5 Standout Bottles from ProWein 2023
Our associate editor reports on five bottles—four wines and one sake—that illustrate many of the broader trends shaping the global beverage industry today
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Outlining the New Rules for Alcohol Supplier Success
Bar Convent Brooklyn 2022 highlighted the need for suppliers to respond to the shifting realities of today’s industry, whether that’s the escalating climate crisis or channel strategy in flux
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Concrete Lessons for Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Wine Industry
The Assemblage Symposium brought together underrepresented voices in the wine industry to discuss and share ideas that inspire action
Campesino Rum Wins WSWA’s 2021 Brand Battle Tournament
A Q&A with Campesino creator Hatton Smith II on how the Brand Battle Championship win will help the brand launch a ‘rum revolution’
How Do Women Connect in a Changing Wine Industry?
Panelists at the Bâtonnage Forum discuss how to create better mentorship models, start a wine brand, and harness the power of community
An Expanded WSWA Brand Battle Tournament Returns Virtually for 2021
Wine and spirits brands should enter now to showcase their products and connect with wholesalers all summer long
International Experts Discuss a Reimagined Wine Industry at wine2wine Business Forum
At the virtual exhibition, professionals from around the globe focused their attention on inclusivity, and how transparency, empathy, and equity can transform the business of wine
Key Takeaways From ‘Be The Change’ Diversity Job Fair
A first of its kind for the drinks industry, the virtual event connected over 700 aspiring professionals with more 900 jobs at leading companies
Leading Industry Women Share Insights—and Optimism
Takeaways from LDNY’s Next Big Bite and the Women in Wine Leadership Symposium
Wine Industry Experts Address Stiff Competition Ahead
At the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, experts discuss hard seltzer, wellness trends, e-commerce experiences, and how to reach millennials
How Cannabis Will Impact the Wine Trade
Vintners discuss the marijuana industry’s potential effects on wine sales, overhead costs—and even grape-growing
What Drinks Companies Need to Know About Investing in Cannabis
Wine & Weed Symposium panelists explore the challenges of the growing industry—and the opportunities it represents
Business Fundamentals New Bar Owners Need to Know
From negotiating contracts to managing liability, Tales of the Cocktail panelists discuss best practices for bar ownership
Experts Discuss Career Prospects in Wine
SommCon panelists address the skills for advancement and where the jobs will be in the future
How to Build a Financially Successful Drinks Program
Panelists at SommCon in Washington, D.C., share their tips for building a balanced beverage concept—and maximizing profitability
Top 6 Takeaways from the 2019 ASEV National Conference
Why weed mats trump herbicides, new insights on grape sunburn, how context affects consumers’ perceptions, and more
SevenFifty Daily Cohosts a Pop-Up at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
The Aspen Haus welcomed many of the industry’s notable figures, with SevenFifty, Verve Wine, and Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels as cohosts
Exploring the New Wave of South African Wine
Five winemakers discuss the country’s latest developments at a Food & Wine Classic session in Aspen
Restaurateurs on How to Foster Inclusivity in the Workplace
At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Marcus Samuelsson, Nina Compton, and others discussed tactics for advancing inclusion and equality in restaurants
5 Top Takeaways from Bar Convent Brooklyn
Why pay-to-play is a race to the bottom, how to engage influencers, and other intel gleaned from leading drinks industry experts
Examining Evolving M&A Strategies
Bar Convent Brooklyn panelists share their tips on how emerging brands can stay competitive in a changing spirits landscape
How Small Brands Can Break Through with Big Distributors
A panel at Bar Convent Brooklyn discusses the three things that will get suppliers noticed
New Innovations in White Wine Production
From oxidation trials to lees stirring motors, Wine Business IQ panelists discussed recent and ongoing experiments
Smoke Taint and Site Specificity Hot Topics at Wine Business IQ
Panelists discussed the latest research and experiments on smoke taint, filtration, sanitation, and precision viticulture
Combating Ageism in the Drinks Industry
Professionals at Chicago Style share strategies for addressing age discrimination and building inclusive workspaces
How Women’s Sexuality Is Used to Sell Wine
Bâtonnage Forum panelists debate women’s right to wear what they want—while calling for an end to clothes shaming
