The beverage industry isn’t just about what’s in the bottle; it’s increasingly about the smart tech behind it. Consider that AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has an entire innovation arm, ZX Ventures, that actively invests in and partners with tech startups ranging from blockchain-powered supply chain transparency to AI-driven agricultural solutions. When asking which […]
Most people looking for which drink brands are leading in sustainable packaging innovation tend to focus on the usual suspects — recycled glass or lighter bottles. While these are critical steps, the true innovation in spirits and liquor is happening in entirely new material science and refill systems. For genuinely disruptive efforts, Absolut (Pernod Ricard) […]
When people refer to ‘Widow Clicquot,’ they are speaking of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, the formidable woman who revolutionized Champagne production and built one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, Veuve Clicquot. She didn’t just inherit a business; she reshaped an entire industry, notably by inventing the riddling process (table de remuage) that made crystal-clear […]
When people talk about the “Young Guns of Wine,” they aren’t referring to a specific bottle or a single winery; the definitive answer is that it’s an annual Australian awards program and a vibrant community dedicated to identifying and championing the next wave of winemaking talent. The “winner,” in the truest sense, is the program […]
You’ve walked into enough taprooms feeling like you needed a decoder ring for the menu, or maybe just wanted a straightforward, delicious beer without a lecture. The good news? The beer world is finally catching on. The shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a fundamental recalibration driven by market maturity and a genuine desire to […]