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Stephanie • March 30, 2020

The Bigger Picture: How the Global Alcohol Industry Is Responding to Covid-19

Over the past few weeks, as COVID-19 continues to spread and containment efforts reach new peaks, global sentiment has turned from shock to anxiety (and everything in between) quite quickly. For many of us COVID-19 creates a very uncertain future. People are concerned about their own health, the health of their loved ones, school, employment,

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Stephanie • March 30, 2020

5 At-Home Mixologists Share Their Favorite Quarantine Cocktails

For better or worse, the shift towards at-home mixology couldn’t be more timely. This list of home mixologist influencers from around the globe – and their Instagammable works of drink art – will inspire you to get crafty at your own bar cart. As all things seasonal, local, and even foraged continue to dominate cocktail

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Stephanie • March 25, 2020

Responding to Covid-19: How Bars & Cafes Are Using Ripples

The recent tidal wave of Covid-19 related memes underlines the power of positive content to help us cope collectively in times of crisis. As one popular illustrator notes, “Using art and humor right is one of the most comforting things in times like this… it normalizes the situation we’re in without really ignoring the concern.“

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Stephanie • March 8, 2020

New insights to help you understand the Gen Z drinker

Just when you think you’ve finally got a handle on millennials and all their very specific purchasing and drinking preferences, here comes Gen Z. With a smartphone in one hand and their other index finger on the pulse of a number of important social issues, Gen Z have arrived and they’re ready to become the

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Stephanie • February 24, 2020

3 alcohol brands with a killer visual identity on Instagram

We’ve said it elsewhere and we’ll say it here: social media and alcohol go hand in hand. Brand managers for alcohol companies understand the importance of alcohol advertising and getting their brand’s personality across on social to Gen Y and especially to Gen Z audiences. They know that conveying identity visually is critical to winning

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Stephanie • February 17, 2020

Ones to Watch: 12 Must-See Speakers at Night Club & Bar 2020

For 35 years, the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas has served as the annual gathering of America’s most influential bar, restaurant and beverage professionals. According to NCB show organizers, “as a rule of thumb … if you work at an on-premise establishment that sells spirits or beer, then you’ll benefit from attending.” That

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Stephanie • February 16, 2020

6 Fresh Cocktail Trends for 2020 (And 3 That Are Definitely Done)

Lay These Three Trends to Rest in 2019 First things first. Before we get into the cocktail trends that are sweeping 2020 (many of which are layovers from last year) let’s start with what’s out. Last year was a great year for spirits in many ways, and we all had fun with our Aperol Spritzes,

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Stephanie • December 9, 2019

8 Great Foamy Cocktail Recipes (+How to Add Foam to Any Cocktail)

The recipes included here are our tried-and-true favorites for creating a perfect canvas to print your Ripples designs. You can add foam (and then Ripples creations!) to almost any cocktail using one of the ingredients or tools below.Let’s get bubbly, shall we? Add just one of these to any cocktail to create perfectly printable foam:

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Stephanie • December 1, 2019

Red Alert: Ripples Carrot Pods Now Available

There’s a new baby in the Ripples family and this one likes to get all the attention. Meet the new Ripples 100% natural Carrot Pod! It’s compatible with all Ripple Makers and prints in vibrant shades of red on coffee, beer, and cocktails to make your bev-top creations stand out like nothing else. Our

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Stephanie • November 19, 2019

5 business insights from Starbucks holiday drink menu

When the air turns crisp, Mariah Carey begins to take over the airwaves, and everything starts to look a little red, green and sparkly, you know one thing is for sure: the Starbucks holiday drink menu is coming. Whether you love them or you don’t, you have to admit that Starbucks dominates the holiday season.

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stephanie9 • October 21, 2019

Innovative Food & Beverage Trends in 2019

Food and beverage forecasting is not a science, and just like in any art form, trends in the foodservice world are constantly shifting to reflect the changing interests and needs of our guests and consumers. Besides being a fun game, keeping up with these trends is important to F&B directors, hotel or restaurant owners, chefs,

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Stephanie • September 29, 2019

6 things you need to know about Host Milano 2019

Host Milano is one of those events for which you could read a very brief summary and think you know everything you need to know. A tradeshow dedicated to food taking place in the city of Milan? What a beautiful thing, no further details necessary. But Host Milano 2019 is even more incredible than it

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