Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Part of the global expansion of New York Bartender Week , the celebration will take place in September 2025 in Nairobi on the sixth anniversary of Hero Bar , one of the most highly awarded bars in the country. They do not use alcohol procured from a third party and then add flavor to make their drinks.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 7, 2025

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI [*This post is sponsored by The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Tech Meets Trending Topics AI is playing a role in the rise of low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks. For more info on how to join us at the event, jump to the bottom of this article.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Dubai will reintroduce the 30 percent liquor sales tax starting January 1, 2025. However, the recent reinstatement signals a shift back to generating municipal revenue through alcohol sales, a crucial part of Dubai’s fiscal strategy.

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. One of the key factors driving the non-alcohol trend is the ‘sober curious’ movement. Dry January is a good example.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

The summer of 2025 will see a rising trend of Ube, the purple yam typical of the Philippines. The enduring popularity of non-alcoholic and agave-based cocktails continues to hold firm, and Alex Dominguez of Bar Calico agrees. It can be easily integrated into tropical-inspired drinks like coladas, tiki, and drinks served on crushed ice.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Guilt-free indulgence and limited time offerings among top trends for next year MONIN, the UK’s leading syrup brand, has unveiled its top trends for 2025, in its enduring commitment to offering the hospitality industry insight, information and education. The post MONIN Unveils 2025 Drink Trends appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the city’s cocktail culture develops, presenting experiences that captivate locals and visitors alike. Innovative Drink Concepts London’s bartenders are pushing the boundaries of creativity in 2025, promising a year of mixology innovation. When visiting a bar, consider trying a non-alcoholic cocktail.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 7, 2025

I don’t think they take a day off at Firestone, where the brews arrive on a breakneck pace, running the gamut from barrel-aged monstrosities to ultra-hoppy IPAs to, for the first time ever, a non-alcoholic beer. The finish doesn’t hit so much with flavors of grapefruit as it does bubblegum.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Alcohol is under scrutiny from regulators, public health experts, and the media. On the broad message — that alcohol has a place in society, and that it can be consumed at safe levels — the industry largely agrees. Earlier this year, two of the most important alcohol companies in the U.S. Or is it at war with itself?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Photo courtesy of Omegarender Lex Yard: Market-Driven Cocktails The cocktail menu at Lex Yard, led by Chef Michael Anthony, will feature classics like the Rob Roy and Rye Old Fashioned, alongside seasonal creations and non-alcoholic options. Guests can enjoy beverages crafted with ingredients sourced in partnership with the culinary team.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 21, 2025

The long-time Western love affair with Asian food and culture is going to ramp up to the next level this year.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Just in time for the longer days, our March/April 2025 issue , features a taste test of alcohol-free aperitifs, a quickly growing category that allows for an aperitivo at any hour. Among the bottles featured is the new Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo. rebranded itself. Luckily, in December, the Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo debuted.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

Some say it was the preferred drink of Al Capone and his Chicago gang who used mint and sugar to mask the rough edges of their illicit alcohol. In todays spirits landscape, that level of dedication to purity and craftsmanship truly stands out. I admire PATRN for its transparency and commitment to quality. TEQUILA 40% ABV.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025. “We The global benchmark for alcohol beverage volume (ABV) is 5% but will vary depending on the market.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 11, 2025

By Rasmus Palsgaard Wine Paris 2025 took place on February 10-12, and one thing was undeniable: non-alcoholic beverages are no longer a niche. The category has experienced remarkable growth since last year, attracting specialists and major wine producers eager to showcase their latest alcohol-free innovations. Theyre a movement.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Although last year’s domestic alcohol sales were pretty grim, most are referring to 2023 as a reset year for the U.S. alcohol industry. High inventory levels are expected to persist into 2024 and potentially beyond, with normalization now not expected until 2025 or early 2026,” says president of the U.S. The future of the U.S.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Spirits industry commentator Richard Woodard weighs up what could lie ahead for gin, RTDs and non-alcoholic alternatives in 2025.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has ratified a ruling that will officially create a recognized category for American single malt whiskey (ASM). This follows many years of lobbying for producers of the style, a movement that has gained much momentum since the late 2010s.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Anheuser-Busch has announced the introduction of Michelob Ultra Zero, a new alcohol-free brew. Michelob Ultra Zero will hit shelves across the country starting in January 2025. “As the non-alcohol beer category continues to grow, there couldn’t be a better time to unveil a superior alcohol-free brew for consumers.”

