Tag: People

Crafting the Future of the American Cider Industry

In her capacity as head of the U.S. Association of Cider Makers, Michelle McGrath is helping define what American cider is—and what it can be

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The Mezcalistas Founders Built a Community for the Agave Spirit

Susan Coss and Max Garrone helped fuel the mezcal revolution by promoting the spirit through a publication, an educational platform, and consumer events

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Spearheading a Global Initiative to Fight Climate Change

The Jackson and Torres families have joined forces to launch International Wineries for Climate Action, a powerful new protocol for sustainability

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Pioneering a New Age of Tropical Cocktails

How the beverage director Shannon Mustipher is challenging everything you know about cane spirits and tiki culture

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Origin Malt is Igniting a Seed-to-Sip Beer Revolution

How the Ohio-based malt house aims to bring barley production back to the Midwest

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Diageo’s Game-Changing Policy for Working Parents

The global beverage company sees its inclusive parental leave policy as a necessary step toward gender parity

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Wine Tasting for the Instagram Generation

With Rosé Mansion, experiential trailblazers Morgan First and Tyler Balliet are revolutionizing the way people learn about wine

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Challenging Wholesalers to Bring Women into Leadership Roles

How Young’s Market executive Philana Bouvier is working to bring women into C-suite roles across the distributor tier

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The Reign of Fred Dame

The founder of the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas created a career path for stateside wine pros; in doing so, he elevated American dining for everyone