In science class, we learned about the three states of matter: liquid, solid and gas. We know that when water freezes, it becomes ice, and when it’s heated, it becomes vapor. We’re used to seeing water in all three states.
Despite a challenging economic year, the on-premise channel still is committed to offering consumers the opportunity to explore the latest alcohol beverage trends.
Trust, traceability could be keys to boosting consumer confidence
November 12, 2013
Innova Market Insights, the Netherlands, released its Top 10 list analyzing the latest trends impacting the food and beverage industries. Some of the top trends include moves to reduce the amount of food waste as consumers simultaneously adapt their habits in times of continuing austerity. These trends come as the industry focuses on regaining consumer trust, following a year of negative headlines, the market research firm says.
On-premise beverage sales measured from June through August
October 1, 2013
With 20.5 percent share of the market, Margaritas were identified as the top adult beverage concoction of the summer, according to Restaurant Sciences Inc.
Answering consumer demand, creating new formulations and leveraging growth opportunities are among the reasons why beverage-makers plan to launch more new products in 2012 compared to 2011, according to the results of Beverage Industry’s annual New Product Development survey. A planned increase in launches was cited by 59 percent of respondents, which is a 14 percent rise from last year’s survey results.
Who could have predicted that leggings would once again be fashionable? Or that Beanie Babies would make a comeback? Trends can be difficult to predict. But after years of closely studying the beverage industry, experts offer their findings on the newest beverage-related trends.
Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look at the performances and trends in non-alcohol and alcohol categories in the past year. From carbonated soft drinks to water to wine and spirits, the report includes updated statistics from SymphonyIRI Group as well as new products, industry trends and forecasts. See the complete pull-out section in Beverage Industry’s July 2011 issue.