Where are beverage alcohol’s bright spots in the UK? – Market Intel

UK consumers continue to invest in premium spirits, especially tequila and single malt The rise of low- & no-alcohol and functional soft drinks is reshaping NPD The UK hospitality sector is shrinking - more than 1,000 pubs went out of business last year EPR fees, alcohol duty hikes and packaging reform are escalating costs across the supply chain In the UK, the beverage alcohol category is starting to resemble a worn-out punching bag. A flurry of hefty blows - rising prices, the cost of living crisis, a hike in alcohol duties and a shrinking hospitality sector (more than 1,000 pubs cl