With trends such as “Dry January” and being “sober curious” dovetailing with the larger wellness movement, the demand for nonalcoholic beverages is on the rise. In 2021, the dollar sales of such beverages — which include mocktails and alcohol-free beers or wine — increased about 33 percent compared with 2020, according to data provided by NielsenIQ. At the same time, there’s also been growing interest in “functional beverages,” or nonalcoholic drinks that make health claims. [Read more...]