Drinks news digest

Here is your fortnightly drinks news roundup.

To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Rodney Jack at [email protected] or Maddy Barron at [email protected].

• Spirits expert braces for creative and inventive new products in 2024
• Surge in low and no alcohol alternatives’ popularity with young adults emerging as leading consumers
• Sweet success as apple juice concentrate sales projected to hit $8bn by 2034
• Cracker Drinks Co. launches Lemon Grove
• Hip Pop’s Gut Lovin’ Orange Soda makes waves after double Grocer Award win
• Kerry’s research reveals the art of balancing indulgence and nutrition in festive beverages
• Wine retailers toast success with shelf-ready gift bags crafted from Paptic material
• Hive Mind launches Spiced Honey Rum