RTD SPIRITS WITNESS DECLINE IN UK

After a 5-year boom ready-to-drink spirits, such as Smirnoff Ice and Bacardi Breezer, are seeing a decline in the UK along with Red Bull and Lucozade Sport energy drinks. In 2005-2009 slow growth is projected in the drinks market with wine expected to do best along with soft drinks. The beer sectors, especially dark beers, will likely decrease in the UK as they already have done in many other countries.