Editor ’ s NOTE
Editor ’ s NOTE
IT ’ S BEEN MORE THAN A DECADE since the “ green ” trend first took off in its most recent iteration , and consumer interest in sustainable products , services and companies is still going strong . It particularly resonates in an industry like beverage alcohol , which expends a considerable amount of energy to grow raw ingredients , distill / ferment / brew liquids and ship product through a three-tier system . Not only do beverage consumers seek out brands that preach and live by sustainable practices , but it also makes fiscal sense to reduce waste by becoming more energy efficient .
In this supplement to all three of the Beverage Information Group ’ s three trade publications , we ’ re covering every aspect of sustainable beverages – on-premise , off-premise and from the supplier ’ s perspective . We ’ ve also provided the latest industry statistics and news in the sustainable arena .
From growers using less water and fewer chemicals , to distributors increasing fuel efficiency , to restaurants and stores installing solar panels or LED lighting , every tier is doing its part to make the beverage alcohol industry more environmentally friendly and sustainable for generations to come .
Jeremy Nedelka Beverage Group Content Director
MORE THAN A TREND
Beverage Group Content Director Jeremy Nedelka 763-383-4400 x2213 jnedelka @ epgmediallc . com
Editor , On-Premise Melissa Dowling 763-383-4400 x2223 mdowling @ epgmediallc . com
Editor , Off-Premise Kyle Swartz 763-383-4400 x2225 kswartz @ epgmediallc . com
Senior Regional Sales Managers Bruce Kostic 763-383-44009 x2215 bkostic @ epgmediallc . com
Mark Marcon 763-383-4456 mmarcon @ epgmediallc . com
Debbie Rittenberg 763-383-4455 drittenberg @ epgmediallc . com
Managing Art Director Dodi Vessels
Art Director Nicole Siewert
IN THIS GUIDE
4 Data Driven
Tracking sustainable products at retail .
6 On the Web
The latest news on sustainable products .
8 Three On-Premise Trends
Sustainability gains traction on menus . BY MELISSA DOWLING
11 Retailing Organic Wines
An off-premise overview . BY KYLE SWARTZ
12 Built into the Culture
Talking to suppliers about why sustainable practices matter . BY JEREMY NEDELKA
Sr . Creative Services Project Manager Angela Scott 763-383-4441 ascott @ epgmediallc . com
Sr VP / Audience Development Joanne Juda-Prainito
VP Finance Michael Murphy CEO Marion Minor
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