Jessica Jacobsen

Flavored malt beverages and hard teas shine in the ready-to-drink alcohol space, while hard seltzers and hard kombuchas show declines.

The U.S. beer market’s resume showcases some wins and losses. To build out its future, analyst suggest domestic beer explore flavor innovations and packaging to engage new consumers.

As craft beer slows down its decline, local market players and flavor innovations help the segment recover its market share.

This annual report offers detailed performance, insights and new product releases from six key beer segments: craft, domestics, flavored malt beverages, imports, hard cider,and non-alcohol.

Coffee trends are prompting beverage-makers to adapt to new consumer demands for the staple American beverage. However, as consumers seek out organic, functional attributes in coffee solutions, experts see more opportunities beyond the traditional coffee category.

Salsify’s “2024 Consumer Research” report shows how budgeting efforts are shifting consumer shopping habits and pinpoints ways that brands can engage with shoppers.

The eye-catching design of shrink and stretch labels make them desirable to beverage-makers, but experts add that sustainability is playing a greater role in the future of this market.

To streamline their operations, beverage warehouses are turning to the latest in automated storage systems to ensure all is in working order.

Consumer awareness on gut health has helped probiotic and prebiotic beverages flourish in recent years, particularly as price gaps with traditional beverages have narrowed.

With all baby boomers at least 65 or older by 2030, beverage-makers should consider what this demographic needs as their shopping habits evolve.