The U.S. beer market’s resume showcases some wins and losses. To build out its future, analyst suggest domestic beer explore flavor innovations and packaging to engage new consumers.

As craft beer slows down its decline, local market players and flavor innovations help the segment recover its market share.

This annual report offers detailed performance, insights and new product releases from six key beer segments: craft, domestics, flavored malt beverages, imports, hard cider,and non-alcohol.

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Last year, the EPA unveiled a set of proposals geared toward minimizing the levels of greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter released into the air. Those standards would apply to light- and medium-duty vehicles and would phase in over model years 2027 through 2032.

Propelled by the need to balance product quality with evolving consumer demands, an expert highlights how processing automation is adapting to meet beverage industry demands.

Natural sweeteners are looking to deliver sweet solutions while accommodating consumer demands for less sugar content.

Although a niche category, experts highlight how the kombucha market remains resilient, driven by health and wellness trends and diverse flavor innovations.

Inflation has accelerated the trend of higher-income consumers shopping at dollar stores, experts report.

Experts say factors like environmental concerns, lifestyle preferences, visual marketing strategies, product quality considerations, craft beverage trends and the efficiency of aluminum recycling processes are causing brands to turn to aluminum packaging.