Category Archives: Environmental

Irish Distillers Midleton Distillery to Become Carbon Neutral by 2026

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) said it will invest €50 million ($52.1 million USD) to enable Midleton Distillery to entirely phase out the use of fossil fuels to power its operation. The carbon-neutral roadmap for Midleton Distillery will involve several projects … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

If the California wine industry wants to survive, it must use less water Some 80% of California’s water goes to agriculture. Vineyards gulp a lot of water, but the wine production process uses considerable amounts at other stages too, largely … Continue reading →

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Calif. Senate Bills Adds Spirits, Wine Bottles to Recycling Mandate

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The California Senate approved and sent to the state Assembly a bill adding wine and spirits bottles to California’s recycling program.  The wine and spirits industries did not oppose the measure which will require consumers to pay a deposit on … Continue reading →

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A-B Develops Solar Power Systems at 8 Craft Breweries

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch partnered with ForeFront Power to develop solar energy systems at eight breweries in its Brewers Collective unit, totaling 2.4 MWdc scattered across the country. The solar projects are all part of a company-wide commitment from Anheuser-Busch to purchase 100 … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Cuts Carbon Emissions 24% in 10 Years

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Bordeaux winegrowers and wine merchants have collectively reduced carbon emissions by 24% since 2012, and plans to further cut greenhouse gas emissions to reach a total reduction of 46% by 2030, the Bordeaux Wine Council said. The regional action plan … Continue reading →

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Flor de Cana Launches Global Reforestation Campaign

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Flor de Cana said it has already planted 800,000 trees in partnership with One Tree Planted and now is launching a year-long drive to plant 70,000 trees this year.  Individuals will be able to donate a dollar, which Flor de … Continue reading →

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