Category Archives: Sustainability

Texas Wine Makers Sue Monsanto, BASF, Say Chemical Kills Vines

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Monsanto’s Roundup was very efficient at killing weeds.  But several years ago, the weeds Roundup was supposed to kill were becoming resistant to Roundup. according to a complaint filed on behalf of 57 Texas wineries.  So Monsanto developed a new … Continue reading →

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Beam Suntory Details Sustainability Strategy

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The distiller’s sustainability program is called “Proof Positive” and includes these goals: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 50 percent across direct operations by 2030, with an ambition to remove more carbon than is emitted across the entire value chain … Continue reading →

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65% of Bordeaux Vineyards Certified Environmental

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

More than 65% of the Bordeaux vineyards are certified environmental — a new benchmark for the region. Bordeaux also leads all French AOPs in the volume of High Environmental Value (HVE) certifications for their wineries, having accomplished the top level … Continue reading →

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Organic Wines Score 6.2 Points Above Conventional Wines

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

And biodynamic wines scored even higher — 5.8 points above organics.  Biodynamic wines scored even higher, reasoned wines did no better, and in some cases worse, than conventional wines. That’s the conclusion of an analysis of the ratings of more … Continue reading →

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Fetzer’s New Packaging Highlights Sustainability

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Debuting across the Fetzer Vineyards collection, the package refresh includes updated graphics, colors and tagline, and a reimagining of Fetzer’s hallmark tree icon, enhanced with a water drop to signal a heritage of resource conservation. The new tagline, “Building a … Continue reading →

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Michelob Ultra Now Brewed with 100% Solar Electricity

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Michelob Ultra Pure Gold said it is now brewed with 100% renewable electricity from solar power. This announcement marks a major sustainability milestone for Michelob Ultra Pure Gold, as it will be the first beer within the Anheuser-Busch U.S. portfolio … Continue reading →

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