30/07/2024
Dietary Health Alert: The Gluten-Free Shift
Did you know that while Google searches for ‘Gluten-Free’ have surged over the past decade, the interest in ‘Gluten-Free Beers’ has remained flat? Instead, consumers are turning to gluten-free alternatives like Hard Seltzers (Pals, White Claw, etc.).
The Next Beer Trend: 2023 marked the rise of ‘beer adjacent’ beverages:
- Urbanaut’s new cider brand
- Sawmill’s alcoholic Ginger Beer
- Bach Breweries’ non-alcoholic Hop Water
The battle is fierce as breweries face off against health-forward brands. Notably, Liquid Death has launched in Aotearoa, offering non-drinkers a beverage that looks ‘alcoholic’ but isn’t.
Are we witnessing a revolution in our drink choices?