# AMERICAN VINEGAR WORKS

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Podcast: [ContenderCast with Justin Honaman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contendercast-with-justin-honaman-8266)
Published: 2026-04-13T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Boston-based American Vinegar Works is bringing artisanal vinegar back to the US, reviving a centuries-old fermentation process from the 1820s, transforming it into a modern craft brand that meets growing consumer demand for authentic, clean-label, premium pantry staples. The vinegar market is a $10.8B global industry, and specialty vinegars are among the fastest-growing categories, projected to expand nearly 7% annually. Founder Rodrigo Vargas joins Justin to share how artisanal vinegar is not just a culinary trend, but a growing landscape of consumer demand and what it takes to reimagine a historic American industry in 2026.

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