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Industry Welcomes Ban on ‘Papsak’
The banning of cheap, low quality wine in the notorious foil-bags (papsak) by the Minister of Agriculture, has been welcomed by the wine industry. According to Dr Johan van Rooyen, chief executive of the SA Wine Industry Council, the industry initiated this ban as far back as 2004 and welcomes the gazetting of the ban on wine in these substandard containers.

Stopper Pulled on Cork Debate
The closure debate is still unresolved for some, writes Sarah Skidmore for the Associated Press.

Wake up and smell the cork
It most certainly is not one world when it comes to screw cap attitudes. There’s the age factor, gender and attitude of people. To put an international perspective on closure attitudes, wine producers need to know the facts.

Screw Cap on Top Wine Highlights Shift to Convenience
A screw cap on one of the world's top wines highlights the growing trend toward customer convenience in the beverage market.

UK: 90 million bottles to go lightweight
An estimated 90 million bottles of wine will be made lighter in the next year as retailers aim to go green.