1）贵州省委、省政府出台贵州省公务活动全面禁酒的规定，根据规定 9 月 1日起，一切公务活动禁止提供任何酒类，包括私人自带酒水，公务员工作时间内不得饮酒；2）茅台下发全面启用茅台云商平台的通知，增加生肖酒、新飞天供应量。

Spirit-based RTD mixes are products that have a lower alcohol content than spirits and can be consumed directly from the bottle without any preparation. The products are flavored and the alcohol content in the product ranges from 5% to 15% by volume. The RTD products are popular among the consumers due to the convenience factor and flavor preferences. Consumers who are pressed for time due to busy lifestyles preferRTD products as they can be consumed directly without much preparation and thus offer a convenience factor. The players in the market are coming up with new products and this is driving the growth of the market.The market is gaining popularity among consumers in APAC. APAC is the fastestgrowing geographical segment in terms of sales. This trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. In the US, RTD products are becoming popular among the millennial population, with more than half of the millennial population consuming RTD products. Also, the less number of calories in RTD products is attracting healthconscious consumers to the product.

Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages need no further processing or very minimal processing just before consumption. RTD green tea is one such example. It is made using the leaves from the plant Camellia sinensis, which go through minimum oxidation during processing. Normally green teas from different countries have different aroma, appearance, and flavor characteristics.

The global sugar-free food and beverages market has been registering positive growth over the last few years and is shaping up to become one of the top competitive markets at a global level. With the rise in globalization, ample growth opportunities are being created in the market.

The global juice market is growing at slow rate owing to factors such as the presence of high amounts of sugar and artificial preservatives in juices. Also, substitutes like dairy-based drinks, fruits, and fresh juices hinder the growth of the market. Despite the challenges, the market has immense potential to grow as the demand for healthy food and beverage options from consumers is increasing globally. The vendors are coming up with new products to cater to the increasing demand from the consumers.