The year ahead: Top trends for GB’s eating and drinking out sector
On the brink of the new decade, leading out-of-home food and drink experts CGA looks at the trends we’re likely to see in the year ahead in GB’s pubs, bars and restaurants
Keep it local: how neighbourhood knowledge optimises range and price
CGA’s Jonny Jones showed this week’s Drink Tank conference why a hyper-local appreciation of consumers helps pubs, bars, restaurants and suppliers refine their drinks strategies.
Round-up: our most popular blog posts from 2019
As we look brightly into 2020, we thought it would be interesting to share with you a collection of our most popular articles on the CGA blog in 2019 (by number of pageviews).
Moderation drives no and low alcohol drinks into the mainstream
The peak drinking festive season may be upon us, but operators and suppliers also need to react fast to the growing trend for no and low alcohol drinks—and get ready to capitalise on what could be the biggest ever Dry January in 2020.
An exclusive new report from CGA, ‘Understanding Moderation in the On-Trade’, reveals the huge scale of the opportunity for businesses across the out-of-home drinking sector. It shows that one in three (32%) adults has tried a no or low alcohol beer, wine or spirit in the last six months. That equates to some 15.5 million consumers—and another 8.9 million say they find the category appealing.
GB’s on-trade looks forward to a Merry Christmas as Brits get into the festive spirit
Last year GB’s on-trade saw year-on-year sales growth of 7% over the festive period. If the weather stays mild, 2019 could prove even better for pubs and restaurants.
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.