Vendor News
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NEW YORK, September 13, 2018 – A recent study published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management found that wine drinkers in a blind taste test rated the same wine 10 - 13 points higher for appearance, taste, aroma, and overall quality, when they were led to believe by visual cues that the wine was closed with a natural cork as opposed to a screw cap or a synthetic cork.
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On 6 September, the panel of experts for the Vinitech-Sifel Innovation Trophies met in Bordeaux to choose the 2018 winners of this competition of excellence in innovative equipment, processes and techniques by exhibitors from all business sectors. After reviewing some sixty contestants, 16 prizes were awarded: 1 Special Jury Prize, 6 Silver Trophies and 9 Bronze Trophies.
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Wine Industry Sales Education Academy (WISE), the first education, training and certification program dedicated solely to direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales and marketing in the wine industry, is ringing in its 10-year anniversary with a 10-week giveaway of $100 class credits.
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Napa, CA—September 13, 2018 — Sonoma County sparkling producer Piper Sonoma has appointed Folio Fine Wine Partners as its national sales and marketing partner, effective today.
Commenting on the partnership, Ludovic Panciera, Vice-President of EPI Wines for North & South Americas, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with Folio Fine Wine Partners.
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA – Sept. 11, 2018 – PSG®, a Dover company and a global leader in the manufacture of pumps, systems and related flow-control solutions, is pleased to announce that several of its brands will be exhibiting their market-leading technologies in booth E-9035 at the 2018 PACK EXPO International.
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September 13, 2018, Napa, CA – Wine Industry Sales Education Academy (WISE), the first education, training and certification program dedicated solely to direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales and marketing in the wine industry, is ringing in its 10-year anniversary with a 10-week giveaway of $100 class credits.
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09/11/18
Commerce7, a winery direct-to-consumer sales platform, added a point of sale (POS) system to its suite of products. The POS can be used by winery staff to process tasting room orders, streamline workflow and leverage existing data to efficiently help customers. According to Commerce7, the system can accept payment via EMV chip and pin cards or mobile wallets.
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09/11/18
Continental introduced a new beverage transfer hose specifically designed for the wine and brewing industries called Vintner Reserve. According to the manufacturer, the hose is designed to provide the user with a lighter and more flexible option for transfers while still maintaining compliance with federal food production standards.
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09/11/18
GW Kent is now offering Colorstorm water hoses. The hoses are kink-resistant and hot water resistant to 160° F. Produced with EPDM and plated brass connections, the hoses come in 50-foot sections and in bright yellow to reduce the risk of tripping.
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09/11/18
Labeltronix introduced wine label wraps that it reports are a cheaper and easier option for labeling wine in cans. The vendor claims the new label wraps provide for a fast turnaround and enable a winery to order exactly the number of labels needed. Other options include a variety of pressure sensitive materials and foil and spot varnish on metalized film.
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09/11/18
RTS Packaging unveiled its UP Standing shipper available in six, nine, 12 and 15-bottle configurations. The patented shipper is designed to fit the majority of 750 ml wine bottles with weight-bearing protection to keep them secure regardless of the orientation of the carton during shipping.
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09/11/18
Steamericas unveiled the Optima Steamer SE-II, which the company is touting as “the next step in dry steam technology.” The manufacturer reports the new model features the company’s patented boiler technology with an improved LCD display and a larger on-board water tank, easier access to all internal parts and larger wheels for easier maneuvering.
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New York, NY, September 10, 2018 – Empson & Co., a leading exporter of fine Italian wines worldwide, today announced that after 45 years in the wine business, owner and shareholder Neil Empson will appoint Tara Empson to succeed him in his role at Empson USA, the U.S. subsidiary company of Empson & Co.
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Ukiah, CA. - Maverick Enterprises, Inc. the leading supplier of secondary closure in North America, is
excited to announce that they will now be supplying tin capsules to their customers and the industry.
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PASO ROBLES, CA (September 6, 2018) – Vineyard Professional Services Inc (VPS), a Paso Robles-based vineyard management company announces expansion into Santa Barbara County with the promotion and hiring of vineyard managers.
Ivan Gonzales, has been promoted to the oversight of several of the company's elite west-side Paso Robles ranches and winery estates.
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