Liquor consumption is set to shrink over the next decade, costing producers billions and reshaping markets

Liquor consumption is set to shrink over the next decade, costing producers billions and reshaping markets

Liquor consumption set to shrink in the next decade, and that is a bigger commercial warning than another soft quarter from a drinks giant. The IWSR forecast points to a market where volume declines continue even as population grows and some emerging markets expand. For FMCG professionals, the message is blunt: category growth will not … Read more

Australia’s protein consumption boom reshapes FMCG shelves, driving major sales growth and premium product launches in 2026

Australia’s protein consumption boom reshapes FMCG shelves, driving major sales growth and premium product launches in 2026

Protein is no longer a niche badge for gym-goers. It has become one of the clearest signals of where Australian food and beverage demand is heading, and that is already changing what gets developed, merchandised and promoted across the aisle. For brands and buyers, the shift matters because protein now cuts across breakfast, snacking, dairy … Read more