Concise, attributed coverage of developments across the global beverage industry. Updated 5 October 2026.
Despite overall headwinds in the on-premise beer market, recent NIQ figures highlight growth in imported, non-alcoholic, and draft beer segments.
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Recent data from IWSR refutes common assumptions regarding Generation Z's alcohol moderation, while traditional wine clubs face structural questions and Russia unveils a major wine tourism project.
A report by Mintel reveals that global consumers are seeking stronger value, smaller formats, nostalgia, and sensory experiences as alcohol moderation continues.
DataBacon has launched a depletion-first subscription platform designed to give wineries and spirits suppliers wholesale data visibility without custom software development.
Tastewise’s 2027 Food and Beverage Forecast indicates that traditional brand health claims are losing relevance as consumers reject prescriptive messaging in favor of products they want.
A report from market research firm NIQ indicates that summer performance across on-premise beverage venues slowed down.
A July report from Numerator indicates that Millennial and Generation Z consumers will become the largest beverage-alcohol spenders by 2035, giving suppliers under ten years to establish brand loyalty.
Swedish teenagers aged 15 to 19 consume energy drinks more frequently than their peers across the Nordic region, according to BeverageDaily.
Wine sales in global travel retail increased by 2% in volume and 5% in value over the past year, according to data published by BeverageDaily.
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has awarded five research grants for 2025, supported by an international consortium of leading wine producers. The projects focus on key industry challenges, including climate change adaptation, sustainable viticulture, genome editing, dealcoholised wine quality, and canned wine stability.
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) reports that a third consecutive year of low global wine production helped offset declining consumption in 2025, while trade faced headwinds from tariffs and economic factors.
