The specialist non-alc operators in the UK’s off-premise have seen alcohol-free beverages start to outgrow Dry January. How has the category succeeded in becoming a year-round retail staple? In the UK, Dry January has dominated the popular perception of the growing alcohol-free adult drinks category for years. The event consistently captures headlines, coinciding with new no- & low-alcohol product launches and driving consumer curiosity.Yet, speak to specialist adult non-alcoholic (NA) beverage retailers in the country about what’s been happening over the past 18 months, and a very di
How alcohol-free burst out of its Dry January straitjacket in the UK – Market Intel
‘This shift is undoubtedly driven by the increasing availability of premium non-alcoholic beverages that offer the same complexity and enjoyment as their alcoholic counterparts.’

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.



