Tariff pressures are reshaping pricing strategies, with some importers absorbing costs and others pivoting to premium positioning or domestic alternativesMindful consumption is rising, with consumers prioritising health, authenticity and lifestyle alignment over volumeNo/low-alcohol, lighter-style drinks and cannabis products are gaining groundTraditional spirits categories, such as whiskey/whisky and vodka, are stagnant or decliningPremixed cocktails and RTDs are showing double-digit growthThe alcohol industry is enduring a very challenging period of considerable volatility in its most import
How is beverage alcohol surviving 2025 in the US? – Market Intel
As tariffs rise and fall, inflation bites and consumption habits evolve, the beverage alcohol industry finds itself at a crossroads in the US, forcing brands to adapt quickly or risk being left behind.

Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.


