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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

For instance, Metz is leaning into upcycling, zero-waste, excess food remediation initiatives, and providing compostable takeout dinnerware for eco-conscious dining. ” – Chef Todd Knoll, Executive Chef at Bricoleur Vineyards.

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LUKE Wines

The Wine Knitter

LUKE partners with vineyards that grow the highest quality wine grapes in the most socially, economically, and environmentally responsible manner possible. Their website says, “Regular soil analysis, natural composting, integrated pest management, biodiversity ,and integrated farming are always prioritized. This wine is unoaked.

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Adding Sustainable Alcohol Options to Your Restaurant

The Rail

Switching to sustainable drinks can also help you connect with local stakeholders, as buying from micro-breweries and local vineyards can lower transport-related carbon costs due to the supplier’s proximity to your restaurant. Low Waste Wines Vineyards and wineries around the world are pivoting towards more sustainable solutions.

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When Did Vinegar Get So Cool?

EATER

The Napa Valley farm and food producer helped pioneer California’s olive oil industry in the 1990s, and began making artisanal unfiltered vinegars with grapes from nearby vineyards in the early 2000s. She loves compost, em dashes, and eating too many plums. The laser-focused flavors weren’t just uncommon — they were unheard of.

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Earth Day, Living With The land

The Wine Knitter

Globally, more wineries than ever before are contributing their efforts to maintain sustainable practices in the vineyard and wine production. Emiliana Organic Vineyards, a pioneer in Chile, is one of the world’s largest organic and biodynamic wine producers. Conserving Biodiversity in the vineyards 4.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

Hot Schedules

Source eco-friendly products where possible, and look at implementing onsite produce gardens and/or composting. Partnering with local alcoholic industries like craft breweries, liquor manufacturers, and vineyards for activities like beer flights and parings to dishes is generally a hit and potentially caters to younger and upscale diners.

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Another Tasty Visit to Alentejo

The Wine Knitter

WASP began with 96 members in 2015 and has grown to 396 members representing about 45% of Alentejo’s vineyard area. Alcohol: 14% SRP: $12 WASP Highlight: Casa Relvas uses sheep to control weeds during the vegetative rest period of the vineyard, reducing the need for hydrocarbon-dependent herbicides. Alcohol: 14.5%