Welcome to Drinks Insider!

Independent analysis of the global drinks industry, regulation, and health policy.

Drinks Insider is a platform for people who need to understand how ideas, data, and politics shape the business of alcohol — from changing health narratives to trade rules and consumer shifts.

It includes:

• Newsletter and Podcast: Clear, evidence-based reporting and interviews with the people shaping the future of drinks.

• White Papers and Research

• Rapid Insight Briefings: Short, high-impact advisory sessions for executives, advocates, and investors preparing for high-stakes appearances or strategic decisions.

Subscribers include senior figures from major drinks groups, financial institutions, and international organisations.

Meet Your Host, Felicity Carter

I’m a journalist, researcher, and analyst who’s spent more than 20 years covering the global drinks industry — from fine wine to emerging categories — as well as reporting from 22 countries on everything from business to culture. I’ve edited both trade and consumer magazines and worked across print, digital, and audio.

Beyond Drinks Insider, I develop white papers, research reports, and editorial projects for companies and institutions that want clarity, credibility, and lasting audiences.

If you need rigorous analysis or a content strategy that actually retains readers, you can hire me: felicity@drinksinsider.com