New drinks review: whisky and rum get on-the-go appeal

The decline in on-trade alcohol consumption and the growing influence of the off-trade market are leading manufacturers to cater for an ever more diverse range of drinking occasions, as illustrated by two new convenience formats in the spirits market. A hot chocolate drink with enhanced relaxation attributes is another launch to feature in this month's roundup of drinks industry innovations.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: whisky in a can

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New drinks review: soft drink market hots up

Innovative taste experiences predominate in this month's rundown of the latest novel product launches in the drinks industry. New developments include unusual fruit flavors, as well as a jelly-textured drink that is designed to be consumed hot. In other news, packaging made from precious metals is pushing the boundaries in the spirits category.

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New drinks review: juices get roughage treatment

An attempt to reposition fruit juice as a truly natural, healthy product heads up this month's rundown of the latest novel launches in the drinks market, with a beverage that seeks to capture the nutritional benefits of whole fruit. Also featured are several unique flavor combinations and new packaging developments that suggest the sector is keener than ever to innovate.

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New drinks review: liqueurs present a healthier front

In this month's new drinks review, various alcoholic drinks that contain healthy ingredients have hit the market. These include an acai flavored vodka and an olive flavored gin. This focus shows the industry's aims to piggyback onto the health foods market with its own interpretations, but it remains to be seen if consumers will take a liking to this development.

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New drinks review: hoping alcohol-free whisky can raise consumers' spirits

This month's new drinks review finds a range of innovative alcohol and soft drink launches, ranging from an alcohol-free whisky and a bean-flavored cola to an energizing mulled wine. These new products highlight that there is plenty of inspiration in the market to help generate growth.

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LVMH: luxuriating in US and China growth

LVMH has recorded buoyant sales over the past nine months, largely driven by strong economic growth in the US and China. However, luxury goods players such as LVMH remain especially dependent on the continuing strength of global spending power, and while an upturn in European tourism could boost the company's full-year results, the group remains equally susceptible to any kind of slowdown.

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Constellation Brands: searching for a star

Constellation is reportedly looking for acquisition opportunities in the expanding US premium spirits market. It would certainly benefit from such a move, however the available takeover opportunities may be limited: most brands that fit Constellation's portfolio are either family-owned or part of larger groups; and the company's relatively small financial scale might also be a problem.

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US spirits market: fashion victim or trendsetter?

Merrill Lynch has warned that the impressive growth in the US spirits market could be founded upon "cyclical", short term movements in demand. Yet such shifts are intrinsic to this image-orientated sector and could be indicative of a wider trend towards consumer experimentation.

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Glenmorangie: success on foreign shores

Despite falling UK sales, Glenmorangie [GMGA.L] has had a good year, with success in Europe, the US and the Far East. Allying with bigger companies to increase the reach of its marketing, and capitalizing on Asian perceptions of Scotch as a prestigious and valuable drink have all helped to boost sales and profits.

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