
Winemakers Are Reimagining Grape Waste as a Resource
Discarded grape pomace, free-run press juice, and dropped fruit can all become key ingredients in other revenue-driving products, from cosmetics to vermouth
Discarded grape pomace, free-run press juice, and dropped fruit can all become key ingredients in other revenue-driving products, from cosmetics to vermouth
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
Environmental, social, and governance metrics will soon be the global standard to which the wine industry will need to comply
Supply chain disruptions and calls for more sustainable options have put this seasonal staple in the spotlight—yet demand for value-added packaging remains high
Growers are using trees, hedgerows, and habitats to mitigate climate change, helping not just the environment, but also the health of their vines
The proliferation of closure options in recent years has complicated the choice for winemakers—especially when it comes to sustainability
How the wine world and its suppliers are dealing with the problematic carbon emissions of its favored packaging
Grain de Sail, the first commercial exporter of wine by sail freight, shows that sail ship transport isn’t always a green gimmick, but can offer a viable—and scalable—alternative to conventional cargo
The spirits industry has long struggled to lower its carbon footprint—but that’s changing as producers adopt new approaches to curb emissions
The 2021 vintage underscored the many challenges that southern French producers are facing amidst climatic extremes and rising temperatures. How will it impact their rosés?
Perfect presentation is more than great garnishes, and with the right tools it can be sustainable and cost-effective, too
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