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This coming holiday season, many glasses raised in Hollywood may be filled with spiritless spirits. Stars are jumping into the nonalcoholic adult beverage market with their own brands; sales are up dramatically in the 395 million sector (rising 20.6 percent between August 2021 and August 2022, according to market research company NielsenIQ); and a growing list of celebs are speaking out about alcohol-free, sober and sober-curious lifestyles (Ben Affleck and wife Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Chrissy Teigen, Drew Barrymore and Kit Harington among them). Also driving demand is a pandemic-fueled societal focus on wellness.
“We are at the beginning of a new era of social drinking,” trumpets Christopher Lackner, co-founder of Jeng, a maker of CBD-infused, alcohol-free canned cocktails (including a Jeng & Tonic, and a Paloma). “Now that there are high-quality alternatives, it’s no longer difficult or awkward to be sober. In fact, it’s quite a treat.
This coming holiday season, many glasses raised in Hollywood may be filled with spiritless spirits. Stars are jumping into the nonalcoholic adult beverage market with their own brands; sales are up dramatically in the 395 million sector (rising 20.6 percent between August 2021 and August 2022, according to market research company NielsenIQ); and a growing list of celebs are speaking out about alcohol-free, sober and sober-curious lifestyles (Ben Affleck and wife Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Chrissy Teigen, Drew Barrymore and Kit Harington among them). Also driving demand is a pandemic-fueled societal focus on wellness.
“We are at the beginning of a new era of social drinking,” trumpets Christopher Lackner, co-founder of Jeng, a maker of CBD-infused, alcohol-free canned cocktails (including a Jeng & Tonic, and a Paloma). “Now that there are high-quality alternatives, it’s no longer difficult or awkward to be sober. In fact, it’s quite a treat.
- 11/12/2022
- by Ingrid Schmidt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Make no mistake, Katy Perry still loves a strong weekend martini, Amass gin, and a celebratory glass of bubbles. But with a Las Vegas residency (“Play”), a 2-year-old daughter, a successful shoe line, and what sometimes seems like a never-ending series of meetings, the California Gurl isn’t regularly indulging in the kind of party lifestyle detailed in her hits like “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F),” “This Is How We Do,...
Make no mistake, Katy Perry still loves a strong weekend martini, Amass gin, and a celebratory glass of bubbles. But with a Las Vegas residency (“Play”), a 2-year-old daughter, a successful shoe line, and what sometimes seems like a never-ending series of meetings, the California Gurl isn’t regularly indulging in the kind of party lifestyle detailed in her hits like “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F),” “This Is How We Do,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Carrie Bell
- Rollingstone.com
Keeping up with the who, what, why, how and when of Hollywood seems nearly impossible. What should I be watching? Where should I be eating? What beauty product do I need in my arsenal? The possibilities are endless. But don't freak out because we're here to help. So, sit back and relax while we fill you in on everything you need to know this week. Bon Apertif: Katy Perry and co-founder Morgan McLachlan's non-alcoholic aperitif line, De Soi, celebrated its official launch with a tres chic rooftop party at Heimat in West Hollywood on July 28. Guests were treated to music by DJ Mia Moretti and were fully immersed in fresh greenery and floral adornments, plus interactive, sensory installments that...
- 8/2/2022
- E! Online
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