Non-alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing On The Rise Globally

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing is finding its niche in the brewing world. With 5% market growth

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing

Non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing is finding its niche in the brewing world. With 5% market growth for low and non-alcoholic beer brewers recorded during 2015, things are looking up for suds without the buzz.

Granted these brews don’t typically appear at your local brewpub, but wholesalers and retailers are picking up these brands to serve a population that respects the flavor but doesn’t want a more holistic approach to their consumption habits. Because alcohol is associated with a myriad of health risks, global consumption of traditional beer has dropped over the last few years.

A picture of several vats in a brewery where Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing takes place.

Craft Brewers Are Increasingly Looking At Alcohol-Free Beer As An Additional Revenue Source.

Even major breweries are jumping on the bandwagon, with both AB InBev and Corona calculating that by 2025 their production of non-alcoholic beers will make up 20% of overall production. Heineken has reported the alcohol-free market has grown by 9% YoY. Spanish and German counterparts reporting that the market in their regions reveal much the same, with a respective 33% and 23% of the populations affirming they go alcohol-free on occasion.

Big Benefits Of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing

Beyond the health benefits that many consumers swear by, non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing is proven to generate big revenues from one simple perk: No Sin taxes. Because non-alcoholic beverages don’t contain any alcohol, they aren’t subject the taxes associated with alcoholic beverages. On average these brewers generate 1.5x the revenue when compared to their counterparts at scale.

Beyond monetary incentives, the same draw that craft brew has had on a global audience applies just as aptly to non-alcoholic beverages. Hops and natural ingredients offer an extensive palate through which drinkers can experience the possibilities of alcohol-free drinks.

Systems Supporting Brewers

In terms of process, the brewing of alcohol-free beer is very similar to brews with booze. Ingredients, cook times, sterilization, storage, bottling, distribution, and order fulfillment are all part of the equation. Just about every item a brewery looks at can be applied to both, except that pesky Sin Tax. A robust solution to ensure that these breweries have less to worry about on the back-end will ensure they are able to control the quality of their product on the front-end. With tailor-made solutions for just such enterprises, ERP software is increasingly becoming a staple of the brewing process.

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, and renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of Industry.

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