A little light reading for us beer geeks.

Alcoholic Drinks in Middle East and Africa

Alcoholic Drinks in Middle East and Africa

Check out PACRIM’s Guide to Alcohol in the Middle East and Africa, where the alcoholic drinks market has made a swift recovery from the pandemic losses of 2020, returning to pre-COVID-19 sales levels already in 2023. In spite of the difficult economic situation, premiumization continued to be seen in Nigeria, although it slowed in 2023. Higher-income consumers, the key consumers of premium products, tend to less impacted by difficult economic conditions. Another trend being seen in a number of countries is the ongoing popularization of no-/low-alcohol products.

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How Canadian Craft Beer is Made
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How Canadian Craft Beer is Made

The world of Canadian craft beer is a rich tapestry of tradition, innovation, and unparalleled dedication. With the vast landscapes of Canada as its backdrop, this industry has seen a surge in popularity, and it's essential to understand the journey from barley to bottle. Let's embark on a tour of the making of Canadian craft beer.

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New Consumer Landscape: Rethinking Consumer Industries
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New Consumer Landscape: Rethinking Consumer Industries

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the consumer landscape, giving rise to changes in consumer priorities and preferences. This requires companies across a range consumer industries – from alcoholic drinks and apparel and footwear through to home care and consumer finance – to rethink their strategies and innovate to meet the changing needs of post-pandemic consumers.

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Recreating Social Occasions Post Covid in Craft Beer

Recreating Social Occasions Post Covid in Craft Beer

This post considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg hometainment trends) and when will the on-trade recover? How will mood management impact this area? Overall, socialising is expected to become more dispersed as work habits shift, with consumers likely remaining cautious, even amidst a desire for normalcy.

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HOT TAKE:  6 Export Tips for Breweries Looking to Sell in Asia
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HOT TAKE: 6 Export Tips for Breweries Looking to Sell in Asia

There was a time, long ago, when beer was categorized as either domestic or import. Both tasted the same, but one was more expensive. Today, we Canadians are living in the golden age for beer. Not only do consumers enjoy an incredibly wide selection of breweries and beer styles, but Canadian breweries make remarkably good beer. So why not share with the rest of the world?

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Premiumization is Reshaping the Beer Industry in China
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Premiumization is Reshaping the Beer Industry in China

The beer landscape in China is quickly changing. Premiumization trends have hit large beer brands very hard, constricting decades of heavy growth. Consumers are now more educated on craft beer, users by the millions are switching over from mass produced lagers (driving $ volume higher and unit volume down) the effects on the industry for which will be felt for decades to come.

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