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| How Beyond Beer Beat Beer | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:23:47 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: 1. Beer produced and sold in the U.S. continues a downward trajectory. Latest data from the Beer Institute shows that between May and July, American breweries declined 10 million barrels compared to the same time frame a decade ago. So, what’s the cause? It’s easy to point at cannabis or the “sober-curious,” but we’ll give proper context for what’s going on. The Narrative About Gen Z Drinkers is Wrong https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/the-narrative-about-gen-z-drinkers-is-wrong Sales Data and Research Explains Cannabis Consumers and Lack of Impact on Alcohol Context Behind Gallup's Latest Polling on Alcohol https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/context-behind-gallups-latest-polling-on-alcohol
What the Fastest-Growing RTD Brand Teaches Us About Space, Speed, and Staying Power
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| Mich Ultra's Silent Majority | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:23:32 | |
A summary of reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines in recent weeks: Sightlines previewed this change in March 2022 and recently shared context about how and why Michelob Ultra found this new level of success. 3. Multigenerational Homes | |||
| Get Niche or Die Trying | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:22:03 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines:
1. Better understand the THC consumer Sightlines insights have showcased how people who use cannabis also drink alcohol and what that could mean for sales of some categories. We'll also explore new data about who's using THC products. How Cannabis Use Could Impact On-Premise Drink Purchases https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/how-cannabis-use-could-impact-on-premise-drink-purchases Changing Perception of Alcohol, Cannabis Highlight Why Teens Choose Vices Differently
2. Everything is energy Keurig Dr Pepper recently announced plans to acquire Ghost Beverages, makers of one of the best-selling energy drink brands in the country. Looking past a $1 billion price tag, this move explains how companies see the energy category and its many different potential customers. Even Non-Alcoholic Drinks Thrive by Offering a "Buzz" https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/non-alcoholic-drinks-thrive-by-offering-a-buzz Drinkers Match Moods with Any Beverage, So Position Yours to Matter When It Counts
3. Do these non-alcoholic beer moves add up? Actor Tom Holland is swinging into the segment while Athletic Brewing is trying to capture more space in stores with 19.2oz cans. Meanwhile, more breweries are trying to carve out their own opportunities. Slowly Expanding, Non-Alc Beer Category is Structurally Sound but Top-Heavy https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/non-alc-beer-category-is-structurally-sound-but-top-heavy Why a New Non-Alc Beer Bets it all on a Single SKU https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/why-a-new-non-alc-beer-bets-it-all-on-a-single-sku
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| Bev Alc's Customer Appreciation Days | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:24:49 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: 1. Hemp-derived products have become one of the fastest-growing segments in beverage. Distributors now have a green light to pursue a segment with broad consumer interest and big margins. Format, Familiarity Push Delta-8 Drinks to Top of Growth Chart https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/format-familiarity-push-delta-8-drinks-to-top-of-growth-chart Breweries Cash In on Delta-9 Drinks With More Opportunity on the Way https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/breweries-cash-in-on-delta-9-drinks
How to Build a Flavor-Focused Brand https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/how-to-build-a-flavor-focused-brand Vodka Dominates Canned Cocktails As Cost Effective Flavor Base https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/vodka-dominates-canned-cocktails-as-cost-effective-flavor-base Young Drinkers Consume More, Most Interested in Price, Flavor, ABV https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/young-drinkers-consume-more-most-interested-in-price-flavor-abv 3. Wine has been in a rough spot for years. This October, industry leaders are launching the first collective marketing campaign in a decade. Can it work? Or do they need to look for lessons from consumers just like everyone else? Alcohol’s Growth Increasingly Comes from New Wave Drinks Built Across Category Lines Subscribe to get these insights in your inbox: https://www.sightlines.news/sign-up
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| Why Day Drinking Went Mainstream | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:22:17 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: The Binge Watch High-volume drinking happens earlier in the day—a trend that tracks with other behavioral changes of American drinkers. Binge Drinking Shifts to Daytime Occasions for On-Premise https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/binge-drinking-shifts-to-daytime-occasions-for-on-premise
It's Easier Being Green (and Drinking a Beer) Cannabis and hemp-derived products are more readily available than ever, but what if a concern about consumption rates against alcohol should actually be about budgeting? How Cannabis Use Could Impact On-Premise Drink Purchases https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/how-cannabis-use-could-impact-on-premise-drink-purchases
No More Empty Nests The latest annual report from the National Association of Realtors shows a record-high of Americans buying homes for multiple generations. This will impact how people spend their money and discover new products. Key Alcohol Consumers Increasingly Live in Multigenerational Homes
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| Tequila…in this economy? | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:22:19 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: Tariffs on the table In Spirits, Branding Beats Budget Worries https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/in-spirits-branding-beats-budget-worries From Russia without love Vodka Dominates Canned Cocktails As Cost Effective Flavor Base https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/vodka-dominates-canned-cocktails-as-cost-effective-flavor-base The 2024 stories you may have missed How Consumers Consider Alcohol Categories is More Blurred Than You May Think https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/consumer-habits-show-how-they-consider-categories-and-choice
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| Cross-Category Theme Parties | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:45:08 | |
Beverages on the intoxicating end of the functional spectrum have never been more varied - and neither have the experiences and relavitve cognitive dissonance of attending their major industry conferences. The narratives around what does and doesnt’ connect with consumers, and what’s driving growth is often over simplified, biased toward regulation and politics, and more often than not, shockingly out of touch with how it all transaltes, or doesn’t to the end consumer’s experience. Every beverage category exists in a bubble of sorts - but that doens’t have to be the case. At Sightlines.news, we work hard to show insights that hold true across categories, driven by consumer data and insights, and help our subscribers find their way through the narratives and noise. Now depending on the conference you’re at, your mileage may vary. But increasingly we’re seeing more conversations that are cross-category where producers and value chain partners are informing each other, and learning from a broader set of perspectives. Today, me and Sightlines Kate Bernot download about recent expriences at the craft brewers confernce and various guilds, as well as the ebev confernece in Indianapolis about some of the topics we’re overheading, and in some case leading the coveration on. | |||
| Who Cares About Wine, Anyway? | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:22:42 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: Constellation Brands Off-Loads its Wine Portfolio The country’s third-largest wine supplier is reportedly exiting the category all together. Why and why now? Wine has been in a hard spot for some time.
