Summary

In the fourth quarter of 2016, weather remained relatively mild. Enhance water, packaged water and flavored water experienced significant growth. Volumes have been helped by positive results in the premium/niche ends of the alcoholic drinks market, particularly within ciders and spirits. As anticipated, the dairy drinks category grew in Q4-16 driven mostly by the large white milk category, which continued its positive performance of the year.

GlobalData’s Republic of Ireland Quarterly Beverage Tracker Q4-16 covering soft drinks, dairy drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis, covering -
- Top line consumption volumes for Q4-2016 vs Q4-2015, moving annual totals (MAT), full year 2016 provisional data and 2017 forecasts for all beverage categories
- Carbonates consumption data for Q4-2016 vs Q4-2015, moving annual totals (MAT), full year 2016 provisional data and 2017 forecasts split by regular vs low calorie, and key flavor
- An economic mood indicator with an at a glance assessment of industry confidence levels, private label performance vs brands and price trends
- Insightful and valuable analysis of the drivers behind the latest quarterly trends and assumptions for full year 2017
- Analysis of significant activity in the soft drinks market, including new product introductions (ranked by brand owner and detailing flavor, pack type/size, retail price and selected product shots)
- Update on important soft drinks corporate activity
- Quarterly selected retail price movements for key brands by category covering the most recent five quarters
- Our Q4 special focus update on the latest trends in functional and flavored waters

Scope

- The packaged water category continued its good growth into the last quarter, with both still and carbonated segments posting strong results.
- Juice category saw volume losses in Q4-16, but Private Label performed better than the major players.
- Still drinks suffered volume declines in Q4-16 as consumer’s awareness of sugar content in this category increases.
- Nectars continued to decline as consumes are switching from nectars to healthier alternatives.

Reasons to buy

- Gain an in-depth understanding of the most up-to-date trends in the Republic Of Ireland beverage industry to support and enhance your strategic planning
- Investigate the latest quarterly and emerging annual trends in Republic Of Ireland to back your marketing initiatives
- Analyze the latest beverage category 2017 forecast projections to make well-informed decisions on the outlook in the marketplace for your company
- View a selection of the key quarterly new soft drinks product launches and identify competitor activity
- Access a quarterly Special Focus on a current industry ‘hot topic’ offering qualitative insight from local consultants to determine opportunities for product innovation