Pour With Pride: Bigger Than Bar Supplies

Pour With Pride: Bigger Than Bar Supplies

Pride Month is celebrated in many ways around the world to champion equal justice and equal opportunity within the LBGTQ+ community. Pride is a way to remember and honor those who bravely fought for full equality and against discrimination. From parades to workshops to concerts, there are many ways to get involved with Pride.

Fortunately, much work has been done over the years to make workplaces more supportive and inclusive. Today companies are becoming much more inclusive by creating non-discrimination policies, transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage and equitable benefits for LQBTQ+ workers. And while companies in the Food & Beverage industry have come a long way, there’s still plenty of work to be done.

Here at Crew Supply Co., an industry leader in barware sets and bar supplies, we’re proud to be an active supporter and champion of LGBTQ+ affirming spaces in the Food & Beverage industry. We believe that inclusivity isn’t just a social imperative; it’s better for business. So for Pride Month, we created a #PourWithPride campaign to raise awareness of the importance of inclusivity in the Food & Beverage industry, help connect business owners and individuals with tools and resources to cultivate inclusive environments, and hosting the first of many events that platform LBGTQ+ community members in the industry. In addition, we created a Pride Pin so you and others can show your support, and we’re featuring our Pride Pack barware set this month. Read on to learn more.

Pour with Pride: Setting the Standard for Inclusivity and Better Business

Creating inclusive spaces improves staff morale, team culture and business operations. According to Cheyenne Serene, a bar manager in New Orleans, “Inclusive spaces affirm customers that they are seen, supported and will be accommodated, which attracts both new and repeat customers.” 

Companies that have inclusivity programs, and not just hiring practices but in every detail of their environments, improve business operations. According to McKinsey, 2015, diverse, inclusive companies are 35% more likely to outperform the least ethnically diverse companies. Per Bershin, 2019, they have a 2.3X higher cash flow per employee. It’s a win-win.

Here at Crew, we’re known as an innovative barware company, but we’re also fierce advocates for inclusivity in business practices. To help get the conversation going, we created a thoughtful, evidence-based resource to share with business leaders so they can think about how to implement positive changes. Download our free "Pour with Pride" PDF to share with your crew!

Crew Pride Pin: Put Your Values on Display

For Pride Month and beyond, we wanted to do something for our fellow industry friends to put their values on proud display. So, we collaborated with Love & Victory to develop a Pride Pin so people can show their pride and support for the community. Love & Victory took our concept, and together with their knowledge of our products, they designed what we think is a pretty unique and snazzy pin.

Even if you’re not in the Food & Beverage industry, you may know someone who is or is an LBGTQ+ supporter and would enjoy wearing a pin.

Not only will people get to share their pride, but proceeds from the sale of each pin will support the development of educational resources and events supporting equality in the Food & Beverage industry. It’s a win-win! Learn more about and purchase a Pride Pin here. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to get in on the fun campaign.

Crew Barware Set: Pride Pack

At Crew, we believe in high-quality, efficient barware for the busiest of restaurants and bars to the most upscale or novice home bar. That’s why we spent years perfecting our barware. One of our top-selling products is the Pride Pack, which includes a mix of our barware together in a perfect pack:

• 2 "Crafty" Crew Bottles® - Our sleek design combines optimal performance with functionality, and we think you’ll agree that it’s simply the best way to infuse, mix and pour liquid ingredients such as simple syrups, fresh juices, oil infusions and cocktail ingredients.
• 1 "Classic" Crew Bottle® - Our Crew Bottle® that’s completely see-through.
• 3 Chubby Bottles - Our favorite Crew Bottle® with a (pleasantly) plump figure is perfect for olive oil infusions, dressing and craft cocktail pairings.