Tag: sustainability
How Alcohol Retailers, Bars and Restaurants Embrace Sustainability
by: Melissa Dowling
While many beverage alcohol brands have increased their commitment to more sustainable production and distribution, on- and off-premise operators are taking aim to lower their carbon …
How Beverage Alcohol Producers Practice Sustainability in 2024
by: Krystina Skibo
Beverage alcohol has a sizeable carbon footprint. The global alcoholic beverage industry produces about 1.5 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, which is comparable to the …
ESG Efforts On- and Off-premise
by: Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz
Sustainability is no longer just an ethical consideration; it’s a strategic necessity, says Maria Pearman, principal and leader in the food and beverage practice at national advisory and accounting firm GHJ. Data …
Can Tequila Growth Continue Sustainably?
by: Kyle Swartz
Tequila and mezcal sales remain red hot in the U.S. This combined category grew 17.2% in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United …
How Much Do Alcohol Consumers Care About Sustainability?
by: Melissa Dowling
Customers shopping for beverage alcohol products in a store are more likely to seek out sustainable brands vs. those visiting a bar or restaurant, according to a recent …
Podcast: What Is Sustainable Wine?
by: Melissa Dowling
What’s the difference between organic and sustainable wine? If you don’t know the answer, check out our latest On & Off podcast with Allison Jordan, executive …
Bota Box Bota’Rita RTDs
by: Melissa Dowling
Delicato Family Wines has expanded its Bota Box franchise into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the launch of Bota’Rita pre-mixed margarita wine cocktails. Bota’Rita Margarita RTDs …
Do Consumers Care About Sustainable Alcohol?
by: Melissa Dowling
As part of our quarterly industry surveys, the Beverage Information Group asked readers of Cheers, Beverage Dynamics and Beverage Wholesaler about their own sustainable products and practices, as well as how …
9 Alcohol Trends in 2021-22
by: Kyle Swartz
Alcohol trends have shifted significantly in the past two years. The world of 2019 feels like decades ago. The generational pandemic of 2020 reshaped our lives in a rapid, …
Mount Gay Rum Partners With 4ocean On Environmental Initiative
by: Melissa Dowling
Barbados-based rum brand Mount Gay has teamed up with 4ocean to support the ocean conservation company in its mission to help end the ocean plastic crisis. …
