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Nonalcoholic Adult Beverage Boom

Industry experts share insights into the growth of nonalcoholic beverages, emphasizing the importance of health, consumer understanding and innovation to meet complex and evolving market demands.

At a Glance

  • Nonalcoholic drinks are designed to cater to health-conscious consumers without sacrificing taste or social experience.
  • Rebecca Styn highlights how innovation during the pandemic helped Blind Tiger adapt to market constraints.
  • Paul Weaver sees cannabis-infused iced teas as an opportunity to bring new dimensions to the beverage sector.
 

The current wave of zero-proof adult drinks continues to capture the imaginations — and taste buds — of health-conscious consumers. In the SupplySide Education Series webinar, “Zero Proof, Full Flavor: Navigating the future of nonalcoholic beverages,” three industry experts shared invaluable insights into the shift toward potables that provide innovative health benefits without sacrificing the flavor or experience of having a “stiff” drink.

Read the full article on SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal.

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