The features and comment coverage that grabbed your attention this year took in corporate moves at Diageo and Constellation Brands, the ongoing development of the no-and-low market and the challenging trading conditions in the global wine sector.
Lost in a haze: North American craft beer searches for mojo
But the most-read piece came in May when our beer-industry specialist Stephen Beaumont dug into the slowdown in the once-dynamic North American craft market.
Is Diageo a takeover target?
The pressure on Diageo’s share price – particularly in the first half of the year – led to market speculation that the UK-headquartered spirits behemoth could be ripe for takeover. Of course, the Guinness owner remains independent and listed in London but this article in July explored how likely a sale would be.
What is driving the slowdown in US energy drinks?
In August, US-based energy drink majors Monster and Celsius Holdings posted seemingly positive second-quarter results. However, the message from both companies’ respective calls with analysts following their results was that there had been a deceleration in growth in their domestic countries.
Why branding could be behind falling wine consumption
Demand for wine is under pressure across several markets, prompting the industry to ask some serious questions of how it is marketing its products.
Why 2024 vintage could be final straw for wine growers in France
Staying in wine, this piece in October from wine-industry commentator Chris Losh set out why this year’s French vintage – predicted to be only just above the smallest the country has seen in modern times – would only add to the woes of the country’s winemakers.
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Japan’s brewers have home advantage in alcohol-free
Japan has the second-largest consumption of non-alcoholic beer worldwide. In February, Fiona Holland explored whether foreign brands stood a chance in a trade dominated by local giants.
Beanless coffee: will big coffee players allow innovation to brew?
In July, Fiona reported on a clutch of start-ups developing coffee alternatives that have attracted investor interest amid the growing vulnerability of the conventional cup.
Slow but steady: how 0.0% RTDs are advancing in non-alcoholic spirits
In May, we looked at how, hot on the heels of their alcoholic counterparts, zero-alcohol RTDs are slowly trying to build a presence in no-and-low spirits.
Rejoice as Diageo reopens Port Ellen but closures could soon haunt spirits industry
That Diageo reopened Port Ellen was unquestionably good news, wrote spirits-industry commentator Richard Woodard in March but fragile demand for spirits could lead to other distilleries falling silent.
Do wine woes mean Constellation Brands should consider future in sector?
In September, the news of Constellation Brands’ expected impairment raised questions about the value of wine in its portfolio.
