Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
The no/low segment achieved booming volume growth on a global level; an intoxicating performance and the exact opposite of the severe declines faced by the industry. As the post-pandemic era is dawning, the no/low segment is going mainstream at the…
This briefing examines Euromonitor International’s Q3 2021 alcoholic drinks forecasts, which have been updated in accordance with new macroeconomic data and the latest information. The top line forecast has been revised upwards slightly this quarter…
Striving for Wellbeing in Drinks & Tobacco has been identified as one of the most important themes in the world of beverages. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and cannabis are a significant part of how global consumers manage their wellbeing. In the decade…
Spirits sales took a battering from Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020, particularly in the on-trade, where closures and restrictions placed a dampener on this channel’s performance. While Latin American countries tended to see better performances in the…
On-trade sales of beer collapsed in 2020 as Coronavirus (COVID-19) led to the closure of bars, pubs and restaurants. While off-trade sales continued increasing, picking up some of the lost on-trade sales, the size of the on-trade decline as well as…
Emanating from the innovation of tobacco regulators, legislation in the drinks and tobacco industries promises to spread, increasingly shaping the nature and characteristics of the products we can consume and when, how and where they can be marketed…
This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…
Caffeinated products is a dynamic growth area in beverages, as the consumer need for effective energy outweighs rising concerns about stress and anxiety. This fundamental tension, however, means that as caffeine consumption grows, increasing…
This report explores how trends in food origins and food security are converging with unprecedented investment in food tech, e-commerce and delivery. The intersection of these trends is creating a new era of transparency across the “farm to fork”…
Eastern Europe is still leading in spirits per capita consumption globally. Despite vodka continuing to dominate spirits, consumer taste preferences shift towards flavour sophistication. This drives other spirits, whiskies and brandy. Mid- and…
As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…
In 2020, the global alcoholic drinks market faced a genuinely unprecedented collapse that proved to be far worse than the depths of the 2008 Great Recession while overshadowing every other major regional, macro or black swan event-driven crisis in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
Changing regulations and new restrictions are an enduring concern for alcoholic drinks companies. A number of countries introduced alcohol bans during the pandemic, while others opened the door to greater flexibility in sales channels, demonstrating…
The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…
While sugar legislation has played a part in reshaping the sugar and sweeteners market, consumer demands are just as important, and look set to transform this industry. This report examines current consumer attitudes towards sugar and sweeteners, as…
The pandemic is influencing sustainability in drinks and tobacco. This is evolving to include consumers’ welfare concerns, with brand action on social issues and community needs. The pre-pandemic environmental focus and pledges are retained, even…
The global pandemic will reshape how consumers prioritise their wellness and nutrition. A long-term change to health routines will involve balancing physical health and emotional-mental wellbeing, developing and, in some instances creating, new…
Beer sales continued to record a healthy growth rate in 2019, with particularly dynamic performances seen in Nigeria and Cameroon. However, this has come to an abrupt halt in 2020, with the arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) resulting in a slump in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…