Here's Why Alcohol Companies Face A Sobering Reality

About this episode

The episode discusses the changing dynamics in the alcohol industry as consumer habits shift.

For years, the world’s biggest alcohol companies were raising a glass to steady growth. But now, consumers are pulling back. What does this mean for the industry and are habits changing forever? Bloomberg's Global Business Reporter Jennifer Creery joins Caroline Hepker to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Caroline Hepker

Guest: Jennifer Creery

Topics covered

• alcohol industry
• consumer behavior
• market trends
• business growth
• industry challenges

Keywords

• alcohol companies
• consumer trends
• business growth
• market challenges
• industry analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloomberg, alcohol companies

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