While non-alcoholic beer holds its place as the biggest seller in the low/no category, cider hasn’t yet received the same degree of consumer attention.
While non-alcoholic beer holds its place as the biggest seller in the low/no category, cider hasn’t yet received the same degree of consumer attention.
How do consumers feel about the state of the nation? And how is this affecting their drinking habits? Which supermarkets are most popular for which styles of drinks and why? Drinks Retailing has once again partnered with research and insights specialist Ipsos to create a comprehensive view of buyer trends CHANGING HABITS 29% of people surveyed said they have been buying less alcohol…
The monthly round-up of what’s new in low/no, beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and mixers SPIRITS & LIQUEURS Spirit of Yorkshire Filey Bay STR Finish Batch #4 46% abv £65 USP: Hunmanby-based distiller Spirit of Yorkshire has launched the latest addition to its STR whisky collection. Referring to the shaving, toasting and re-charring of red…
Low/no specialist Tørstigbar is closing its Brighton location following a social media announcement in which owners said they are taking a break to focus on their health. In November 2022, Tørstigbar’s Brighton shop/bar hybrid was opened. A second pop-up site was launched in Hoxton, London for two weeks in January 2024, with plans to make the venue a permanent fixture later in…
Convenience retailer Co-op has reported a 65% increase in sales of non-alcoholic beer, as drinkers looked to cut down their intake throughout Dry January. Based on data from week two of January, Co-op has seen a significant increase in alc-free beer sales, with Guinness 0.0 and Peroni 0.0% performing particularly well. According to the retailer, the two beers combined generated 150% more in…
This month has seen a decline in spending on alcohol as consumers partake in Dry January, according to the latest supermarket report from Kantar. Compared to December 2023, spending on alcohol fell by around 50% this January as many consumers looked to moderate their intake. On the flip side, consumption of low/no drinks saw a slight increase compared to last month, with…
With more consumers cutting down on their drinking than ever before, Rachel Badham takes a look at what 2024 holds for the low/no category beyond the first month “Moderate drinking is no longer just reserved for the month of January and, for the majority of people, making more mindful decisions around alcohol consumption has become the norm,” says Tom Wiggett, co-founder of Long…
Industry authorities share with Lucy Britner their thoughts on what the big issues are likely to be for the year ahead MINDFUL DRINKING – LAURA WILLOUGHBY, FOUNDER, CLUB SODA We have got to a tipping point. Consumers know that alcohol-free tastes good and now expect to see options when they go for their weekly shop, as well as in specialist…
