As global climate change continues to advance at rapid levels, corporate sustainability has become more important than ever. In order to attract a wider consumer base thats concerned about the environment, myriad businesses are introducing sustainable packaging, policies, and product lines.

Data indicates that sustainability directly impacts a companys bottom line: In fact, Business News Daily reports that more than 80% of consumers feel that designing environmentally conscious products is extremely important. However, at the consumer level, the environmental impact of a product still lags in importance behind quality, price, and health and safety concerns.

Yet in our modern age of technological advancement and streamlined production methods, its quite possible for businesses of all sizes to effectively merge quality and affordability with sustainable practices. At the consumer level, sorting through corporate sustainability efforts can be difficult, especially in the wake of widespread claims of sustainable business practices. In many industries, including food service and consumer marketing, a tactic known as greenwashing is common. Put simply, greenwashing refers to the misrepresentation of a product or company as environmentally friendly or healthful when that may not be the case.

Thus, how can consumers determine which products and companies are actually eco-friendly, and which ones are simply greenwashing? And how can businesses effectively market their sustainable products and environmental efforts in order to better attract eco-conscious consumers?

Within the business world, avoiding greenwashing starts with a basic understanding of the terms associated with environmentalism and sustainability. Of primary importance is the definition of organic, a word used in the food industry to refer to products and ingredients grown without pesticides or chemicals. Further, products labeled as organic must not contain additives or genetically modified (GMO) ingredients.

While the organic label requires some sort of third party verification, the rules regarding other words connected to sustainability, such as green and natural, are less strict, or even nonexistent. Consumers should always read ingredient lists and be mindful of corporate slogans that imply sustainability, such as from nature or good for the planet. In many cases, these types of words and phrases can be misleading and indicative that a company is greenwashing.

The organic food movement kicked off in 1990 with the passage of the USDAs Organic Food Production Act. But it took a while for organic products to saturate the market, and they were typically found only in specialty food stores or purchased directly from farmers. And where in the past, organic products werent so ubiquitous and allowed a company to stand out from the competition, thats no longer the case. Today, companies that want to effectively promote an organic product lines should consider utilizing digital channels such as influencer and social media marketing.

Marketing is of paramount importance to every business, and potential customers are increasingly looking for green businesses to support. Thus, promoting sustainability efforts and adopting green business policies are essential to attracting a wider consumer base. In these efforts, nonprofits may have a leg up over for-profit companies, even those that are wholly committed to sustainability.

Thats because nonprofits, by definition, help foster change and improve human health at every level. There are approximately 1.3 million charitable organizations in the U.S. that focus on issues ranging from homelessness and public health to education and environmental stewardship. Green businesses should consider partnering with one or several nonprofits, or hosting an awareness campaign, to make a greater impact and boost their bottom line.

And partnering with a nonprofit can be a win-win all around in order to carry out their mission successfully, a nonprofit requires awareness and support, both of which can lead to increased funding. For instance, energy giant General Electric gives back to communities through its GE Foundation, which supports endeavors such as STEM education, sustainability, and improved public health. In 2018, the GE Foundation and its family of partners gave $129 million to various charitable organizations, including AmeriCares, a nonprofit that provides emergency medical care and wellness checks to underserved populations.

So what does it mean to be a green business? When a business operates with minimal impact to the natural environment, it is effectively cultivating business sustainability. Maryville University in St. Louis defines a green business as one that, functions in the best interests of the local and global environment. Green businesses, therefore, help support their community and economy, and consider their environmental impact as well as profits when making business decisions.

The good news is that sustainable, green business practices are not solely restricted to smaller, locally based companies and nonprofits. For example, several corporate leaders in renewable energy consumption are global powerhouses when it comes to revenue. The National Hockey League (NHL), for example, is the nations 17th largest user of green power, and technology company Intel first met its goal to use 100% of its energy from renewable sources in 2015. Interestingly, consumers may be unaware of the sustainability efforts of the NHL, Intel, and similar corporations that have been quietly running on renewable energy credits for years.

Weve come a long way from the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. In recent years, sustainability has become a social justice issue; its no longer merely a nicety for good PR, and green labels are not enough to foster a loyal, eco-conscious customer base. In increasing numbers, consumers in all age brackets and income levels are using their spending power to support global sustainability and public health. Rather than resorting to greenwashing or similar deceptive tactics, todays businesses need to prioritize sustainability in order to stay ahead of the competition.

