UK supermarkets back Amorim’s FSC cork
Two leading supermarket chains in the United Kingdom have committed to using Amorim’s environmentally friendly FSC corks in 2010. Sainsbury’s will become the first retailer to make all its corks FSC certified, while The Co-operative Group has also committed to Amorim’s environmentally friendly natural cork closures.
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Further support for cork quality in USA
The performance of natural cork as a wine closure continues to win support in the US with the Washington-based French Wine Society emphasising that cork-related taint was not an issue at its annual conference staged in October.
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Trial positive for cork
A wine closure trial conducted by leading UK retail chain Somerfield has proven positive for cork and in particular Amorim’s high-tech Neutrocork seal. The trial is comparing the performance of Neutrocork and a synthetic closure on an Italian chardonnay over 12 months.
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European Wine Bloggers Conference sponsorship
Amorim has continued its support of the annual European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC), with a ‘gold sponsorship’ of the 2009 event. The conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 October to 1 November.
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Cork recycling takes flight
ReCORK America, a wine cork recycling program developed by Amorim, has received another boost to its rapid growth with an agreement to recycle used wine corks at American Airlines’ Admirals Club locations throughout the US.
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No stone unturned in quest for quality
Pago de Vallegarcía owner Alfonso Cortina de Alcocer has left no stone unturned in his efforts to develop a winery of outstanding quality. In fact, it appears as though the stones unearthed during construction have been artistically deployed in the stunning architect-designed building that sits in the middle of the vineyard.
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Cork a key to success in US market
The preference for natural cork as a wine closure in the United States has been underlined with the release of two new studies as well as the outstanding success of a cork-sealed New Zealand wine in this major market.
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‘Save Miguel’ wins at Oenovideo festival
Amorim’s innovative ‘Save Miguel’ video has won two prestigious awards at Oenovideo — the International Grape and Wine Film Festival. The production was awarded ‘Best Original Screenplay’ and collected the ‘Peoples’ Choice Award’. Almost 100 films were entered in the 2009 competition.
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Acquamark ® – natural cork coated in technology
Acquamark®, a natural cork stopper manufactured with cutting-edge technology, is the latest product from Amorim, the world leader in wine stoppers. Environmentally-friendly, the Acquamark® cork is extracted from fully renewable natural sources before undergoing technically-rich processing to deliver superior performance in sealing capacity and wine preservation. It is also fully recyclable and biodegradable. Find out more at www.acquamark.com
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TCA not a major problem in US says industry leader
A leading American professor of enology and wine judge has stated that TCA is no longer a major problem for the United States wine industry. In the May/June 2009 edition of Vineyard & Winery Management, Dr Christian Butzke said TCA was no longer a major issue from both a consumer and winemaker perspective.
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Third Sustainability Report released
The world’s leading producer of natural cork products, Corticeira Amorim, has released its third Sustainability Report, providing details of a series of important environmental initiatives undertaken throughout 2008. The report confirms the company’s strategic commitment to sustainable development.
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Corticeira Amorim 2008 Sustainability Report (8.9 MB) |
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Research validates cork’s green credentials
The environmental benefits of natural cork stoppers over alternative wine closures have been highlighted in an independent life cycle analysis released by Corticeira Amorim. The PricewaterhouseCoopers study found that carbon dioxide emissions — a key factor in global warming — resulting from the life cycle of a screwcap are 24 times higher than a natural cork stopper, while a plastic stopper is responsible for 10 times more CO2 than a natural cork.
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2008 Amorim Life Cycle Analysis Final Report (1 MB)
2008 Amorim Life Cycle Analysis Presentation (1.3 MB)
2008 Amorim Life Cycle Analysis Presentation [French] (1.6 MB) |
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‘Save Miguel’ wins global appeal
An innovative educational campaign promoting the environmental qualities of cork oak forests and natural cork products has secured a strong global presence. The ‘Save Miguel’ campaign — which features an educational website and online video — has reached hundreds of thousands of consumers worldwide.
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FSC accreditation extended
Amorim continues to build on its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditations under the stringent Rainforest Alliance Smartwood Program with four cork processing business units and two sales operations now holding ‘chain-of-custody’ certification.
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Amorim on 'the drinks business' green top 50
Amorim is the only closure supplier in a global 'top 50' ranking of companies with strong environmental influence, released by major UK drinks trade publication 'the drinks business'. Amorim was acknowledged for its commitment to forest preservation, biodiversity and land stewardship
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Cork interior for future Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its vision for a future luxurious touring sedan and one of the features of the stunning F 700 concept car is a cork interior. Cork is undergoing a renaissance in commercial applications with many companies turning to the unique natural material for a wide range of products.
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Tackling climate change
The former vice president of the United States, Al Gore, has urged the wine industry to tackle climate change. Delivering the keynote address at the World Congress of Climate Change & Wine, Mr Gore spoke passionately about the impact of carbon dioxide on the planet and the environmental challenges facing the wine industry.
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Spark One unveiled
Amorim has added a new high performance cork stopper for sparkling wine to its extensive product portfolio. Called Spark One, the innovative closure is designed for ‘everyday bubbles’.
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Giving forests a future
The environmental advantages of natural cork stoppers have long been known by cork producers. Now those advantages are being increasingly recognised by environmental organisations and the global wine industry.
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