Beverage Industry

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A sophisticated restaurant bar where patrons are enjoying visually appealing low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting a growing health-conscious trend.
The Table

GLP-1 Medications Fueling a Low-ABV Drink Boom on Restaurant Menus

Last year, a major restaurant group reported a 15% increase in non-alcoholic beverage sales, even as their traditional cocktail revenue flattened.

Ryo Hashimoto·August 27, 2026
A stylish mobile bar serving creative cocktails to happy guests at an outdoor wedding reception, highlighting convenience and playful indulgence.
Drink

Cocktails Redefine Preferences By 2026: The Playful Indulgence Trend

At a recent wedding, guests enjoyed unlimited handcrafted margaritas and a full bar setup for just $28.

Ryo Hashimoto·August 18, 2026
Gen Z patrons at a modern bar, enjoying a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting changing consumption habits.
Drink

Gen Z's Moderation Reshaping Bar Menus

The average number of alcoholic drinks consumed by young adults in the past seven days has fallen from 5.

Aisha Abasi·August 17, 2026
A split image showing a person sipping a sophisticated non-alcoholic drink and a vibrant frozen cocktail being prepared, representing summer beverage trends.
Drink

Non-Alcoholic and Frozen Drinks Shape Summer Trends

This summer, our glasses hold a fascinating paradox.

Aisha Abasi·June 22, 2026
A person selecting a mid-strength wine bottle from a shelf, symbolizing a shift towards healthier beverage choices and booming sales.
Long Reads

Mid-strength wine sales boom amid health-conscious consumer shift

Ocado saw sales of mid-strength wine increase 4,000% from 2024 to 2025, a dramatic surge in consumer interest.

Aisha Abasi·June 21, 2026
An empty bar scene with a glass of water, representing the decline in US alcohol consumption and shifting social habits.
Drink

US alcohol consumption trends show broad decline

In the US, average alcohol intake over the past seven days has plummeted from 3.

Aisha Abasi·June 18, 2026
A diverse group of people joyfully toasting with creative, non-alcoholic beverages in a stylish, sunlit bar setting.
Drink

Non-Alcoholic Innovations Drive Booming Beverage Market

In 2022 alone, sales of non-alcoholic beverages surged by 25%, according to Market Data Forecast .

Ryo Hashimoto·June 7, 2026
Diverse adults happily shopping for ready-to-drink cocktails in a modern North Carolina liquor store.
Drink

North Carolina readies ready-to-drink cocktail laws for 2026 expansion

In a recent committee meeting, North Carolina lawmakers lowered the alcohol by volume (ABV) cap on ready-to-drink cocktails from 13% to 9.

Ryo Hashimoto·June 5, 2026
A split image contrasting a sophisticated alcohol-free cocktail with a luxurious hybrid gin-wine cocktail, representing divergent consumer demands in the beverage market.
Drink

Alcohol-Free Triple Sec and Hybrid Gin Wine Cocktails See Surprising Market Growth

Last year, sales of alcohol-free spirits grew 30% globally.

Ryo Hashimoto·May 29, 2026
Diverse group of people joyfully toasting with colorful, artisanal non-alcoholic cocktails in a stylish, modern bar setting.
Long Reads

Coasting Trend Fuels Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market Boom

Ocado Retail, a major online grocer, witnessed a staggering 4,000% surge in mid-strength wine sales in 2025.

Aisha Abasi·May 13, 2026