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#womeninwine What to Watch? Into the Wine – Vigneronnes – Women Winemakers What is it like to be a woman winemaker in 2020 ? The Worldwine Women, 4 young women, were asking themselves this question, and they set off for a 4 month journey from Spain to Turkey in order to get an answer. Watch the Trailer: https://lnkd.in/ezuXwehj

Dive into our story and discover the essence of Acetaia Bellei. #AcetaiaBellei #BalsamicVinegar #WomenEntrepreneurs"

Did you miss the chance to catch Napa's Women in the Wine Business event? No worries! The article below shares some highlights of this wonderful event. Head on over to the link to learn more: #napabusiness #napacounty  

Today is International Tea Day, a UN-sanctioned observance that highlights the profound impact of the tea industry on millions of lives across the supply chain. This day is particularly significant for some of the poorest families in the world's least developed countries, for whom tea production is a vital source of income. It also underscores the numerous health and wellness benefits of increased tea consumption for societies around the globe. At East Forged, we are proud to be part of this vibrant industry. Having spent over a decade in the leaf tea sector, Tania Stacey and I understand the importance of responsibly and sustainably sourcing tea. As a brand in the liquid tea segment, we hold ourselves to the same high standards, ensuring that our practices benefit both people and the planet. This year's theme shines a spotlight on the crucial role of women in the tea sector. Women are critical to this industry, contributing significantly at every level from cultivation to production. Their dedication and passion extend through to retail, connecting tea to consumers worldwide. On this day, I honour all those that women that participate in the supply chain, from crop to cup and will continue to champion and advocate for the betterment of women in this industry. https://lnkd.in/gSmQSrDU #tea #CPGbrand #femalefounders

The wine industry has a rich history of succession from father to son. The industry is slowly beginning to shift, but still women make up less than 20% of winemakers. What can you do to support women in winemaking? In honor of Women’s History Month, WSET student Nicole explores the topic in this blog!

Following the findings from the report ‘The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited’, which launched this week and showed that the number of women choosing beer has reduced, the voluntary organisation of women beer professionals, Dea Latis, has identified reasons behind the issues putting women off drinking beer. #beer #report #women #GenderPintGap #GPG24

Women are pivotal to the future of alcohol. They're taking on greater importance as options across all bev-alc categories diversify like never before, offering new brands and flavor experiences. In annual polling by the Brewers Association, there was significant shift toward women's preference for hard seltzer, spirits, and other kinds of beer in recent years. At Sightlines, we break down what this means and put it in context of other deep reporting we've done on non-white women as the most important demographic shaping the future of alcohol: https://lnkd.in/gUJbFnRk

Do you know that feeling when you get butterflies because you're meeting someone you really admire? That was me when this picture was taken at our first AMP Conference in 2019. I'm posing with Sarah Shadonix. She's the visionary and founder of Scout & Cellar. It's blurry and I was so nervous and excited to take a picture with her. To me, she's a celebrity although she's incredibly approachable and genuine. Here's an excerpt from an article about her published in Authority Magazine. "Less than 20% of winemakers and distillers are women. Traditionally, women were excluded from these industries. This number is slowly rising as more women choose to study this profession and enter the wine and spirits fields. What is it like for those women who work in this male dominated industry? What are some of the challenges that these women face? Is there hope for better representation, and better wages, for women in the wine and spirits industry? As a part of our series about women leading the wine and spirits industries, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Shadonix. Founder, CEO, and Head Wine Taster of Scout & Cellar, Sarah Shadonix, began her career as a litigator. After discovering the hundreds of additives permitted for use in wine production, she knew something had to change. She left her almost decade-long career to pursue her passion for wine full-time. In just four years, she launched Scout & Cellar by sourcing and producing an entire collection of brands and organizing an internal infrastructure overseeing more than 17,000 independent consultants. Shadonix earned her Advanced Certificate from the Wines & Spirit Education Trust and became a Certified Specialist of Wine. Using this knowledge, she developed a soil-to-sip process that culminates in a commitment to grow grapes without toxic pesticides and make wine without artificial processing aids and ingredients. This process was given a name: the Clean-Crafted Commitment®, which is the standard to which every Scout & Cellar product is upheld." Yes, I'm one of the 17,000 (That number is higher now). It's such a pleasure to be part of this clean-crafted wine movement. These days, everyone should diversify their income with something they enjoy. This "side gig" kept me positive when my job was eliminated. They always cut marketing first... Why not make it wine. #winebusiness #sidebusiness #lovewhatyoudo

Did you know that there are countless women making their mark in the world of wine? From winemakers to vineyard owners and everything in between, these women are making waves in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Join us as we shine a spotlight on their incredible achievements! Check out this blog post to learn more: @our_sommelier

#CompanySpotlight  BettaFish develops seaweed-based alternatives to seafood, in an effort to protect and conserve our ocean's ecosystem. The company also pushes forward the research and development of seaweed ingredients to make them accessible to the food industry.  Across the globe, it is estimated that more than 3 billion people rely on seafood as a significant source of protein. To meet the demand, overfishing is becoming the norm, and practices such as trawling and longlining often result in significant bycatch, which is harmful to marine life. Recent statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that “approximately 34.2% of the world's fish stocks are overfished, and 60.3% are fully exploited.” Illegal and unregulated fishing disrupts marine habitats, leading to ecosystem imbalances and loss of biodiversity. #SustainableSolutions are crucial to protecting ocean life and promoting a balance in marine ecosystems. Seaweeds are a zero-input crop, they grow fast and need only sunshine and seawater to grow. Furthermore, they sequester CO2 and convert it into oxygen, providing other marine life with a suitable habitat to thrive in. BettaFish’s products are made from seaweed sourced from farms off the coast of Europe, which provide economic opportunities to local communities while keeping marine life safe.  In 2021, BettaFish launched its tuna alternative product, TU-NAH, in over 4,000 stores in Germany, making it the biggest alternate seafood launch in Europe at the time. Since then, the company has developed canned, ambient, and chilled products for consumers and business clients. Strong retail and food service partnerships have ensured that products are available in many European countries including Austria and Switzerland, and Japan in the Far East. Currently, the company is exploring novel seaweed processing methods in collaboration with renowned research institutes to create more innovative ingredients using macroalgae.    To date, the company has saved 134 tons of tuna fish and avoided 136 tons of bycatch, leaving the ocean biodiversity richer. BettaFish firmly believes that “increasing the use of algae in the diet can have a positive impact on our planet” and hopes to work with more food producers “to reach even more people and achieve climate goals together.” Recently, the company’s CEO, Deniz Ficicioglu won second place for the EIT Women Leadership Award. This award is given to exceptional women leaders from the EIT community, whose disruptive innovations are driving positive change for people and the planet.   https://lnkd.in/dWxv46VQ BettaFish is a SAGANA portfolio company.  To learn more about BettaFish and its product, visit https://bettafish.co/ Deniz Ficicioglu | Tamas Vincze #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #FoodTech #FutureOfFood #Seaweed #PlantBased