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Study shows Gen Z no longer leading moderation charge

Published:  26 June, 2025

The latest Bevtrac survey from ISWR highlights that Gen Z are not rejecting alcohol any more than older consumers, with findings showing in some cases they may even be pushing back against moderation.

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Sparkling diversifies: consumers drift away from Champagne

Published:  18 June, 2025

Global wine consumption is on a downward spiral thanks to a perfect storm of negative influences, from economic factors and health concerns to the moderate drinking trend and changing consumption patterns across occasions. According to the IWSR’s 2024 report, What’s Driving Wine’s Structural Decline, per capita consumption of wine in the UK peaked in 2009 and has been in decline since, “except for a small temporary boost during Covid. On a per-adult basis, the UK now drinks about 14% less wine than it did in 2000.”

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IWSR acquired by WGSN

Published:  05 June, 2025

Drinks industry data and insights provider IWSR has been acquired by trend forecasting company WGSN.

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IWSR expects global drinks trade to grow by $16bn

Published:  29 May, 2025

Data from IWSR predicts that the global drinks industry will grow by USD $16bn over the next five years. The positive outlook contrasts to the relative stagnation the global trade saw in 2024.

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IWSR data: Luxury spirits rise bucks market trends

Published:  18 April, 2025

Growth spots in the global spirits industry are offering an encouraging counter-picture to the moribund health of wine sales – although the category is having to come to grips with challenges impacting long-term premiumisation trends and the instability of major markets such as China.

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Freixenet unveils premium alcohol-free offerings

Published:  14 April, 2025

Cava giant Freixenet has announced the launch of its Freixenet Cordon Negro 0,0% and Freixenet Cordon Negro 0,0% rosé. The brut and rosé releases signify a continued push by the Spanish producer into the alcohol-free market, with these premium releases seen as the next step into this domain.

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Trends show millennials remain vital demographic for wine trade

Published:  24 March, 2025

A suite of consumer trends revealed by the IWSR shows that millennials, those born between 1980 and 1995, remain a key consumer demographic for the wine trade in the years to come.

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IWSR data: Global wine sales portray industry turbulence

Published:  13 March, 2025

An emerging global data picture courtesy of the IWSR shows that wine sales are diverging from that of spirits, beer and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, as alcohol spend around the world continues to lag behind disposable income.

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Low & no experiencing 'transformative period of growth'

Published:  20 December, 2024

A new survey published by the IWSR has forecast sustained growth in the low & no alcohol drinks market, with the no-alcohol category expected to “deliver growth of US$4bn+ by 2028”.

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Global on-trade ‘showing signs of revival’ says new report

Published:  06 December, 2024

Data released by the IWSR has revealed a year-on-year rise in “on-trade consumption incidences” in certain markets, gathering information from consumers in countries such as China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the UK and the US.

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Low & no: The twist to modern drinking

Published:  09 September, 2024

Ten years on from the founding of both Club Soda and Seedlip, Jo Gilbert takes the temperature of the game-changing low & no category.

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Analysis: Scales tipped in favour of savings over alcohol

Published:  06 August, 2024

Inflation is down, but prices are still the highest they have ever been for alcoholic drinks in the UK, adding to existing pressures for wine. Jo Gilbert reports on exclusive data.

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Henkell Freixenet Crémant sales surge beyond global average

Published:  02 August, 2024

Henkell Freixenet has reported a significant rise in Crémant sales this year, outpacing global trends as consumers increasingly turn to alternative sparkling wines.

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Georgian wine exports to UK surge amid rising recognition

Published:  01 August, 2024

Georgian wines have recently achieved notable success at major wine competitions in the UK, winning 28 gold, 146 silver, one platinum medal and one trophy across IWC, IWSC and DWWA events.

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UK spirits decline, premium segments resilient

Published:  23 July, 2024

James Lawrence looks at the trends shaping and driving premium sales

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France Report: Delivering diversity

Published:  25 June, 2024

Andrew Catchpole samples the trade’s take on France and its ever-enticing offer.

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Gin brands innovate with local flavours says IWSR

Published:  24 June, 2024

According to IWSR data, while gin encounters challenges in certain markets, the category continues to evolve and innovate.

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Gen Z shifts towards low & no alcohol amid declining disposable income

Published:  21 June, 2024

In the midst of declining disposable incomes and economic uncertainty, Generation Z is driving a significant shift in the beverage market. New research indicates that while overall alcohol sales have decreased, the no & low alcohol segment is experiencing impressive growth. This trend signals the need for a clear category vision that aligns with the evolving preferences of Gen Z, a demographic acutely feeling the pinch of high interest rates and economic challenges.

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‘Moderate recovery’ predicted for global alcohol market in 2025

Published:  06 June, 2024

Following a decline in global beverage alcohol sales in 2023 and tough trading conditions so far in 2024, IWSR has predicted a gradual recovery from 2025.

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Making the most of rosé

Published:  25 March, 2024

With premium rosé in the ascendancy, James Lawrence asks why apathy rules regarding its listings.

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