Global Drinks Intel Magazine – June 2025

In the June issue of Global Drinks Intel magazine:

• As tariffs rise (and fall), inflation bites and drinking habits evolve, we hear how the US beverage alcohol market finds itself at a crossroads, forcing brands to adapt quickly or risk being left behind
• We consider how a combination of tightening regulations and eco-conscious consumers is prompting the industry to replace heavy glass packaging with aluminium, paper and even self-cooling cans
• There’s a strong argument against walking away from ESG, a move that would be a backwards step for the global drinks industry
• On the category front, there are up-to-date considerations of what’s shaping gin and vodka in the Americas, rum and tequila in North America and no- & low-alcohol worldwide
• We feature a raft of interviews, including with Heineken’s global innovation director, Jules Macken, the co-founder & CEO of Ferovinum, Mitchel Fowler, and Scotch Whisky Association chief executive Mark Kent

All this, plus our regular round-up of the latest alcohol news stories and brand owner ESG activities, as well as the most recent product launches in spirits, backed by commentary from drinks marketing expert Chris Tyas and on-premise data whizz Charlie Mitchell.