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Leadership, emotional intelligence and resilience
Worldwide leaders have to keep up with constant change and the wine industry is no exception.
Fighting FAS with project baby box
The Pebbles Project Baby Box initiative helps moms-to-be in farming areas, who in turn pledge not to drink during their pregnancy.
Five-minute mentor: Katherine Harris
Talking to experts in the wine industry is a huge help to guide the less experienced. This month Wanda Augustyn speaks to wine marketing authority Katherine Harris.
Flexcube: The new cooperage
Flexcube oxygen-permeable maturation vessels, known as New Generation Barrels, are now widely used across all major wine-producing markets where they co-exist with traditional oak barrels.
Ageing gracefully
Awareness needs to be created around the value of keeping old vines in the ground, but is this sustainable for producers?
Shaking off the shackles
South Africa’s bigger wine companies have access to the best vineyards and should therefore be making the best wines in the country. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl and fellow wine writers argued the point with a tasting of two local trump cards.
Where have you set your horizon?
“There’s always a sucker in South Africa,” an international bulk wine buyer told me recently, illustrating why we still hold the title as the world’s cheapest wine supplier. Short-term decision making is hurting South Africa. While this applies to political...
Guideline for energy management in the South African wine industry
The South African wine industry has had an increased focus on energy efficiency, contributable to a number of drivers. Rising cost of electricity Two factors influence the cost of energy in South Africa: the security of electricity supply (capacity), and the rising...
Wosa woos West Africa’s golden child
Ghana is a key economy in West Africa, having enjoyed over two decades of stability and growth. In addition to a growing domestic economy, it’s a key conduit for trade with neighbouring, landlocked countries. Wines of South Africa’s market manager for Africa, Matome Mbatha spoke to Edo Heyns about doing business in Ghana.
Growing young minds
Youth development and training holds the key to a sustainable future for the wine industry. Developing young wine minds was the theme of the latest Rootstock session presented at L’Avenir’s new venue, Pinotage. The panel comprised individuals that run different...
Team Porex SA stronger than ever
Since going at it alone, Porex SA has gone from strength to strength and now offers three distinct services.
Good people, good business
Understanding consumers’ needs and how to address them with the right business focus are among the most important lessons he’s learned. Wanda Augustyn talks to Hidden Valley owner Riaan Stassen.