Time to put the fizz back into wine sales
CGA’s data shows that wine drinkers are increasingly fickle, drinking more categories (5.1) than the average consumer, showing how they can be easily tempted away from wine.
Spirits rise on Halloween
Halloween sees the biggest spikes in spirits sales by 57%, with vodka, liqueurs and speciality drinks being the most popular drinks for spook night. Read all about it and strategic initiatives director Rachel Weller’s tricks and treats to win on this day.
Festivals working towards a sustainable future
Festivals’ environmental impacts and ways to address the climate crisis were in the spotlight at The Showman’s Show last week. Here’s a recap.
Premiumisation pouring an extra £380m into pub coffers
As people become more health-conscious, beer volumes have dropped but customers are prepared to pay more for what they do drink – Morning Advertiser’s Phil Mellows provides analysis of the latest beer statistics.
Japanese battle Scotch and Irish in the World Cup of Whisky
CGA commercial director Graeme Loudon discusses the rise of Japanese Whisky and why it’s giving Scotch and Irish whiskies a run for their money.
Festival goers fly the flag for sustainability
The public’s prioritisation of environmental policies overshadows other ethics-based issues, such as a festival’s philanthropic efforts, says the October 2018 UK Festival Awards Census.
Cocktail consumption on the rise in Germany
This on-premise and mixology article originally appeared in Global Drinks Intel’s October 2019 edition, written by Alexander Smith. Latest CGA research on German mixed drinks finds that cocktail consumption is on the rise in Germany. The report, which surveyed some 1,500 Germans about their attitudes toward drinking cocktails and mixed drinks, also looked at the issue of occasionality and is available to purchase.
Healthy, ethical and loyal: that’s the new student market
CGA’s senior consumer research manager Charlie Mitchell explores major new trends, and busts some myths, in a crucial consumer group for the eating and drinking out sector.
The rise of veganism and the need to keep up with trends
CGA’s Food Insights19 report shows that 4% of the British population now follow a vegan diet.