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India's Wild Agave Sparks a New Spirit Industry
India's wild agave americana, traditionally used as fencing, has become the foundation of a new domestic agave spirit industry. The market is growing at 31% annually, according to distiller Maya Pistola Agavepura. Farmers like Masapalli Venkatesh coordinate wild harvests across states, but the informal supply chain faces challenges from genetic inconsistency to tight harvest windows.
Jun 12, 2026 1 source