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GlobalOrganic Food Preservatives Marketreport 2019 has been composed following extensive research, study, and analysis of various key market segments. The report includes market revenue sizing, latest and ongoing trends, threats & key factors driving overall growth of the Global Organic Food Preservatives Market. Moreover, it includes PEST Analysis and Porters Five Forces Analysis, and their impact on the target market. The Global Organic Food Preservatives Market research report 2019 comprises information and details regarding production, developments, volume sales, regional trade information, investment and strategies, investment opportunities, market outlook, policies, regional and country-wise market details, and various other vital details of the Global Organic Food Preservatives Market.

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The report also offers a break-down of the market on the basis of global market or revenue share, and is further segmented on the basis of geography in terms of regions, and the respective countries in each region. Besides a detailed break-down, segmentation, and presentation of the market along with tables, graphs, figures, and geographical representations, the report comprises a company profile section. This section includes profiles of the leading players in the target market. This can be increased if requested at the time of placing an order. It also includes most recent key developments, strategies companies may be focusing on or implementing, mergers and acquisitions, if and when any etc. A competitive dashboard or company share analysis is also included in this section.

The key players include:

Cargill, Incorporated, I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tate & Lyle PLC, Univar Inc, Kemin Industries Inc, Hawkins Watts Limited, Naturex S.A., Kalsec Inc, Brenntag North America Inc

Organic Food Preservatives Industry Segments:

Segmentation by Function: Antimicrobials, Antioxidants, Others. Segmentation by Nutrients: Minerals, Vitamins, Phytonutrients, Others. Segmentation by Application: Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy & Frozen Products, Meat, Snacks & Beverages, Others

The Global Organic Food Preservatives Market study and analysis is based on revenues (US$ Million/Billion) generated by each segment function, nutrients, application, and region in each region and major countries. The regions include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. In order to prepare the report, a detailed study has been conducted so as to enable the presentation of in-depth details and data points with the least possibility of minor error. Factors that are detrimental in positively or negatively impacting the scenario of the Global Organic Food Preservatives Market enable or provide a clearer understanding to one seeking to make certain decisions related to expansion, mergers, acquisitions, or strategic agreements etc. Opportunities, restraints, and challenges in the market are also included in the report.

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Chapter 2, Raw Material and Suppliers, Manufacturing Cost Structure, Manufacturing Process, Industry Chain Structure;

Chapter 3, Capacity and Commercial Production Date, Raw Materials Sources Analysis, Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Organic Food Preservatives , Manufacturing Plants Distribution, R&D Status and Technology Source;

Chapter 4, Overall Market Analysis, Sales Analysis, Capacity Analysis, Sales Price Analysis;

Chapter 5 and 6, Regional Market Analysis that includes United States, China, Europe, Japan, Korea & Taiwan, Organic Food Preservatives Segment Market Analysis;

Chapter 7 and 8, The Organic Food Preservatives Segment Market Analysis (by Application) Major Manufacturers Analysis of Organic Food Preservatives ;

Chapter 9, Market Trend Analysis, Regional Market Trend, Market Trend by Product Type and Other;

Chapter 10, Regional Marketing Type Analysis, International Trade Type Analysis, Supply Chain Analysis;

Chapter 11, The Consumers Analysis of Global Organic Food Preservatives ;

Chapter 12, Organic Food Preservatives Research Findings and Conclusion, Appendix, methodology and data source;

Chapter 13, 14 and 15, Organic Food Preservatives sales channel, traders, dealers, distributors, Research Findings and Conclusion, appendix and data source.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Pitch Slam at the Good Food Financing & Innovation Conference November 6, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago will feature 11 emerging entrepreneurs selected from a pool of 82 applicants.

These companies will deliver pitches to industry investors, venture capitalists, lenders, CEOs, and other potential partners. Winners will benefit from a package of in-kind services and cash valued at more than $100,000. All will benefit from the opportunity to elevate their businesses before leaders in the Good Food sector.

The contestants are Blake's Seed Based (allergy-friendly seed + fruit bars), Brass Roots (familiar snacks with nutritionally superior ingredients), Parks & Nash (healthy bone broth instant soups), Petal (organic-certified beverage brand dedicated to sparkling botanicals), Poppilu (antioxidant-rich lemonade with aronia berries), Sacred Serve (plant-based gelato), Skinny Souping (healthy drinkable soups), Tempo (tea-infused sparkling drinks and CBD wellness shots), The Cider Farm (cider and brandy from rare organic apples), The Worthy Company (plant-based snack bowls), and Within/Without (grain-free, low-glycemic granola).

The industry leaders on the Judges panel are Jean-Pierre Comte (Barilla), Ashley Hartman (Bluestein & Associates), Tera Johnson (Tera's Whey), Michael Lavin (Germin8 Ventures), Ryan Pintado-Vertner (Smoketown LLC), Mark Retzloff (founder of Horizon Organic Dairy), and Jeffrey Sanfilippo (John B. Sanfilippo and Son).

