Progress is being made at European level in the area of “resistant grape varieties”. With the founding of the national association, PIWI Italia, more concrete structures are also developing in Italy.
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Tamino – A new chapter in viticulture
With the presentation of the new red wine cuvée “Tamino” made from fungus-resistant grape varieties at the State Viticulture Institute Freiburg (WBI), the wine industry in Baden-Württemberg is breaking new ground. The aim of the project, which was presented on December 12, 2022 with the support of Peter Hauk, Minister of Food, Rural Areas and…
Sustainability in the hotel industry
Sustainability in the hotel and catering industry – from an idea to a way of life Together with two other hotels, the Renthof Kassel is the most sustainable accommodation and restaurant address in Kassel and northern Hesse. Michael Kugel from FairWine spoke to director Jasmin Ohlendorf about sustainability. M. Kugel: Ms. Ohlendorf, you are Deputy…
Sustainability in the wine department
Interview by Michael Kugel (Fair-Wine) with Marc Zierles from www.edeka-zierles.de in Oer-Erkenschwick. M. Kugel: Mr. Zierles, we opened the new wine department in November 2020. I say “we” because I was able to play a key role in this project at the time. What has changed since then? M. Zierles: The wine department is very…
Wine packaging must be sexy, lesson 3
Desirable and “valuable” Lesson 1 shows that times of crisis also affect raw materials and ultimately packaging. The production of glass requires a lot of energy and the high weight also affects logistics costs, both in terms of a truck’s fuel consumption and the capacity on the loading area. Glass will therefore become expensive and…
Wine packaging must be sexy, lesson 2
Packaging for packaging Foil-covered or lacquered bottles offer ideal conditions for presenting the contents attractively. The surface area on which product information can be applied is nevertheless larger than the dimensions of a classic paper label. But is there really any added value in terms of information to be found here? This is mostly about…
Wine packaging must be sexy, lesson 1
Lesson 1: The power of first impressions A picture says more than 1,000 words. As a result, we usually unconsciously judge the content from the “packaging”. “Clothes make the man”, who hasn’t heard this saying? In fact, classic cuts and high-quality materials allow conclusions to be drawn about its wearer. If you want to present…
The applicant market is upside down – self-made skills shortage
10 tips that you absolutely must “take to heart” The Fair Wine Academy is not just about wine. Sustainability has many pillars and so we also see ourselves very well positioned in areas that at first glance have nothing to do with wine, but are needed in order to sell wine successfully. Our special skills…
Sustainable wine architecture
The importance of sustainable construction is growing both in new builds and increasingly in the renovation of buildings. However, this is primarily understood to mean ecological and economic sustainability. Sustainable buildings require as little energy as possible and also use renewable energies. Heat losses are reduced through optimized insulation and combined with efficient systems and…
