Manufacturing glass bottles is a carbon intensive process and wine producers looking to manage their Scope 3 packaging emissions will be keen to partner with companies offering strategic carbon emissions management. In Cheshire, northwest England, the largest glass furnaces in the world are located at the Encirc factory in Elton. The intense heat and rawContinue reading “Innovation and glass bottles”
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World Bulk Wine Exhibition 2025
Bulk wine is demonstrating a resilience not seen in other sectors of the industry. At just over a third of global production, the category saw a modest 0.3% reduction in value for the first half of 2025, compared with – 3.1% for bottled still wines. Despite this, producers are having to work hard to balanceContinue reading “World Bulk Wine Exhibition 2025”
Grapegrower and Winemaker: Sustainability in Drinks Conference 2025
Image credit: Thomas Skovsende The second Sustainability in Drinks conference took place in London, October 2025. Founded by Judy Kendrick and Janet Harrison working with sustainability consultants Anne Jones and Fran Draper, the annual event brought together sustainability experts, products and services from eight different countries for around 300 attendees. To read more click here.
Grapegrower and Winemaker: Synthetic Biology – perception
Image credit: Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker, March 2024 issue In this, the final of four articles, consumer perception of Synthetic Biology is considered. Previously, the definition, application and regulation of Synthetic Biology in the context of wine production was reviewed. In this article, the challenges of bringing products to market, should theContinue reading “Grapegrower and Winemaker: Synthetic Biology – perception”
evokeAG: Through the looking glass
Biotechnology is changing the lens through which we understand biology, and in doing so is transforming our approach to health and nutrition. In this article for evokeAG, I review four companies and their innovative applications of a rapid developing field. To read more click here. Image credit: Andrey Nagaycev, Wikimedia Commons
Grapegrower and Winemaker: Synthetic Biology – application
Image credit: Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker, July 2023 issue In this, the third of four articles, the application of Synthetic Biology is considered. The learnings gained from research and its application continue to contribute to our understanding of wine production and vine cultivation. Furthermore, the precision with which Synthetic Biology may beContinue reading “Grapegrower and Winemaker: Synthetic Biology – application”
Out Of This World
To understand how plants function in, and adapt to extreme conditions, scientists sent Vitis vinifera into outer space. Curious? Click here to read this article for Halliday Wine Companion Magazine.. Earth from space. Image credit: Wikipedia Commons
Grapegrower & Winemaker: Tech development aids phylloxera detection
LAMP tubes in the field. Image: Agriculture Victoria It is without hyperbole that Dr Catherine Clarke, research scientist at Agriculture Victoria, used the words “vine devastator” to describe phylloxera. Speaking at last year’s Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Dr Clarke’s presentation focused on research findings about this high priority pest. Click here to read more.
Wine Industry Advisor: Sustainable Packaging
The Frugal Bottle. Image credit: Frugalpac An ongoing challenge for wine production relates to packaging, specifically the energy-hungry production and recycling of traditional glass bottles. Three companies are offering creative solutions to balance a preference for wine in-bottle with sustainability. Click here to read more.
Grapegrower and Winemaker: Synthetic Biology – regulatory frameworks
Image: Australian and New Zealand Winemaker and Grapegrower April 2023 This is the second in a series of four articles for Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker magazine. After looking at the definition of Synthetic Biology, I turn to the regulatory framework governing biotechnology application in Australia and in the EU. I also considerContinue reading “Grapegrower and Winemaker: Synthetic Biology – regulatory frameworks”