Hit by negative associations with underage drinking, leading to advertising restrictions and punitive taxation in some markets, ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits have suffered declining sales of late. But, a new IWSR/just-drinks report suggests innovative product development has given the sector a new lease of life. Ben Cooper reports.
Research – Innovation leads to modest RTD recovery
Hit by negative associations with underage drinking, leading to advertising restrictions and punitive taxation in some markets, ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits have suffered declining sales of late. But a new IWSR/just-drinks report suggests innovative product development has given the sector a new lease of life. Ben Cooper reports.