Jessica Jacobsen

This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. beer market highlights the contrasting performances of the category’s segments as super-premium beers, flavored malt beverages, import beers and non-alcohol segments continue to deliver positive performance.

This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. wine and spirits markets highlights the challenges for wine and the segments keeping spirits growing.

As better-for-you trends proliferate, the baseline for consumer packaged goods (CPG) shows that clean label has moved beyond a trend to an expectation.

The foodservice channel has shown how dynamic it can be as purveyors embrace value options, technology, and customized beverage offerings.

The powder drink mix market has seen consumers embrace these products for their diverse flavor ranges, functionalities, and sustainability attributes.

PepsiCo’s recent acquisition of poppi reflects consumers growing interest in modern soda as evidenced by the segment’s double-digit growth from 2023 to 2024.

Casa Maestri Distillery’s care and dedication to its agave fields is how the distiller developed its reputation as a premium-quality and competitive tequila brand.

In the aftermath of the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires, many stepped up their philanthropic efforts to raise funds to help the communities affected, including those in the craft beer community.

Relaxation and calming benefits have often been associated with tea products, but experts highlight that other functional benefits and flavors could be the recipe the tea market needs for volume growth.

Data shows that beverage manufacturers are crafting innovations that evolved beyond “basic” hydration to serve consumers health and wellness needs.