Although moderation trends have elevated non-alcohol beer’s standing, analysts highlight that taste and supporting choice will keep the segment growing.
Lipton Hard Iced Tea, Rochester, N.Y., is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Lipton Hard Iced Tea Zero Sugar, a 95-calorie, zero-sugar offering that taps into growing consumer demand for lighter, lower-calorie beverage alcohol options.
After suffering declines in 2024, hard cider was able to turn its performance around, showcasing modest increases in 2025, with analysts pointing to flavor innovations to continue that progress.
Heineken 0.0 announced the launch of two new non-alcohol flavors: Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper, marking the next evolution of the brand’s alcohol-free portfolio, it says.
Celebrating National Margarita Day, (Feb. 22) Topo Chico Hard, a brand of Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, introduced two new innovations: Topo Chico Hard Margarita Flavored Alcohol Beverage six-pack glass bottles and Margarita MAX FAB Strawberry Hibiscus.
Terrapin Beer Co. announced a comprehensive brand refresh, which features new visual interpretations and artist collaborations across packaging, logos, taglines and more.