Alcoholic Drinks

RTDs in Bolivia showed another solid performance in 2023, with off- and on-trade volume sales growing at robust rates. Continued investment in innovation and marketing activities helped to maintain strong consumer interest in the category. For…

RTDs in Brazil maintained continued, although slower, total volume growth in 2023. The main development seen in RTDs in 2023 was the newfound focus of such products, with a slower increase for malt-based RTDs, which often offer a very similar flavour…

In 2023, Ready-To-Drink beverages (RTDs) in Chile saw a total volume decline, with falling sales both on-trade and off-trade. The category encountered a significant hurdle in the form of inflation, which played a pivotal role in curbing demand for…

Although the consumption of RTDs is still small in Colombia, this is the fastest growing category within alcoholic drinks in 2023. RTDs continue to draw the attention of younger adults, not only due to the lower alcohol content and sweeter flavours,…

Consumer demand for RTDs continues to expand in Costa Rica in 2023 as new products enter the category. Consumers are also increasingly appreciating the convenience of RTDs (typically in can formats) as they are pre-mixed. In addition, sales are…

RTDs were the star performer in the Dominican Republic in 2023. While other alcoholic drinks registered minimal volume growth, or saw sales decline, RTDs register double-digit percentage volume growth. Volume sales are now almost on par with wine.…

Wine-based RTDs, particularly sangria, have emerged as a clear winner within the overall RTD category in Ecuador in 2023. This growth is fuelled by a significant increase in product options available to consumers. The modern retail channel has…

RTDs in Guatemala registered healthy volume growth in what is an increasingly popular alcoholic drink, with volume sales increasing by a fifth. RTDs drinks are mainly consumed by younger consumers of under 30 years-of-age, with their bright colourful…

RTDs maintained solid total volume growth in 2023, with increases seen both on-trade and off-trade. RTDs is comprised of spirit-based and wine-based RTDs, plus other RTDs (mainly hard seltzers). It was the latter that showed the strongest total…

Despite Peru entering recession 2023, RTDs managed to deliver strong growth in total volume terms, with these products continuing to attract new consumers. Apart from the novelty of these products, factors such as the wide variety of brands and…