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Winning over Gen Z in Europe’s on-premise – Market Intel

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Last updated: 21/10/2025 at 4:27 PM
By CGA by NIQ
14 October 2025
11 Min Read

With shrinking space for brands and reduced footfall, Gen Z drinkers represent the biggest opportunity for the European on-premise channel.


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The current challenging economic environment is increasingly tightening consumers’ disposable income. Despite its resilience, the European on-premise channel is feeling the strain. Shifting habits and attitudes towards alcohol consumption add another layer of complexity, making this traditionally crucial channel for brand-building even more competitive.In these challenging times, when space for brands is being squeezed (both on the bar and on the shelf), legal drinking age Gen Z consumers - those born between 1997 and 2012 - are a key demographic to engage for success in the industry.This ge

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CGA by NIQ’s Reach survey provides insights from 34 countries around the world, covering around 27,500 on-premise consumers and 525 operators. It provides accurate and up-to-date analysis of consumer sentiment across Europe and beyond, fusing with other CGA research sources for a 360-degree view of the sector. For more details, contact CGA by NIQ client solutions director George Argyropoulos at [email protected]
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