On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs Spook Companies and Consumers The threat of higher prices and unstable consumer demand means producers, distributors, and retailers need to understand how to act now to build in resilience to Trump administration policies.
The Future is Flavored Building on years of launches at Expo West, more products than ever look to disrupt traditional categories by focusing on value-adds like protein or flavor-blasting their way into attention.
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| THC’s Party Planning Committee | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:23:35 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: The Geographical Shifts in Hemp-Derived THC Consumers As the hemp-derived industry continues to grow, Sightlines offers new insights on regional differences of who’s buying and the perspectives that shape consumer views and experiences with THC. The Surprising Regionality of Hemp-Derived THC Demand How Consumers Think About THC Drinks https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/consumer-voices-illuminate-where-thc-beverages-are-heading Pricing Impacts Spirits Sales By reviewing figures from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, the Sightlines team offers context of what’s happening with premiumization and what categories continue to find success by focusing on consumer desires like flavor. As Drinkers Cross Categories, Spirits Still Win https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/drinkers-cross-categories-spirits-still-win Will Non-Alcoholic Beer Hit a SKU Ceiling? The number of non-alc beer brands has doubled in the last three years, but shelf space and pricing pose potential road blocks to its next phase of growth. Slowly Expanding, Non-Alc Beer Category is Structurally Sound but Top-Heavy https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/non-alc-beer-category-is-structurally-sound-but-top-heavy Subscribe to get these insights in your inbox: https://www.sightlines.news/sign-up | |||
| This is How Wine Can Crush | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:25:27 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: Wine is getting crushed Silicon Valley Bank’s annual wine industry report tells a bleak story in coming years for the category. But that doesn’t mean wine is a lost cause. Wine Needs to Speak Differently to Connect with Young Drinkers https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/wine-needs-to-speak-differently-to-connect-with-young-drinkers Flavor-Focused Wine Connects to Consumer Desires in Ways the Wine Category Can’t
Don’t bet on gambling being alcohol’s biggest villain Academic research and news reports highlight how an increase in legalized online gambling can impact budgets, but suggesting this is the culprit for lagging alcohol sales distorts reality of who’s drinking and how Americans spend. Gambling Impacts Alcohol’s Declining Consumer, Not Category’s Future Forecasting beer trends in 2025 is wishful thinking January brought with it lots of op-eds and lists suggesting a variety of top trends that will shape the beer industry in 2025. Many miss the mark.
Nutty Flavor Helps One Midwest Brewery Crack the Flavor Code https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/a-nutty-flavor-helps-one-midwest-brewery-crack-the-flavor-code A Craft Beer That Wins on Brand and No-Frills Fun https://www.sightlines.news/analysis/a-craft-beer-that-wins-on-brand-and-no-frills-fun
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| Shots Fired! Surgeon General Takes Aim At Alcohol | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:23:38 | |
Giving context to top news from across alcohol through the reporting and research we've conducted at Sightlines: The U.S. Surgeon General takes on alcohol An advisory notice from the Surgeon General includes a series of recommendations to increase awareness of potential connections between alcohol and cancer. Among the suggestions is to update the existing Surgeon General’s health warning label on alcohol-containing beverages with language stating as much. Context Behind Gallup's Latest Polling on Alcohol Teens Drink Less, But How They Think About Altering Moods Mimics Their Parents
What 2025 could hold for consumer spending With a new year, new economic policies, and new budget concerns over rising prices, how are consumers thinking about their budgeting? Spending continues to go up with opportunities for alcohol, cannabis, and premium food and drink. Despite High Debt, Americans Continue to Spend Premiumization Still in Play as High-Earning Households Continue to Spend
This month represents a high point for non-alcoholic beverages as Americans consider ways to abstain from alcohol. But Dry January actually represents a broader opportunity for products that still alter mood. At C-Stores, Drinkers Just Want to Feel Something Even Non-Alcoholic Drinks Thrive by Offering a "Buzz"
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