The generous prize contributors are New Hope Network, CPG.IO, SRW Agency, sgsco, Whole Brain Consulting, Smoketown LLC, SPINS, Polsinelli, Accelerated Growth, NewPoint Marketing, Creative Alignments, Makeena and Pod Foods.

For full Pitch Slam information, visit https://goodfoodfinancing.org/pitch-slam/.

The Pitch Slam is part of an outstanding program that includes industry titans such as Beyond Meat Executive Chair Seth Goldman and entrepreneur Kimbal Musk; local stars including Katlin Smith of Simple Mills, Kurt Seidensticker of Vital Proteins, and Stephanie Morimoto of Asutra; and the Financing Fair, where brands and investors connect.

There is also a separately ticketed Chefs for Change Reception immediately following the Conference. The Reception features delicious food from renowned Chicago chefs and a Successful Exits panel of entrepreneurs who made lucrative deals to sell their start-ups to bigger food companies. This fundraiser benefits groundbreaking programs of Naturally Chicago and the Good Food Accelerator.

Tickets for the Conference and the Reception can be purchased here. Media seeking credentials for the Conference should contact Ashley Thomas at SRW Agency at 224.234.5232 or 228355@email4pr.com.

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PITTSBORO Each year, Chatham Countys department leaders gather for a day of service and team-building activities as a way to give back to the community and get to know each other better.

On Oct. 15, the group provided a morning of service at the Central Carolina Community College Student Farm in Pittsboro.

County employees received a tour of the farm, which produces organic crops. Ashley Byrd, assistant manager, said the teams of county employee volunteers worked throughout the morning to remove pepper trellising and to harvest various crops including sweet potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. The volunteers were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor by taking home a bag of produce.

In just a few hours, the volunteers made a big impact in helping us harvest our crops, Byrd said. There is always work to be done on the farm, and we are grateful for the time that the county employees spent with us.

The organic produce from the Student Farm is provided to the CCCC Culinary Arts program as well as food pantries in Chatham County.

This was such a meaningful experience for our department leaders to come together and give back to the community that we serve while building stronger relationships with each other said County Manager Dan LaMontagne.

We learned a great deal about the delicious organic crops produced right here in our community and the hard work it takes to make them thrive.

County leaders also toured two new facilities under construction. Their first stop was Chatham Grove Elementary School, which is expected to open to students in the fall of 2020. Chatham Grove will be Chatham Countys 17th school and will also include a Community Center through partnership with Chatham County Parks and Recreation.

The group also toured the Central Carolina Community College Health Sciences Building, which is scheduled to open to students this winter.

Byrd noted that the CCCC Student Farm has a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Anyone who is interested in volunteering at CCCCs Student Farm may contact Ashley Byrd at ebyrd@cccc.edu or 919-545-8670.

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The global market for Organic Snack Food is expected to reach USD 762 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.34%, during the forecast period, 2019-2025.

The global snack food market is segmented by type into salted snacks, bakery snacks, confectionery, specialty & frozen snacks. The bakery snacks segment possesses the highest market coverage, while the salted snacks including potato chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, popcorn, pretzels, etc. are expected to have the highest market growth during the forecast period. The snack food industry also includes confectionery items like chocolates, candies and cookies, crackers, etc. The global snack food report discusses the market revenue in terms of distribution channels such as specialty stores, independent stores, online sales, convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarket, etc.

Snack food has emerged as an alternative to full-fledged meals with the paradigm shift in consumer behaviour patterns. The higher disposable incomes, as a result of the growing urbanization and increasing preference for convenience food, have triggered the growth of the snacks industry.

Top Companies in the Global Organic Snack Food Market: Pure Organic, Prana, Made in Nature, Kadac Pty Ltd, Navitas Naturals, General Mills, Woodstock Farms Manufacturing, SunOpta, Simple Squares, Organic Food Bar and others.

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With respect to the regional frame of reference, the report segments the Organic Snack Food market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Europe Holds the Major Share in Organic Snack Food Market:

Snack food products are largely consumed in the developed regions due to high commercialization and urbanization. The market is expected to growth with a high CAGR in developing countries across the globe. Europe represents the largest market for snack food products, followed by North America. The preference for healthy and nutritious snack food is expected to help maintain a steady growth in the developed markets. Asia-Pacific is poised to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand from the developing countries of India and China. The spread of western eating habits to the developing world and growing urbanization have helped in better market penetration for the global players in the developing nations of Asia-Pacific and South America. Among countries, the United States continues to be the largest market, accounting for one-thirds of the total. Japan and the United Kingdom together account for one-fourth of the global snack food market share.

