Articles Tagged with ''alcoholic drinks''

As retailers, bars and restaurants see their fair share of green-clad consumers on March 17, they might be taking an informal tally of the most popular alcohol beverages purchased that day.

Since the time coffee was introduced to North America during the Colonial period, it has continued to climb in popularity, according to the National Coffee Association.

Consumers are accustomed to placing a call to order take-out food and, in some cases, carbonated soft drinks for home delivery. Now, they’re increasingly doing the same for beer, wine and spirits.

Although many historians have coined the Industrial Revolution as a turning point in history, it would be interesting to hear what beer historians might say about the current state of this category in relation to the rest of beer’s history and future.

The phrase “something new” that’s commonly used in a reference to a bride and what she wears on her wedding day has taken on a new meaning for the flavored malt beverage (FMB) segment.

Although it accounts for only a small portion of the overall beer category, hard cider is finding a home with American consumers.

As premiumization continues to impact the beer market, imported beers have found favor with consumers.

Although consumers tend to be loyal to their preferred drug stores, 30 percent are more likely to patronize a drug store if it has a loyalty card that offers savings, thus increasing shopper loyalty, according to Diana Smith, senior research analyst of retail and apparel at Mintel.

Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is bringing back its “Beers of Mexico” variety pack with new limited-edition offering of Dos Equis Azul, along with Dos Equis Lager, Tecate and Sol Mexican beers.

Tres-Erre Inc. brings new white tequila to the United States