5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
Between greater scrutiny of celebrity spirits and the looming threat of a trade war, these are the trends and issues the industry will be talking about in the year ahead
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What Do Neo-Prohibitionists Really Want?
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?
What the Headlines Get Wrong About Alcohol and Health
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
There’s Been a DEI Reversal in the Drinks Industry—What Now?
In a climate of DEI backlash, drinks corporations are quietly reneging on their 2020 promises. What does this mean for the future of inclusivity in the beverage business?
Can the U.S. Alcohol Industry Withstand the Return of Tariffs?
With President-elect Donald Trump promising to impose immediate tariffs upon taking office in January, the alcohol industry braces to become, once again, collateral damage in a broader trade war
Facing Racism on the Job as a Black Beverage Journalist
Marginalized journalists are crucial to the beverage industry’s survival, writes Shayna Conde. But having experienced racism firsthand, it’s clear the industry needs to do more to protect underrepresented voices
How New Japanese Whisky Regulations Will Impact the U.S. Market
Stricter production standards for Japanese whisky are already shaking up the category, from established brands reclassifying SKUs as world whisky to a new influx of Japanese whiskies arriving stateside
How the Conflict in Additive-Free Tequila Is Hurting Small Brands
There is a dispute in the tequila industry over the right to certify and label tequila as additive free—but the small brands producing it are bearing the brunt of the fallout
Revisiting Maui’s Bar Industry a Year After the Fires
From hiring displaced workers to prioritizing local suppliers, bar professionals in Maui are still rebuilding with the future of the entire community in mind
Americans’ Love of Tequila and Beer Is Deepening Mexico’s Water Crisis
As U.S. demand for Mexican beer and spirits fuels industry growth, severe drought in the region complicates that success story and calls for a more sustainable approach
Understanding the Complex Legal Landscape of Interstate Alcohol Shipping
Alcohol agencies are cracking down on shipments from out-of-state retailers, motivated by concerns about lost tax revenue, protecting minors, and more. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant
How Bartenders Are Fighting to Keep Cocktail Prices Down
In the changed economic landscape, bar professionals are working to keep cocktail price increases to a minimum
The Rocky Rollout of California’s New Bottle Bill
Expanding the state’s bottle redemption program to include wine and spirits is a massive undertaking, raising concerns—and hopes—from California’s beverage industry
Countering the Bar Industry’s Legacy of Substance Abuse
While progress has been made toward tackling the issue of substance abuse and addiction in the bar industry, much still needs to be done to untangle the systemic issues at play—starting with rethinking the workplace
The Wine Industry’s Human Rights Challenge
It’s time to scrutinize the significant labor issues facing the wine sector—and explore the preliminary steps being taken to mitigate them
5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Non-alcoholic beverages meet the mainstream, Gen Z arrives on the scene, and coffee cocktails move beyond the Espresso Martini
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Alternatives without carbonation, improved customer service, and brewery consolidations are on deck for the coming year in beer
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry
Our 2023 Career & Salary Survey Reveals a Transformed Beverage Workplace
Beverage industry leaders weigh in on the third edition of SevenFifty Daily’s industry-wide report, conducted in partnership with Provi, which reveals a seismic shift in workplace attitudes and priorities
Confronting Gender Bias in the Whiskey World
A new media library challenging stereotypes of whiskey drinkers is just the latest project from OurWhisky Foundation’s Becky Paskin to drive change in the industry
Prioritizing Economic Equity for Bar Staff
Happy Accidents owners Kate Gerwin and Blaze Montana centered their business around the well-being of their team—and created a model for others to follow
Building a Queer Community in the Wine Industry
When Darwin Oniyx Acosta landed in Napa as a Roots Fund intern, they immediately set to work transforming the scene to bring more queer visibility to the wine industry
Advocating for the Mental and Physical Well-Being of Bar Workers
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
The Real Career Impact of DEI Organizations in Wine
SevenFifty Daily meets wine professionals of color whose careers have been propelled by initiatives like The Roots Fund, Wine Unify, and The Hue Society