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Its turkey time, and farms across Upstate New York are proud to sell their organic, pasture-raised turkeys to be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast. Many of these farms are small, family operations, but they offer a diverse range of goods, from other meats and poultry, to fresh vegetables and even a perfect pie for your table.

Weve found farms from Buffalo to Albany and everywhere in between. Theyre organized by region below.

Remember to order ahead. Trying to get a beautiful, local turkey the week before Thanksgiving is a risky strategy. Some farms start taking Thanksgiving orders as early as June, and may be sold out before November even starts.

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This farm welcomes visitors because they believe its important for people to know where there food comes from and how it was raised. Their pastured turkeys are raised on organic, non-GMO feed with no antibiotics or steroids. They also raise pastured beef, pork and chicken and produce shitake mushrooms and handmade soaps.

943 East Windfall Rd, Olean, NY 147860

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During the summer, Wendels is known for serving up tasty barbecued chicken on the weekends, but they also raise Thanksgiving thanksgiving (and Christmas) turkeys. During the fall they also have a pumpkin patch and fun activities for kids.

12466 Vaughn St, East Concord, NY 14055

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From the website: Franklin L. Barry established Barrys Turkey Farm in 1942 raising free ranged organic fresh turkeys and took great pride in that Barrys was the largest turkey farm selling to individuals and companies throughout the Rochester area. Presently owned and operated by Bernard (Ben) and Donna Barry, they continue to maintain the same pride and are committed to selling fresh farm raised organic turkeys to their valued customers with a premium turkey.

1364 Jackson Road, Webster, NY 14580

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This is a small, family farm that raises grass fed lamb, pastured poultry and free range Thanksgiving turkeys. They also produce free range eggs, seasonal produce, handmade soaps, wool yarn and maple syrup. Much of the farming is done using a team of real Belgian draft horses. They also run a small scale horse boarding operation and provide horse-drawn wagon rides for festivals and parades.

2528 Lakes Corners Rose Valley Rd., Clyde, NY 14433

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This is a small farm, but they do it all, from whole halves of pigs and cows to vegetable CSAs in the spring and fall, and, of course, your Thanksgiving turkey.

3450 Plank Road, Livonia, NY 14487

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This farm, near Binghamton, raises mainly beef and dairy cows, but also has chickens, eggs and turkeys for sale. Their poultry freely roams the farm, and sometimes even wanders into town.

1279 Caldwell Hill Rd, Lisle, New York 13797

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Greg and Berni Ortensi have lived on and operated this organic family farm since 2003. They specialize in organic beef cows, but they also board horses and grow hay and straw. And of course, they have your Thanksgiving turkeys. You can drop by for a visit by appointment.

741 County Highway 29, Richfield Springs, New York 13439

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Our pasture raised turkeys are low fat and high in quality protein, not to mention free of hormones, steroids, antibiotics and nervous stress! reads Moon Dancings website. These birds are pastured and free to roam and graze. They also raise pastured chicken and pork and grass-fed beef.

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NOTE: Moon Dancing Farm is sold out of Turkeys for the 2019 Thanksgiving season

This farm raises pastured, organic, Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys and claim that, no turkey tastes better. Period. They feed their animals no soy, wheat or corn and use flax, sunflower and field peas instead which boosts Omega-3s in their meat and egg products.

13054 Ira Station Rd, Martville, NY 13111

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NOTE: Happy Hooves Organic Farm is sold out of Turkeys for the 2019 Thanksgiving season, however last minute turkeys may be available to customers who call on November 23.

Beef and pork and poultry, all pastured, antibiotic and GMO free. If you love fresh farm food, ABC also runs a summer CSA with delivery in Central Square once a month, and sells their goods at the Watertown Wednesday market.

7141 Old State Rd., Croghan, NY 13327

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NOTE: Orders must be placed by June 1 for a Thanksgiving turkey.

Marchaland farms has been raising farm fresh, pastured turkeys for 25 years, but its history goes back to 1934. Now in its 5th generation of family owners, they also sell all-natural beef and chicken and cattle.

211 Burton Road, Greenwich, NY 12834

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They dont raise their own turkeys, instead sourcing them from other local farms, but if youre looking for a Thanksgiving turkey in the Hudson Valley, this is a great place to find one. They are pasture raised on clover, alfalfa, timothy and orchard grass. Why not order one of their homemade pies while youre at it?

9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JCT, NY 12533

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Looking for a Pasture-Raised, Antibiotic and Hormone-Free Turkey packed with flavor? Youve come to the right place! Karl Family farms chooses turkeys that are vigorous foragers who are hardy and develop a deeper flavor than industrially raised birds.

