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Nomacorc expands research
Nomacorc, a producer of synthetic wine closures, joined up with DLR Rheinpfalz in Germany, Centro Ricerca e Innovazione (CRI) in Italy and the University of Zaragoza in Spain for research projects studying the role of oxygen in the winemaking process. Details: nomacorc.com/oxygen-management.php.
Pouch earns packaging award
The Pouch-Up by Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box won the Worldstar Packaging Award from the World Packaging Organization. The Pouch-Up is available in 1.5- and 3-liter sizes. Details: smurfitkappa-bag-in-box-tm.com.
SureHarvest adds map-based application
SureHarvest and Altamont Technologies Inc. announced a deal for SureHarvest to market, sell and implement Altamont’s LandView mapping, field record-keeping and reporting system. The map-based application records data about farming activity and can be integrated with remote-sensing geographical information systems for detailed spatial analysis of farms and fields. Details: sureharvest.com, altamont.com.
Enartis Vinquiry partners on cork quality
Enartis Vinquiry announced a partnership with the Catalan Institute for Cork to enable U.S. wineries to screen cork lots before they are shipped to the United States. The Catalan Institute for Cork, or Catala del Suro, IC Suro, tests for moisture content, haloanisoles, dust content, torsion and extraction force, performs a boiling test, visual grading and sensory evaluation. Details: enartisvinquiry.com, icsuro.com.
New staffers at Benson Marketing Group
Laura Perret and Amy Yakuboff joined Benson Marketing Group based in Napa, Calif. Perret joins the “mission control” social media team, also based in Napa. Yakuboff will work on publicity campaigns and events from the firm’s New York office. Details: bensonmarketing.com.
Wilson Daniels hires PR director
Wilson Daniels hired Jennifer Brown as director of public relations and communication. Before joining Wilson Daniels, Brown founded her own marketing and communication firm, Luxury Wine Marketing & Sales. Details: wilsondaniels.com.
Young’s Market announces new general manager for California
Distributor Young’s Market Co. named Hayden O’Shea its new executive vice president and general manager for California. Previously, O’Shea had been the senior vice president for the California Estates Group since 2009.
Nomacorc, a producer of synthetic wine closures, joined up with DLR Rheinpfalz in Germany, Centro Ricerca e Innovazione (CRI) in Italy and the University of Zaragoza in Spain for research projects studying the role of oxygen in the winemaking process. Details: nomacorc.com/oxygen-management.php.
Pouch earns packaging award
The Pouch-Up by Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box won the Worldstar Packaging Award from the World Packaging Organization. The Pouch-Up is available in 1.5- and 3-liter sizes. Details: smurfitkappa-bag-in-box-tm.com.
SureHarvest adds map-based application
SureHarvest and Altamont Technologies Inc. announced a deal for SureHarvest to market, sell and implement Altamont’s LandView mapping, field record-keeping and reporting system. The map-based application records data about farming activity and can be integrated with remote-sensing geographical information systems for detailed spatial analysis of farms and fields. Details: sureharvest.com, altamont.com.
Enartis Vinquiry partners on cork quality
Enartis Vinquiry announced a partnership with the Catalan Institute for Cork to enable U.S. wineries to screen cork lots before they are shipped to the United States. The Catalan Institute for Cork, or Catala del Suro, IC Suro, tests for moisture content, haloanisoles, dust content, torsion and extraction force, performs a boiling test, visual grading and sensory evaluation. Details: enartisvinquiry.com, icsuro.com.
New staffers at Benson Marketing Group
Laura Perret and Amy Yakuboff joined Benson Marketing Group based in Napa, Calif. Perret joins the “mission control” social media team, also based in Napa. Yakuboff will work on publicity campaigns and events from the firm’s New York office. Details: bensonmarketing.com.
Wilson Daniels hires PR director
Wilson Daniels hired Jennifer Brown as director of public relations and communication. Before joining Wilson Daniels, Brown founded her own marketing and communication firm, Luxury Wine Marketing & Sales. Details: wilsondaniels.com.
Young’s Market announces new general manager for California
Distributor Young’s Market Co. named Hayden O’Shea its new executive vice president and general manager for California. Previously, O’Shea had been the senior vice president for the California Estates Group since 2009.
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