Neil FosterSANTA ROSA, CA: January 15, 2025 – M. A. SILVA, a global leader in the cork industry, announced today that Neil Foster will retire from M. A. Silva USA. Since its establishment in 2000, M. A. Silva USA has become a leading provider of premium corks, glass, and packaging for the North American wine industry. Foster, alongside his long-time partner, the Silva family of Portugal, has built a company renowned for its quality, customer service, and sustainability. With Neil Foster’s planned retirement, the Silva family will assume full management of M. A. Silva USA, ensuring continuity in the company’s commitment to its customers and employees. “The Silva family has been an integral part of this journey from the beginning,” said Foster. “Their leadership and our shared values will continue to uphold the standards and relationships that have made M.A. Silva USA a trusted name in the industry.” “The transition reinforces M. A. Silva&r