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

According to the new UP excise policy for 2025-26, low-alcohol bars — which serve only beer and wine — will pop up in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Lucknow. Café hoppers in select cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon have the option of ordering a beer or wine with their meal.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

A perfect mix of blackberry and dragon fruit flavour, Dragonberry joins the J 2 O lineup from now until September 2025 across the hospitality channel. J 2 O Dragonberry will be available across the hospitality channel from now until September 2025. The new product will roll out in cases of 24 x 275ml sleeved bottles (RRP: 3.02). [1]

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sam Thackeray, Chief Executive Officer of Amber Beverage UK, says, ODK is best-in-class in the non- alcoholic category: their sheer range, their intuition for trends, their responsiveness to trade requirements around product and packaging is absolutely second to none.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

Reports of declining overall consumption , falling grape prices, and continued soft demand on the horizon made 2024 a year to forget while clouding the outlook for 2025. For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. For Josh Cellars , on the other hand, the year provided plenty of reasons to raise a glass.

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Cheers

AUGUST 14, 2024

EPG Brand Acceleration, Cheers ’ parent company, is seeking beverage entrepreneurs and up-and-coming products within the alcohol industry for its second-annual Beverage Incubator program. Spirits, wines, beers, RTDs and non-alcohol products are all welcome to enter.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

On Wednesday, global beverage corporation Diageo announced its acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits. According to a press release , the acquisition furthers Diageo’s Growth Ambition, the company’s strategic plan to achieve sustainable growth through fiscal 2025 and beyond. 1 non-alcoholic spirits brand in the U.S.,

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Just Drinks

JUNE 18, 2024

New Zealand-based non-alcoholic RTD producer AF Drinks said it expects to triple its sales in its upcoming 2025 financial year.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 6, 2024

The UK government has extended its freeze on alcohol duty by six months to early 2025.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

Exceptional Non-Alcoholic Beers In addition to six cartridges filled with natural aromas and flavors, the OneTap uses tap water and a malt mixture, adding carbonation and the appropriate amount of neutral grain spirit to create a drink that is said to taste just like beer, even if it wasn’t brewed and fermented in the traditional way.

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Cheers

APRIL 26, 2024

Alcohol producers and on-premise accounts supported the decision. 31, 2026), Colorado (expires July 1, 2025), Illinois (expires Aug. 1, 2028), New Jersey (TBD), New York (expires April 9, 2030) and Vermont (expires July 1, 2025) passed legislation to allow cocktails to-go on a temporary basis.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A non-alcoholic version, NA Red Trolley, made its debut earlier im the year. That location is undergoing a remodel due to open in January 2025. Imperial Red Trolley, available on draft at Karl Strausss nine brewpubs and select bars across the Southwest.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This exciting collaboration, titled BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD, will roll out in select European markets and Mexico in 2025, with plans for a global expansion. This exciting collaboration, titled BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD, will roll out in select European markets and Mexico in 2025, with plans for a global expansion.

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Spiritz

JUNE 21, 2024

These meetings will also provide the occasion for the launch of our new Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. Products such as no or low-alcohol wines and organic wines are gaining in popularity. At the same time, we will hold the 45th World Congress of Vine and Wine and inaugurate our new headquarters in Dijon, France.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

The easy access to alcohol and the industrys higher susceptibility for substance abuse creates an environment where unhealthy coping strategies can develop for neurodivergent bar professionals when feelings of being out of place with the rest of the staff surface. The industrys infamous temptations can also pose a threat.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Bud Light producer will launch the 0% abv beer across the US “wherever Michelob Ultra is sold”, starting from January 2025.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2024

But if the French brewer Godefroy Baijot has his way, at least a few folks will be toasting to health and happiness in 2025 with his new Champagne-style beer, Gde, which uses the same mthode traditionnelle as Champagne, though with 100 percent malted barley instead of grapes. On the palate, the first taste is Champagne, he says.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Caleño, the tropical non-alcoholic spirit brand that bottles up the vibes of Colombia, today announced the launch of two new flavoured non-alcoholic rums – White Coconut Rum and Mango & Passion Fruit Rum. Within the no and low alcohol category, rum is projected to be one of the fastest-growing segments, with a CAGR of 14.1%

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Editor’s Note: Castro Fountain closed March 2025 but its sister location The Ice Cream Bar is open) Caroline and Robin Weir note in Ice Creams, Sorbets & Gelati , their nearly four-pound tome on confectionery ices, that it is almost impossible to define a milkshake. Sometimes I skip a day.

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