Mindful drinking reflected in the Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption which is at an all-time low
The recent Stats NZ [1] beer, wine and spirits consumption has declined to the lowest level since data was first collected and supports a seismic cultural shift towards “mindful drinking”. NielsenIQ [2] (US) attributed [...]
Zebra striping the new drinking trend
Zebra striping [1] is a recent trend to socialise while having a beer, wine or spirit and alternating between alcohol and a no or low-alcohol drink. It has been estimated [2] that 25% of adults [...]
Gen Z embrace the holiday season with a focus on drinking alcohol in moderation
A study from Mintel in the UK [1] on Gen Z drinking habits revealed that a significant number are opting for a more balanced approach, focussing on drinking in moderation. As part of Mintel’s [...]
Young NZers’ hazardous drinking down over 13 percentage points over past 5 years
The just released annual NZ Health survey [1] shows the cultural shift in the way Kiwis are drinking continues. Hazardous drinking [2] or harmful alcohol consumption among adults was similar to last year and [...]