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Packaging & Closures Issue
MAY - JUNE 2014
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VOL.40 NO.3
ON THE COVER:
Single-serve wine packaging,
such as Wine for One, is
attracting a new audience.
Graphic: Chris Sittner
NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING MAY - JUNE 2014 WWW.VWMMEDIA.COM INDEPENDENT WINE TRADE PUBLICATION
Single-Serve
Wine Packaging
Takes Off
Winery Design Trends
Geo-fencing
Stink Bugs
PACKAGING & CLOSURES FOCUS
COVER STORY: Single-Serve Wine Packaging Takes Off
New solo sippers prove good things come in small packages. By Jennifer Strailey
For Natural Cork, Form Follows Function
Grading methods vary for each manufacturer. By Deborah Parker Wong
Constellation Takes Tetra Pak Packaging In-House
Turner Road's filling line is the first for a U.S. winery. By Ted Rieger
VINEYARD & WINERY
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug a New Headache for Growers
The invasive bug is as bad as the name suggests. By David Falchek
Managing Weeds and Herbicide Resistance in Vineyards
New herbicides, combinations and spray nozzles offer control options. By Ted Rieger
Q&A: Nick Goldschmidt
The international winemaking consultant calls for greater efficiency. By Tina Caputo
Winery Architecture Trends Focus on Authenticity and Hospitality
Sense of place and customized customer experiences are key features. By Susan G. Hauser
MANAGEMENT
Making Digital Connections with Local Consumers
Geo-fencing and other social media tools help wineries reach out. By Shana Bull
Wine Industry Financial Benchmarking Survey Highlights Trends
Wineries report increases in direct-to-consumer sales and social media use.
By Jeff Gutsch, Steve Fredricks and Bill Rodda
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