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An estimated 15 million Americans are currently taking semaglutide weight loss drugs, which are proven to impact alcohol consumption. Could this be the latest threat to the beverage industry?
Organizations that advocate for more stringent policies around the sale and marketing of alcohol are gaining momentum. What does this mean for the beverage industry?
As we await the release of the revised U.S. dietary guidelines, vintner and medical doctor Laura Catena argues recent anti-alcohol messaging is informed by inconclusive science and prohibitionist ideology
The growing awareness of hospitality workers’ health and well-being struggles prompted Alex Jump and LP O’Brien into action through their organization Focus on Health
Indulgence, long hours, and unhealthy habits are occupational hazards, but manageable changes and a shift in mindset can boost mental, physical, and emotional well-being
These drinks contain wellness-aligned ingredients such as CBD, adaptogens, and nootropics, some claiming to enhance mood or relax the drinker—but promising any benefits is complicated
Drinks professionals share their 2021 goals—and how they plan to achieve them
How forward-thinking industry veterans are bringing wellness—from a health podcast to mindfulness training, yoga, and gardening therapy—to the forefront
Many assumed the pandemic would end the sober-curious movement. They were wrong
Drinks professionals share their plans for community building, creating opportunities for diversity, and more in 2019
Somms and bartenders share their tips for getting through the busiest season of the year
Victoria James asks 52 wine professionals to weigh in on the physical activity their jobs require—then compares it across industries
Professionals share tips for managing work commitments while prepping for the big race
The Master Sommelier and restaurateur shares strategies for thriving in F&B
From a somm’s holy-grail footwear to podiatrist-recommended insoles, experts share their tips
Dentists offer advice on problems from teeth staining to enamel erosion
How bars, brands, and restaurants are redefining “Work hard, play hard”
Drinks pros discuss how mindfulness helps them manage stress and maintain composure
Discover expert advice for achieving dark-hued drinks without activated charcoal
With challenging schedules and ever-present excesses, the need to maintain mental and physical balance is imperative
For one Portland wine professional, escaping to France was an act of self-preservation—and an awakening
Seeing an increasing need for menu disclaimers, bars are taking a variety of approaches
How a somm turned industry rep sticks with a meal plan while working her territory
A series of poses that alleviate workplace aches and pains from a bartending yogi and her teacher
