Food & Voyage

Beverage Industry

7 articles

A split image showing a person sipping a sophisticated non-alcoholic drink and a vibrant frozen cocktail being prepared, representing summer beverage trends.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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