Karl Family Farms, 2207 NY 32, Modena, NY, 12548

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Northwind Farms has traditional New Holland White Turkeys as well as Heritage Bronze Turkeys, and for those who something a little different for their Thanksgiving feast, they also offer French Rouen ducks, beef filets, briskets and hams.

185 W Kerley Cor Rd, Tivoli NY 12583

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Raised in special mobile pens that provide regular patches of fresh grass and food, these Broad-Breasted White turkeys help revitalize the grass while theyre growing. This farm also sells beef, pork, chicken and specializes in raw milk.

1359 Old Ford Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561

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With so many wine clubs flooding the market all vying for part of your monthly booze budget, you might be wondering which is the best wine subscription or home delivery services to try. There is likely be no one right answer but there are differences worth investigating to help you pick the best possible online wine subscription service for your specific needs and tastes.

Though online wine clubs and wine subscriptions have exploded in recent years (God bless technology), the idea of having wines picked for you on a monthly basis by a knowledgeable source is hardly new. According to the Los Angeles Times, the first-ever wine club started in California, but not in the vine-friendly regions that might have just sprung to mind. In 1970s Palos Verdes, pharmacist and wine enthusiast Paul Kalemkiarian Sr. acquired a neighboring liquor store. His wine knowledge dwarfed that of many of his customers, so he started making monthly recommendations. Eventually, he began delivering wine picks to his loyal customers, and the original Wine of the Month Club was born.

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By 2006, there were an estimated 800 wine clubsor wine subscription services in the United States alone offering wines from boutique wineries, small-batch and private label wine, personalized wine to fit preferences and everything else you couldn't previously get at the liquor store. Today, younger subscription services understand the power of niche branding and are tapping into the millennial market, making the wine home delivery world even denser. And though it's true te competition will help keep overall wine prices lower, if you're a novice enthusiast and potential subscribers you have to wade through hundreds of wine services with a wide variety of price ranges, shipping frequencies, overall wine volume and winery conditions.

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So which is the best wine subscription for you, your budget and habits in 2019? You may start by asking yourself a few questions. Do you want a wine club that curated to your specific tastes? Perhaps have some wine experts to tell you what's good? Are you into vegan wines? What about biodynamic? And what should a "good" wine cost? If all of these choices seem overwhelming, we get it. It's why we canvassed the wine club landscape to uncork the best memberships for you -- from wine subscriptions that specialize in monthly surprises to services carefully curated to your exacting ideas of what makes an on-point sauvignon blanc. These wine subscription services and wine of the month clubs offer thoughtful selection, great customer service, tremendous value for wine lovers of all levels, delivering fabulous bottles for the dinner table (or on the couch -- we don't judge).

Best wine subscription for most people

Winc

$13+/bottle

Best budget-friendly wine subscription

Martha Stewart Wine Club

$50/6 weeks; $90/8 weeks

Best customizable wine subscription

Cellars Wine Club

$29+/month

Best wine subscription if you like to try before you buy

Vinebox

$72/quarter

Best sparkling wine and rose subscription

Vinley Market

$59/month

Best wine subscription with in-person perks

The Panel

$99/month; $299/month

Best biodynamic and organic wine subscription

Plonk Wine Club

$110/month

Best vegan wine subscription

Vegan Wines

$98+/month

Best wine subscription box for cheese and charcuterie lovers

Wine Down Box

$70/month

Best subscription for people who don't drink a lot of wine

Ninety Plus Cellars

$50+/quarter

Our picks were chosen through a mix of personal experience, reviews from industry-leading wine and food sites and customer reviews from third-party sites like TrustPilot and HighYa. We also took into consideration the wine club's customer service, ease of site navigation, and breadth of wines to choose from, but to be clear we did not personally test every subscription service.

Formerly known as Club W, Winc asks customers to take a short quiz and then presents dozens of wine options and four highlighted recommendations that should match your palate. If you already know what you like, you can choose which wines to add to your box, and use the site's filter options to find sweet, international and vegan wines (yes, that's a thing).

You don't have to pick four wines, but it's generally the easiest way to get to the free shipping minimum. If you don't curate your box or forget to skip the month, your top recommendations will be shipped to you.

Winc sells both its own wines and bottles from independent wineries. The Winc wines generally have more hits than misses, while the indie wines rarely disappoint.

At $13 per bottle and up, even with the occasional poor pour, Winc provides an overall great value for the wines and user-friendly site. You receive a credit toward your next purchase for any wine you don't enjoy. Plus, you can rate the wines (between one and five stars), which improves your future recommendations and helps others make decisions.

You can skip your next delivery if you'll be out of town, but you cannot pause your subscription if you need a longer break. Introverts should know that you need to cancel via phone or online chat (the latter being the fastest way).

