Twenty years ago, Erica Harrop founded Global Package with a simple belief: exceptional brands deserve exceptional packaging, and exceptional partners. This year, we at Global Package are incredibly proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Since our founding in 2006 in the heart of Napa Valley, we have been dedicated to providing premium glass bottles and innovative packaging solutions to some of the world’s finest wineries and distilleries. What began as a bold vision to bridge the gap between world-class glass design and local craft producers, and one woman’s belief that wineries and distilleries deserved better design, better technical expertise, and better service, has grown into one of North America’s most respected glass packaging companies. Over the past two decades, we have remained steadfast in our core mission: to offer outstanding, creative, and sustainable packaging, backed by unsurpassed customer service and deep technical expertise. As we look back on twenty years of evo

The Sustainable Ag Expo returns to San Luis Obispo on November 10–11, 2026, bringing together growers, researchers, ag professionals, and industry leaders for two days of education, innovation, and connection. 🎟️ Tickets are now available >>>https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026tailgatesevents/event/sustainableagexpo/ Here's what attendees can expect: Research that matters. Hear the latest from experts at UC Davis, Washington State University, Oregon State University, Virginia Tech, USDA-ARS, and more on topics including climate adaptation, soil health, biological pest management, disease-resistant varieties, and emerging vineyard technology. 20+ hours of continuing education. Earn DPR and CCA hours through in-person sessions and online courses. New this year, two-day attendees will have access to online coursework through December 15, providing additional flexibility to complete CE hours after harvest. Industry connections. From Sustainable Gear & Beer and the Donut Socia

FLASH2 has found a fantastic home at Oregon State University - congratulations James Osborne, Atzin Gonzalez Andrade and Nicholas Mannino!🍷 It was awesome implementing automated pH and TA titration in your lab and we are happy your SPICA ⭐ from BioSystems has a new friend in your newly renovated winery!  We are thrilled to support your saving time with this Steroglass S.r.l. analyzer. Are you curious if automated pH and TA would help your lab? Reach out to Admeo - we would be happy to chat with you!

The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to take place from November 11-13, 2024. This year’s event promises an unparalleled educational experience, offering over 20 continuing education hours through both online and in-person programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the latest innovations and research in pest management strategies, automation and mechanization, soil health, and more. The Expo boasts an impressive lineup of speakers from prestigious institutions such as UC Davis, Oregon State University, Cal Poly, and UC Berkeley. These experts will present cutting-edge findings and practices that are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.   Take a Sneak Peak: Monday, November 11, 5:00-6:00 pm Speaker: Fritz Westover, Westover Viticulture Dormant Grapevine Pruning & Vine Training: Are we Slowly Killing our Vines?: Hear from our Expo Headliner about the impact of pruning and training on vine health, the extent of problems caused by diseases versus w

Vineyard Team is excited to announce that exhibitor booths for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo (Expo) are officially sold out, underscoring the event's standing as a premier gathering for the sustainable winegrowing community. This year, the Expo is set to showcase an impressive lineup of 63 sustainable agriculture vendors, each bringing innovative solutions and products aimed at advancing sustainable practices within the industry. In addition to the comprehensive vendor showcase, the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo offers an enriched educational program. Attendees can look forward to an array of trending topics presented by leading experts in the field from Oregon State University, UC Davis, CDFA, and more. The program is designed to not only impart knowledge but also to spark discussions that propel the industry forward.  Some of the topics covered at  year’s event include: High-resolution vineyard nutrient management Red blotch virus management Using biochar to combat c

Top 5 Sustainable Winegrowing Podcasts of 2023 Short on time to read trade articles or attend conferences? The Sustainable Winegrowing podcast delivers the latest science and research for the wine industry from the world's top experts and experienced growers. Episodes in 2023 included interviews with experts from elite viticulture and enology universities including Cornell University, Texas A&M, and University of California Cooperative Extension. The top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2023 were: 163: Onsite Compost Production Using Vineyard Waste with Patrick Muran, Winemaker at Niner Wine Estates 167: Use Biochar to Combat Climate Change with Josiah Hunt, Founder and CEO of Pacific Biochar Befit Corporation 171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change with Chris Chen of California Cooperative Extension 169: Do You Need to Crop Thin Your Vineyard? with Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist and Professor in the Horticulture Department at Oregon State Univers

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Oregon State Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding the Chemistry of Wildfire Smoke in Wine: Oregon State University researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that contributes to the ashy or smoky flavors in wine made with grapes exposed to wildfire smoke...

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Oregon State Researchers Discover Compounds Contributing to Smoke Taint in Wine and Grapes: An Oregon State University-led research team has discovered a class of compounds that contribute to smoke taint in wine and grapes...