Napa, California - VA Filtration and LEV2050 have established an exclusive North American distribution agreement.  VA Filtration and LEV2050 have established an exclusive distribution agreement for North America and Chile. This partnership allows VA Filtration, based in Napa, California, to be the sole distributor of LEV2050’s bioreactors and related fermentation technology. The agreement leverages VA Filtration’s established presence and expertise in wine and beverage filtration, combined with LEV2050’s innovative bioreactor systems for yeast and bacteria propagation. Through this collaboration, wineries and food producers in North America and Chile gain direct access to LEV2050’s advanced microbiology solutions, streamlining imports and support. Recent import records confirm shipments of LEV2050 bioreactors to VA Filtration, highlighting the active implementation of this exclusive distribution arrangement. “We have always been known for our innovati

Zurich, June 3 - Amcor Capsules – the market leader specializing in the design and manufacture of capsules, closures, and eco-responsible foils for still wines, sparkling wines, and spirits – is preparing to launch ESSENTIELLE, a plastic-free foil made of aluminium and paper, in October 2024. With more than 280 years of history, Moët & Chandon, owned by LVMH, manages the largest vineyard in Champagne, with nearly 1,300 hectares of vines. The brand intends to continue its movement towards more sustainable packaging and is working with Amcor Capsules on the development and launch of its plastic-free foil. AN INNOVATIVE AND ECO-RESPONSIBLE CREATION The ESSENTIELLE foil is created using paper made in Europe, a material that has a lower carbon impact than other solutions made of plastic on the market. Indeed, by replacing plastic by paper the carbon footprint of this product is 31%1 lower compared to standard polylaminate foils. In addition, ESS

Amcor’s STELVIN® range was the first screw cap for wine when it was launched in 1964 The market pioneer continues to pave the way in providing winemakers with more sustainable choices  Zurich, Switzerland, 20 March 2024: Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible closures and capsules for wine and spirits brands, celebrates the 60th anniversary of its pioneering STELVIN® aluminum screw cap range for wine. The development of STELVIN® in 1964 in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, marked a significant milestone in the wine industry. At a time when there were no screw cap alternatives available in the market, the concept of STELVIN® was first pioneered to address challenges faced by the Swiss grape variety Chasselas, which is known for its sensitivity to cork taint. The STELVIN® mechanical system played a crucial role in this achievement, providing a solution that preserves the wine's aromas, its freshness, taste and qu

France’s Wine Regions Start Counting the Cost of April’s Bitter Frost Damage: There’s nothing new about an April frost in France, but precocious ripening of vine buds earlier on in the growing cycle is becoming increasingly common due to global warming. Combined, the two have had a devastating effect on wine producers throughout France... The post Afternoon Brief, April 15th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/15/afternoon-brief-1844?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1844 Published Date:Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:41:07 +0000 

New York, NY, April 15, 2021 – Chile, the world’s fourth largest wine exporter and sixth largest source of wine imports in the U.S., registered an encouraging performance in 2020, with U.S. retail sales compensating for a significant pandemic-related drop in on-premise business. Chilean wine imports performed particularly well in the $10-$15 segment, growing 5.7% in […] The post Wines of Chile USA Launches Sustainability 365 Campaign Builds on Strong 2020 Performance appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/15/wines-chile-usa-launches-sustainability-365-campaign?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wines-chile-usa-launches-sustainability-365-campaign Published Date:Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:08:52 +0000 

An independently managed investment company of Investindustrial, one of the leading European investment and advisory groups, has signed an agreement to purchase a majority stake (73.5%) in Della Toffola SpA, a leading designer and manufacturer of machinery and automated lines for the entire production cycle of wine and beverages including bottling, packaging, dairy and water treatment. The brothers Vittorio, Francesco, and Luciano Della Toffola, who are the current sole shareholders, will retain a 26.5% stake.  The partnership between Della Toffola’s family and Investindustrial sets the stage for a new period of growth and development of the group. Della Toffola has a strong sectoral leadership position due to the development of its cutting-edge technologies and an internationalization process carried out through a number of acquisitions. Significant plans are in place to further strengthen the group’s market share in the verticals currently served and the entrance i

With this year’s instalment of ProWein cancelled due to the global outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19), this month’s report will do its best to fill the breach and shed light on all the industry latest. While individuals and companies do their best to proceed with ‘business as usual’, it is undeniable that the virus outbreak has led to – or at least contributed to – a slowdown on many bulk wine markets around the world. Wine trade with China – which was already slowing due to the country’s decelerating economic growth as well as an internal importer reorganisation – has understandably been most affected. The virus is believed to have emerged in Wuhan, Hebei province, in December and Chinese authorities have since been battling it with strict measures such as restricting the number of times per week people in specific provinces (totalling over 930 million people) can leave their homes. Australia, Chile and France, which in particular