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As we wrap up 2024, let’s take a look back at the top stories that shaped the beverage industry this year: from skyrocketing interest in non-alcoholic drinks and cutting-edge tech in wine production to the undeniable impact of climate change.

This episode covers:

Plus, a big thank you to all of YOU for making this an incredible year for the podcast. 

What were your highlights of 2024? What are your predictions for 2025? Let’s talk in the comments!

Alexander Gottschalk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/)

Shownotes:

(00:00:00) Personal Highlights

Alcohol-Free Tastings 2025

(00:08:37) Wine Tops and Flops

(00:15:25) Alcohol-Free Tops and Flops

Flein Fizz Sauvignon Blanc

Mondino Senza Aperitivo

https://garibaldi.de/cucina/Alkoholfreie%20Getr%C3%A4nke

Senzo Riesling

Wharie The Cider

https://pinotpixel.com/collections/alle-waren

Saicho Hojicha https://worldofnix.com/en/products/saicho-hojicha-1

Villbrygg SKOG 03 https://keinundlow.at/products/villbrygg-skog-03

(00:21:35) Most successful topics for P&P in 2024

(00:25:16) Most impactful topics in 2024

https://drinks-intel.com/cross-category/global-drinks-intel-review-of-the-year-the-biggest-news-stories-in-2024/

The biggest acquisitions of 2024

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/the-biggest-drinks-acquisitions-of-2024/

(00:33:35) Trendy Drinks on Google for 2024

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/which-drinks-searches-topped-the-google-charts-in-2024/

(00:35:58) Biggest influencer and brand

(00:39:27) Predictions for 2025