Consumers want transparency. Regulators want lower impact. And producers are being forced to do more with less. In 2025, sustainability is no longer a marketing add-on — it’s a production reality. This blog looks at the pressure points and emerging responses across the craft alcohol sector worldwide.

Cider isn’t just a sideline anymore — it’s becoming one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving categories in global alcohol. From new consumer tastes to shifts in fermentation and packaging trends, 2025 marks a turning point for cider producers. Here's what’s driving the comeback, and how distilleries, breweries, and wineries are joining the movement.

2025 is turning into a perfect storm for alcohol producers: rising raw material prices, supply chain bottlenecks, and inflation-driven pressure on packaging, energy, and distribution. This article looks at how South African and global craft producers are navigating these cost headwinds — and what it means for production planning, pricing, and survival.

Craft distilleries are booming — but exporting spirits across borders isn’t simple. Label regulations, compliance paperwork, shipping restrictions, and agency approvals can create bottlenecks that delay or derail international growth. Here’s what South African and global producers need to know about navigating export hurdles in 2025.

Load shedding isn’t just an annoyance — it’s becoming a serious threat to alcohol producers. From lost fermentation control to bottling disruptions, South African distilleries, wineries, cideries, and breweries are having to rebuild their operations around unpredictable power cuts. This post explores the challenges, risks, and the smart responses emerging in 2025.