Novices and connoisseurs alike can build lasting brand loyalty with Winc's selection, but be warned: some subscribers might get tired of its stock in a few months if they want something different with each delivery. Either way, we think there's something for everyone in this wine subscription.

Leave it to Martha Stewart to make your wine habit simultaneously more affordable and chic. Stewart chooses all of the wines, and everyone's first box is identical (a mix of reds and whites), providing an introduction to the collection. Afterwards, deliveries can be customized to include all reds, all whites or a mix.

You can choose a half or full case of wine to receive every six or eight weeks, respectively. It's $50 for six weeks and $90 for eight weeks, so whether you go with the half-case or full-case option, each bottle works out to be less than $9.

You'll also get tips on proper serving techniques, pairing options, and as you might guess, general entertaining wisdom with each case. In order to cancel or skip, you'll need to reach out to customer service.

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If you've graduated from the Gallos and the Cupcakes and want to include more nuanced, complex and higher-priced wine in your life, Firstleaf might be for you. Its palate quiz is one of the most involved, asking for varietal (pinot noir vs. shiraz) preferences in addition to using several household name wines as taste benchmarks. It also asks you about certain qualities you might prefer -- such as minerality -- in contrast to similar quizzes which assume many don't know what that means.

Firstleaf offers six bottles per month for $80, based on your results and monthly ratings, and the first month is half-price. You can schedule the delivery frequency however you please (according to the company, most customers choose an every other month schedule), and can swap out each of your selections through your account, but if you don't like the replacement, you'll have to email customer support. Otherwise, skipping a single order, putting your account on hold, reactivating it, and canceling your subscription altogether can all be done through your online account.

Cellars Wine Club ($29 and up per month)actually offers 12 different wine clubs that you can switch between, based on your preferences. A team of experts tastes and chooses the wines for the clubs every month. Ultimately, these experts pull from the same pool of wines, but the individual sub-clubs cater to specific tastes and categories.

Most of these sub-clubs ship two wine bottles, but there are also single-bottle, red trio and full case (a dozen bottles) options. Clubs are curated by themes like taste (Sweet Wines Club), region (West Coast Club) and even wine scale ranking (90+ Point Club). While other services, especially palate-based ones, box you into experiencing certain kinds of wine, Cellars allows you to be adventurous from shipment to shipment without compromising quality.

You can set the number of shipments, frequency and the start month for each club, and mixed clubs let you choose your ideal reds-to-whites ratio. Switching between clubs can be done online through your account, but if you want to cancel your subscription all together, you have to reach out to customer service.

No online tasting quiz here. Vinebox lets you try before you buy with its quarterly wine subscription. Instead of getting stuck with entire bottles of random wines, you get nine small vials delivered every three months.

The twist-top vials hit the middle ground between a tasting pour and a standard glass pour. This way, you can try these wines and maybe even have enough to pair with a meal or just unwind at the end of the day. You can also double your box -- saving 10% -- if you want to get a friend or significant other in on the tasting experience. Vinebox uses a special rebottling process to preserve the wine's taste, and each tube can keep the wine good for up to three years.

Until July of last year, Vinebox was a monthly subscription service. The customer experience has changed only slightly, but the wine curation is focused even more on discovery than before. You still have control over your preferred red to white ratio for your boxes.

If you really like one or more of your testers, you can buy a whole bottle on the Vinebox website (a perk for subscribers only). If you sign up for a quarterly subscription ($72 and up per quarter), you get a $15 credit towards a full bottle every three months. If you pay for the full year, you'll get a $30 credit each quarter. We also like that it's really easy to skip a month or cancel your subscription right from your online account.

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Bubbly and rose lovers can finally get their fix without leaving their house. Vinley Market ships out two bottles each month at $59 per month: One is always sparkling wine (Champagne, cava, or prosecco) and the other is always a rose. You're always ready for a celebration with this subscription. We doubt you'll get tired of these refreshing wines, but if you do, you can cancel through your online account or via email.

Is your rose habit a little more serious? Winc's Summer Societe delivers a sweet rose throughout the summer months in magnum bottles or smaller, glass-portioned bottles. The membership is currently sold out, but it recurs every summer and you can buy regular size bottles through a normal Winc membership.

For a drier, more portable rose, Una Lou also offers a summertime subscription in different quantities of four-pack cans (equivalent to two wine bottles). Ninety Plus Cellars also does a seasonal subscription for its assortment of dry roses.

For some people, wine is a way of life, and The Panel gets this. Each month a group of winemakers, sommeliers and other wine experts blindly taste a selection of wines. You'll then receive three or six of what they determine as the winning vinos.

