Attempting to pinpoint the reasons why the Millennial (born between 1981 and 1996) and Gen Z (1997–2012) consumer demographics are drinking less has preoccupied beverage alcohol brand owners for some time now, so it’s little surprise to find a plethora of studies devoted to the subject.“Younger LDA consumers growing up in the smartphone era have a fundamentally different set of needs from alcohol compared to the pre-smartphone generations," says IWSR Bevtrac product lead Ivana Mitic. “The need for socialising among this cohort remains very strong, but the main differences are the nee
How are brand owners trying to win over Millennial and Gen Z consumers? – Consumer Intel
While the facts show that both Millennial and Gen Z consumers are drinking less alcohol, do they like the same things in the same settings at the same times? Or, do the two groups have wildly different consumption occasions and needs?

Jaq is a UK-based freelance journalist who began her career in newspapers and has contributed over the years to a range of national and international titles, including The Guardian and The Independent. For several years now, she has specialised mainly in drinks-related topics.



