If we wish to drink super delicious coffees in the future we have to make sure the farmers are getting more of the value than today. Increasing their revenue is in our own interest as that’s what allows the farmers to produce better quality. If we get better quality our customers are happier and it generates more money we can then bring back to the farmers. A positive spiral where we all win.
Read MoreWe live in a fast-paced world, often stressed and fragmented. I was very interested in how traditional knowledge of medicinal herbs and plants can be preserved and shared, whilst also making it functional and applicable to our busy, modern lives. With Wilden, we aim to advance traditional knowledge, and offer perspectives on herbal infusions, and the power they have to impact our life and health in positive ways!
Read MoreJustin Chearno was one of the pioneers of the natural wine movement and a founding partner at The Four Horsemen, a Parisian-inspired bistro in Brooklyn. He curated one of the country’s most respected wine lists. In 2022, it was awarded as the Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation. Aleks Zecevic spoke to him on the occasion of Karakterre's tasting in Austria in May 2024.
Read MoreWhen I look closer at their art, there’s so much inspiration in there for me. I come to understand that all of these people are on a similar journey, questioning (themselves) a lot. Sometimes we walk a little bit of that way together, ready to do extra miles to create the outstanding.
Read MoreWe want to empower every person — from the world’s best sommeliers to passionate consumers — to better connect with the wines that they drink, taste, serve or sell.
Read MoreI don’t want to try and prioritize which elements are above others; they’re all intertwined.
Read MoreWhatever we do, we need to feel either its good for our business, its great fun, it brings us forward and unites us with great humans. Ideally, it's all four.
Read MoreSuccess for me is not only an economic one, it is also a social one, it is not only about business, but also about harmony in the family, great marriage , raising the kids well to prepare them for what there is to come, to raise them as good human beings.
Read MoreI build a lot of positive habits, such as my morning routine with meditation, breathwork, a small workout and a bit of peace of mind before i open the laptop. Also, i switched to a Light phone, a game changer for me. But the two things which are not negotiable are clean food and sleep.
Read MoreProfessionally I am most proud of the project Vivid Vineyards. We organised a conference dedicated to trees planted in the vineyards and diversification of vineyards in general. It was attended by 70 winemakers and they loved it. Using my legacy in the wine industry for improving the landscape we live in makes lots of sense to me.
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