There are three tiers of membership at $99 per month and upwhich also give you access to The Panel's lounge in Sonoma, California, as well as invites to special events. The most premium membership includes perks like cellar consultations. Any membership level can reach capacity as subscriptions ebb and flow, so we can't promise that you'll be chosen right away (or at all).

The popularity of biodynamic wines aligns with a growing desire to consume natural, organic foods. Organic grapes are a great place to start, but biodynamic farming and processing doesn't deteriorate the soil or add traditional winemaking additives like artificial sugars.

Plonk Wine Club pulls biodynamic wines from all corners of the globe. As with everything else that's organic, this is a pricey box ($110 per month)that only contains four bottles. You can also order a dozen at a discount, but instead of getting an additional eight unique wines, you'll be stocking up on three bottles of each of that month's picks.

Knowing whether or not a wine is vegan at your local store is nearly impossible, and you often need to do some heavy sleuthing if you want to ensure your wine is vegan. Vegan Wines wants to take the research off your plate and fill your glass with vegan wines every month.

For $98 and up per box, you can choose from a starter box which includes three premium bottles or subscribe to its Red Lovers or Signature Club options. The latter two clubs ship six wines quarterly from international vegan wineries and you can add vegan cheese pairings from Miyoko's Creamery.

You can also change what kind of box you receive every month. In order to change your subscription type or cancel it, you need to email their team before your next shipment.

Want a party in a box? Wine Down Box sends you a standout wine with perfect cheese and cured meat pairings. You might have a vague idea of what cheeses goes with different wines, but the rules don't always apply to complex, nuanced bottles.

Each box includes a bottle of wine and the perfect cheese, meat and artisanal crackers to pair it with. The perishables ship separately from the wine, but the packages are staggered so that they reach your home at about the same time. You'll also get pairing notes to help turn you into a charcuterie expert.

Also, shipping is included in the $70 per month cost, and you can cancel your subscription at any time.

Maybe wine isn't your drink of choice, but it's always nice to have a few bottles around. Ninety Plus Cellars ships rebranded wines from reputable wineries every three months. Meaning, they purchase a small percentage of bottles from vineyards with histories of highly rated wines and repackage them.

This way, you get three or six standout bottles each quarter for a fraction of their cost. For $50 per quarter and up, you can get the three best wines of the season, six reds, or a mix of six reds, whites and occasional roses and/or bubbly. It recently added the option to choose a dozen reds or a mix of a dozen bottles, in case you want to stock up for a party or the holiday season. Some of the older, legacy wine club companies still do quarterly shipments, but we think Ninety Plus offers a better value and has a more user-friendly website.

Simple to use and straightforward, if you're looking for the convenience and discount associated with wine delivery but not the commitment of a full subscription service, you might likeWine Insiders. The brand offers a careful selection of wines including reds, whites, sparkling, ros all under $20 with zero subscription or monthly commitment and free shipping on six bottles or more.

The key to Wine Insiders, however, may be to take advantage of their special wine sets of four or six bottles or seasonal offers like the 2019Summer of Roswhich consisted of three monthly shipments of six well-rated bottles (18 total) of the pink stuff for a flat fee of $255, including shipping.

Our picks were chosen through a mix of personal experience, reviews from industry-leading wine and food sites and customer reviews from casual wine enthusiasts via third-party sites like TrustPilot and HighYa. We also took into consideration customer service, ease of site navigation and breadth of wines to choose from.

Though media companies are credited with kicking off the wine club renaissance in 2008 (think The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times), they use one of a few, massive wine merchants to fill their orders. As a result, these companies, along with older clubs like Laithwaite's and Turner Classic Movies', essentially pull from the same lot, often marking up prices in the process. The lack of value and unique offerings excluded these services from our list. Some of the older clubs like Vinesse and California Wine Club do deliver some high-quality selections, but they also have text-heavy sites that were exhausting to navigate as well as cancellation policies that involve tedious phone calls.

Winc and Firstleaf are great examples of quiz-based wine clubs that offer customizable breadth to consumers. However, Bright Cellars, which also uses a quiz to discern customers' likes and dislikes, did not make our list. We found that this particular club ships lackluster wines, the palate quiz often spits out the same or nearly identical recommendations for very different people, and its customer service could be better.

Wine Awesomeness, which taps into millennial wanderlust with its international offerings, gets tons of press (it even publishes its own magazine). Despite this impeccably crafted aesthetic, the club's subscribers and reviewers found the wines boring and also reported some serious shipping issues.

Tasting Room was considered for our trial-size wine pick, but it has gained a reputation as a bait-and-switch service. Most online reviewers loved the introductory taste test, only to be disappointed with the wine curation afterwards.

