Bourbon, Biodiversity, and the Quest to Save America’s Oak Forests
Without the success of the White Oak Initiative—a coalition of distilleries, cooperages, and foresters—there will be too few trees for their current widespread use
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Growers are using trees, hedgerows, and habitats to mitigate climate change, helping not just the environment, but also the health of their vines
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The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade left hospitality workers with even fewer healthcare choices—now some industry professionals are fighting back
The Shrinking Footprint of Glass Wine Bottles
How the wine world and its suppliers are dealing with the problematic carbon emissions of its favored packaging
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The spirits industry has long struggled to lower its carbon footprint—but that’s changing as producers adopt new approaches to curb emissions
The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem
What it’s like to get older in the drinks industry, and how to deal with the discrimination that comes with it
How Producers Are Making Climate-Friendly Winemaking a Reality
From employing regenerative farming to going carbon-neutral—or even carbon-negative—producers large and small are pushing themselves to innovate for the future of the planet
How Can the Drinks Industry Solve Labor Shortages? Invest in Training
Beverage and hospitality professionals are getting creative with training to recruit new talent while creating a more diverse and inclusive industry
Meet the Eco-Packaging Innovations Transforming the Drinks Industry
A new generation of products aims to shrink the carbon footprint of wine, spirits, and beer for a more sustainable future
Meet the New Generation of Mexican-American Winemakers
Inspired by their predecessors’ hard work and achievements, these young pioneers bring new winemaking styles—and a new agenda—as they carve their own path in the industry
