While my mother’s side is Celtic and Bavarian, my father’s side is Danish and Norwegian (and British later on). I grew up feeling deeply connected to my ancestors’ traditions. We frequently ate traditional Nordic foods, celebrated holidays the Scandi way, and led lifestyles that were filled with northern practices such as hygge, layering clothing, and taking steams.

Sustainable snacking has never been easier. With so many options on the market, those who want to try out sustainable snacks don’t have to live in a big city anymore to be able to do it. From online stores of eco-friendly snacks to entire aisles in the grocery store, there is a lot to try out there.

Scottish whiskey maker The Macallan is bringing personalized hospitality to the City of Angels. Located near the famous neighborhood of Bel Air, The Macallan Villa takes cues from the surrounding greenery, city views and the Pacific Ocean.

The French maison is preparing to bring toasts and touchpoints to the two-week-long competitions.

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët is working with Italian design studio Formafantasma. In September 2024, the maison will inaugurate the research-backed firm’s biodiversity-themed architectural installation at its Agusons vineyard in Ambonnay, France. Perrier-Jouët’s first edition of its Banquet of Nature gastronomic programming will likewise be unveiled in the Champagne region this autumn and at the Design Miami art fair in December.

As the environmental emergency unfolds, LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy is painting a green vision of the future. The maison is out with a movie called "Living Landscapes" that not only outlines the effects of climate change on the industry, but the ways that the company is adapting. Though it has been practiced for millennia, winemaking is getting reimagined by Hennessy as it ushers in a new era with rewilding, regenerative agriculture and a pesticide-free terroir.

LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is debuting a series of culinary excursions stateside. The maison, together with membership-based luxury agency Indagare Travel, has curated a trio of four-day trips involving rosé and cuvée pairing sessions, set to take place this fall. The Krug Indagare Insider Journeys will connect guests and the brand's global community of chef ambassadors via gastronomic experiences — the destination-based bookings open this month.

LVMH-owned Champagne house Moët & Chandon is opening a new exhibit in Epernay, France. Masters from textile and embroidery design studio Atelier Baqué Molinié are translating elements of the maison's history into unique works of art. From May 18, 2024, the contemporary creations are part of Memories of Tomorrow from Moët & Chandon.

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët’s collaboration with three-Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire allows its cuvées to shine. The French culinary figure brings his refined touch to a pairing done with Séverine Frerson, cellar master at the maison. Using locally sourced ingredients and Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque, gourmet recipes are now revealed that draw inspiration from nature.

LVMH-owned Champagne house Ruinart is once again turning to the creative world to uplift an essential ingredient for its products: sustainability. In a brand first, the annual Carte Blanche commission is going to six artists, each tasked with exploring humankind’s relationship with the earth. Their work will be unveiled this year at fairs around the world through the “Conversations with Nature” series, inclusive of American “artivist” Andrea Bowers, British installation artist Marcus Coates, Japanese musician Tomoko Sauvage, Cameroonian visual artist Pascale Marthine Tayou, Brazilian sculptor Henrique Oliveria and Dutch ecological artist Thijs Biersteker.

Dubai, U.A.E-based airline Emirates is introducing new menu options with its diverse consumer base in mind. Reporting that demand for plant-based meals has spiked 40 percent year-on-year, the company is embarking on a culinary journey. Emirates is adding to its " vegan vault" of more than 300 recipes, rolling out new dishes in its lounges and on flights in 2024.

Luxury cruise line Silversea is answering the call from affluent travelers for immersive excursions. The company’s Silver Nova ship, which debuted this summer and arrived in the Americas for the first time this month, is now home to an expanded “S.A.L.T.,” or “Sea and Land Taste” culinary program. Including an all-new, interactive Chef’s Table meal experience, the revamp supports Silversea’s quest to conjure up authentic and localized tastes that are tailored to its itineraries.

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët is bringing attention to the interconnectedness of the planet's ecosystems, and the natural functions that drive the production of the company's products. Out now, “Fill Your World With Wonder” dances with scenes of flowers and futuristic visions of a green future, the new campaign starring French actor and director Mélanie Laurent who takes a stand in supporting sustainable strides. As a well-known environmentalist and recently-appointed “Artisan of Change” for the house, she helps bring attention to Perrier-Jouët’s efforts in regenerative agriculture with the new excerpt.

Scottish whisky maker The Macallan is introducing the first edition of a new experiential retail concept. Located at Raffles Singapore, The Macallan House pays tribute to the brand's Speyside estate — stationed many miles away, the 3,000-square-foot space remains connected to natural landscapes while offering bar-side cocktails, bottle engraving services and more. Nestled within the luxury hotel, the consumer-facing hub allows audiences to dive into its world of spirits and enjoy custom perks along the way.

As demand for sustainable dining and green edible products rises, high-end labels across categories are stepping up. Culinary, hospitality, spirits and even fashion brands are showing support for the slow food trend specifically, releasing sensorial campaigns, hosting ecological education events and debuting farm-to-table menus. As the uplifting of local ingredients and traditional practices is widely upheld by the environmentally conscious Gen Z and millennial population, it seems that choosing to embrace the movement is an effort that appeals to modern consumers while still keeping luxury’s high value of heritage at its heart.

Scottish whiskey maker The Macallan is celebrating the sherry-seasoned, oak-casked work it is doing in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Made up of five expressions aged between 12 and 30 years, the Color Collection is a travel exclusive, available via the brand's global boutiques, as well as specific airports and duty-free locations, starting in September 2023. Capturing the evolution of the distilling process’s many natural hues and the landscapes that make it possible, the bottles and their boxes were designed in collaboration with American artist David Carson.

Private aviation company VistaJet is bringing fruits of the ocean to its fleet. Partnering with globally-recognized sustainable seafood restaurant Estiatorio Milos, luxury jet setters can now feast on a signature menu in the clouds. The Mediterranean array is exclusively available onboard VistaJet crafts, arriving on the heels of the airline’s Private Dining program rollout, which serves dishes dreamed up by global celebrity chefs.

LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond is saluting the slow food practices of a beloved region, currently filled with flocking tourists. Taking consumers on a gastronomic journey, the land-based and hyper-local diet of the Mediterranean is celebrated in the latest "Taste Travel: Journeys into Local Flavor" campaign. Tapping chefs, longtime preservers of culinary heritage and traditional farmers on the Amalfi Coast, Belmond is shining a light on this intimate part of the Italian identity. Taking consumers on a gastronomic journey, the land-based and hyper-local diet of the Mediterranean is celebrated in the latest "Taste Travel: Journeys into Local Fla