In recent years, food-delivery services have also gotten into the wine-subscription service. Both Blue Apron and HelloFresh rolled out wine subscription add-ons to their popular meal-delivery services. Blue Apron's smaller, 500 milliliter offerings tend to be more premium than HelloFresh's, but both have a strong hit-or-miss reputation and don't take your palate into consideration by only providing direct meal pairings, which is why they ultimately didn't make our list.

We absolutely loved the premium, boutique winery offerings of Pour This from renowned sommelier Ashley Ragovin, but her subscription service has been terminated. We looked into SommSelect as an alternative, but its selections more closely aligned with those of The Panel than the rare finds Ragovin could produce.

The Panel's main competitor was Illinois-based Cooper's Hawk Wine Club, since both offer in-person perks. Unless you live in Illinois, the value and experience of Cooper's Hawk is greatly diminished, partially thanks to shipping costs and bottle markups. Even with local benefits, the Cooper's Hawk wineries have more of an industrial aesthetic, and you would be limited to offerings from its domestic vineyards.

This article was written by J. Fergus.

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Tysons Reporter was able to take a tour today (Tuesday) inside the new Whole Foods store ahead of its grand opening in The Boro tomorrow.

The 70,000-square-foot store was almost entirely furnished and set-up, with the exceptions of occasional minor details. Brightly colored, organic produce adorned shelves throughout the store.

The store features surprising amenities for customers, including self-serve machines that slice pineapples and squeeze fresh orange juice, a self-serve station where customers can enjoy wine and beer on-site while they shop and a gaming area.

A fresh bakery, premade meal options and a bar with happy hour specials and on-site dining also are available.

Around the store, associates were seen preparing food for the grand opening, including a woman carefully balancing a cheese display and butchers preparing fresh cuts.

A full-time certified cheese professional will help customers find products to suit their needs, a spokesperson told Tysons Reporter on the tour.

The store features more than 1,000 local products from the D.C. area, which includes a few brews on tap, a spokesperson said.

Food and Drink Options

In addition to grocery shopping, customers can grab a bite to eat from several fast-food options.

The stores food hall on the first floor will include:

Shoppers can also expect a pub and game room on the second floor, an in-house bakery, butcher and seafood departments, a specialty foods section, anAllegrocoffee and tea bar and aJRINKjuice bar.

The store also has prepared foods at the self-serve hot and cold bars, along with a pizza bar, an Indian venue with two in-store tandoori ovens, a barbecue bar and a deli, according to a press release.

This location also features High Point, the largest bar in any Whole Foods, according toCarl DePree, the store manager.

Customers are also able to sip and shop, the store representative said. There will be eight wines, craft cocktails fromPratt Standard Cocktail Company and about a dozen beers on tap, the press release said.

Grand Opening Details

For the grand opening tomorrow, the location will offer the first 200 people a savings card ranging from $5 to $100 along with a reusable canvas tote bag featuring the Tysons store, the press release said.

Attendees will also be able to try samples fromCafe Kreyol and Poppys Stuffed Bagels while music plays.

DePree said he is excited to see the reactions of customers tomorrow at 8 a.m. when they finally open for business.

On Thursday (Nov. 7), the store will donate 5% of sales toFood For Others, a local charity fighting food insecurity in the Northern Virginia area, according to the press release.

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Thevegan pasta marketis on a pace to grow ~9% annually through 2029, following a worldwide shift away from consuming animal-based products giving a boost to the demand for vegan pasta in the fast growing global F&B industry.

According to a new report by Future Market Insights, in 2019, worldwide sales of vegan pasta, contributed by both conventional and organic variants, are estimated to reach a value of ~US$ 136 Mn. Demand for conventional vegan pasta continues to ride on wider availability, and its relatively low cost has made it the product of choice among consumers.

Key Takeaways from the Vegan Pasta Market Study

As the growth of vegan culture and vegetarianism is expected to be quite strong going forward, vegan pasta will go mainstream with manufacturers centering on extended portfolio and branding their products with nutritional and environmental benefits, says the report analyst.

Product Innovation Focused on Healthier and Sustainable Diets

The vegan pasta market is still at its infancy, with plenty of room for improvement. A variety of vegan pasta is likely to hit the shelves in the near future, as manufacturer prioritize organic and gluten-free aspects to ensure higher product quality and nutritional benefits.

Veganism as a concept is practically unknown in remote areas and certain cities in developing countries, signifying a relatively low growth prospects of vegan pasta market in regions such as South Asia and Middle East & Africa. The scenario may change in the next ten years on the account of macro factors including internet penetration, which has been fueling the unification of media and food culture.

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