What does it mean to ‘go for a drink’ in 2025, and what’s at stake for those vying for a place in everyone’s glass?
Gone are the days of the binary option. ‘Alcohol vs 0% beer’ has been replaced by functional beverages, ashwagandha, CBD and beyond.
Today’s episode of You, Me & CPG isn’t just about the future of drinking, but by proxy it’s the future of socialising, and we couldn’t be joined by three more important guests.
Laura Willoughby MBE (Club Soda Co-Founder), Imme Ergassen (Botivo Co-Founder) and Luis Osório (IWSR’s Head of Consumer Insights) see the glass half-full, but heed their warnings - there’s plenty for brands to reshape if they’re to fit the mould of the future…
This episode covers
The new social perspective on drinking experiences
Functional beverages and blurred boundaries
The real story behind rising moderation - less about abstinence, more about options
Authenticity, storytelling, and brand craft as tools for market positioning
Navigating the industry shift, and what the beverage sector must do to stay relevant
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