The linked post is an industry roundup from Franklin Liquors: The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) curated by Mark C. Lenzi. It synthesizes current news, statistics, and trends across the beer, wine, spirits, and beverage sectors:
Key Highlights & Trends
- Changing Consumer Habits & Health Data:
- Cannabis vs. Alcohol: Daily or near-daily marijuana use in the U.S. reached 21.4 million people (a 21% increase since 2022), officially surpassing daily alcohol consumption.
- Global Mortality: A new report indicates global alcohol-attributable deaths have fallen by 26% since 2010.
- Wine Market Shifts: Discussions highlight declining per capita wine consumption and re-examine the complex health evidence surrounding wine intake.
- Beer & Spirits Market Briefs:
- International Beers: Insights into why Norway's top-selling beer remains unavailable on U.S. shelves.
- World's Best-Selling Vodka: Highlighting market dominance by affordable volume leaders (like Smirnoff) over premium brands like Grey Goose or Ketel One.
- Flavored Beer: A breakdown and ranking of lime-infused beers following consumer trends popularized by serving lime with Corona.
- Product Launches & Brand Acquisitions:
- Celebrity & Trend Wines: Sarah Jessica Parker and Invivo Winemakers launched a major-label jalapeno-infused Sauvignon Blanc, capitalizing on a TikTok spicy wine trend.
- Acquisitions: Next Century Spirits acquired Grain & Barrel Spirits' portfolio, including Chicken Cock Whiskey and its Kentucky visitor centers.
- Industry Focus Areas: Features on kosher alcohol rules, the influence of heatwaves on seasonal drinking choices, Ready-To-Drink (RTD) cocktail adoption in bars, and top gin rankings for 2026.
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