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Top trends in beverage alcohol

By Rachel Arthur

What are the top trends driving the global beverage alcohol market forward - and how can we expect the industry to evolve?

The rise of ready-to-drink and ready-to-serve in RTD alcohol

The rise of RTD alcohol - and the key trends to watch moving forward

By Rachel Arthur

Ready-to-drink alcohol keeps growing, and ready-to-serve is also making its mark. But is this set to peak or is there still runway for growth - and how big a part does it really play in the larger alcohol category? Industry leaders tell us how they see...

Global Brands launched premium bar-quality canned cocktail be. earlier this year.

Flavors drive canned cocktail purchases

By Rachel Arthur

What shapes consumers’ decisions when it comes to buying canned cocktails? Flavor is by far the biggest factor - but what else drives purchases?

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How is 2024 shaping up for the US craft beer industry?

By Rachel Arthur

The Brewers Association – the trade organization for small and independent US craft brewers – has released insights from its mid-year survey: tracking the state of the craft beer industry.

Uganda's coffee exports saw a a 35% increase in value from last financial year. Credit: Getty/Josh Poyser

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Uganda breaks coffee export record

By Bethan Grylls

The country has earned US$1.14bn in the financial year 2023/24, exporting a total of 6.13m bags, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.

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Tequila cocktail trends

By Rachel Arthur

It’s not just about margaritas. National Tequila Day (July 24) puts the spotlight on the huge variety of cocktails now embracing the trending spirit.

Cocktails offer a familiar format for consumers to explore cannabis - and knowledgeable bartenders can help them explore strengths and options. Pic:getty/stefantomic

Can cannabis beverages make their mark in bars and restaurants?

By Rachel Arthur

Cannabis beverages are most frequently consumed at home. But much has been made of their potential to replace alcohol – with important channels for alcohol including bars, restaurants and other on-premise locations. How can cannabis beverages succeed...

Synergy Flavours finds growing flavoured beer market driven by under 35s looking for taste, refreshment and variety. Credit: Getty/Ridofranz

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Flavoured beer sees double digit growth

By Bethan Grylls

Between 2018-2022, flavour beer launches grew by a CAGR of 28%, according to an assessment of the market by Synergy Flavours.

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Cheese lovers, would you try Cheese Tea?

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Tea brand Heytea has landed in Paris, France with the aim to entice the cheese-loving nation with its Cheese Tea in the build-up to the Summer Olympics.

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Startup Spotlight

Bobabam built a devoted fan base with customizable at-home boba tea kits

By Deniz Ataman

Capitalizing on the boba tea boom during the pandemic, coupled with their love of the Taiwanese drink, Bobabam co-founders, Brian Khoddam, Ron Escopete and Bob Yau, leveraged their expertise in supply chain, foodservice, and data analysis to quickly launch...

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The BBQ Index: Beer, burgers and other Fourth of July staples

By Rachel Arthur

As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, Rabobank breaks down the cost of a classic 10-person BBQ. This year's BBQ Index shows that inflation is a huge concern for consumers - but how does this play out in the beer category?

The lower calorie wine officially endorsed by WW

The wine officially endorsed by WW

By Rachel Arthur

TRACES has become the only wine officially endorsed by the global weight management company, WW, in the UK and Ireland. But its potential could go far beyond the program: does lower-calorie wine hold the key to appealing to the next generation of drinkers?

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The world’s most valuable beer brands

By Rachel Arthur

With heavyweights such as Budweiser, Corona and Michelob Ultra jostling for the top spot, who is crowned as the world’s most valuable beer brand?

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The top five flavor trends for summer 2024

By Rachel Arthur

Ready for a spicy tamarind mangorita? Or excited about a parmesan espresso martini? Diageo highlights the top flavor trends it’s watching this summer.

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