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PRESENTACIÓN DEL ESTUDIO SOBRE EL VALOR DE LOS SERVICIOS AMBIENTALES DE LOS ALCORNOQUES EN CATALUÑA
El Instituto Catalán del Corcho, con la participación de Inèdit-Innovació, el grupo de investigación del Dr. Martí Boada de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) y la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC), ha liderado el estudio sobre los valores ambientales de los bosques de alcornoque de Cataluña que se presentó el día 11 de Marzo en el Museo del Corcho de Palafrugell. |
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El objetivo de este proyecto fue valorar económicamente los servicios ambientales que subministran los bosques de alcornoques en Cataluña, los cuales aportan unos valores a la sociedad en forma de beneficios ambientales directos e indirectos. El bienestar de la humanidad depende de los ecosistemas i de los múltiples bienes y servicios que proporcionan (alimentos, combustibles, protección, etc.).
La gestión forestal de los alcornocales subministra toda una serie de servicios socio-ambientales poco conocidos y poco contra-prestados que benefician el conjunto de la sociedad de muchas maneras. Los podemos clasificar en: Productos y Alimentos del Bosque (miel, setas, corcho, madera); Servicios de Regulación (conservación del ciclo del agua, prevención de incendios, absorción de CO2, desertificación); y los Servicios Culturales (ecoturismo, paisaje, educación, entre otros).
El equipo de trabajo seleccionó una muestra de fincas representativas con una serie de características comunes de las diferentes zonas de bosque alcornocal en Cataluña con una superficie entre 200 y 100 hectáreas.
Para valorar económicamente los servicios ambientales que ofrecen los bosques de alcornoques se ha utilizado el valor de mercado de aquellos bienes y servicios que tienen o pueden tener un precio de mercado. En cambio, para aquellos que realmente no lo tienen, se han aplicado unos métodos que aplica la economía ambiental para poder cuantificarlos. Esta cuantificación concluye que el valor real de los bosques de alcornoques en Cataluña es de 4.500 euros por hectárea cada año, de los cuales Productos y Alimentos del Bosque representan el 13%, los Servicios Culturales un 14% y los Servicios de Regulación un 73%.
Así mismo, para garantizar la conservación y la gestión de los alcornoques, este estudio pretende poner las bases para la realización, conjunta entre el ICSuro y el Consorcio de las Gavarres, de una plan piloto de pago por servicios ambientales en Les Gavarres (los bosques de alcornoque ocupan el 40% en estos bosques).
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CONCURSO GIROVÍ 2013
El concurso Giroví celebró el 9 de Marzo su 18 edición en el Casino de Girona. Éste, contó con la participación de más de 200 catadores expertos, colectivos hosteleros, enólogos, sumilleres y personalidades del mundo corchero. Un año más, el Instituto Catalán del corcho fue colaborador y, este año, se sumó la Red Europea de Territorios Corcheros, RETECORK, haciendo difusión de la campaña RECICORK, en el marco del proyecto piloto Territorios Corcheros. |
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El concurso fue organizado por la Escuela de Mestres Tastavins i Cellerers del Gironès y el ICSuro colaboró con la decoración de la sala y los materiales promocionales. Además, se incorporaron unos contenedores para reciclar tapones de corcho de las botellas que se abrieron durante la cata, así como todos los materiales que promueven la campaña RECICORK a través de RETECORK.
La mesa notarial encargada de dar fe de la imparcialidad del concurso estaba formada por: Marta Madrenas, 2a Teniente de Alcalde del Ayuntamiento de Girona; Ferran Vila, Presidente de los Sumilleres de Girona; Josep Maria Solé, representante de la Asociación de Hospedaje de La Garrotxa; Josep Baeta, Presidente de la Asociación de Sumilleres de Barcelona; Joaquim Caula, Vicepresidente de la Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Navegación de Girona; Joaquim Gay, Presidente de la Patronal Catalana Foment de Treball; Josep Blanch, President de la D.O. Empordà; Francesc Jiménez, Presidente de AECORK i miembro de la junta directiva del ICSuro; Gulliem Genover, representante de RETECORK; y Agustí Ensesa, Presidente de Mestres Tastavins i Cellerers del Gironès.
Para más información: www.girovi.cat
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ACTIVIDAD “CURIOSIDADES DEL MUNDO DEL VINO Y EL CAVA: EL CORCHO, EL GRAN ALIADO DEL VINO” EN EL VINSEUM DE VILAFRANCA DEL PENEDÈS
El día 9 de Marzo se llevó a cabo la formación “Curiosidades del mundo del vino y del cava: el corcho el gran aliado del vino” a cargo del Instituto Catalán del Corcho y organizada por el colectivo Amics Caves Nadal en el Museo de las Culturas del Vino de Cataluña, VINSEUM, en Vilafranca del Penedès. |
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La sesión constó de dos partes: una teórica, donde se expusieron las peculiaridades del corcho desde el bosque alcornocal, pasando por el proceso de producción de los tapones de corcho, los diferentes tipos de tapones que existen y sus usos y características. De la misma manera, se destacaron los beneficios medioambientales de tapar con corcho así como las iniciativas que se están llevando a cabo para dar valor a este cierre frente los alternativos.
Respecto a la parte teórica, se realizó un taller sensorial donde los asistentes pudieron comprobar, a través de una serie de ejercicios, los aromas propios y ajenos del corcho.
El taller acogió a más de 50 personas del entorno de la restauración y la vinicultura, los cuales obtuvieron unas muestras de los diferentes productos de corcho para que pudieran comprobar de primera mano las características de este noble material.
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FORO FORESTAL DE BARCELONA
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El 26 de Febrero se celebró el Foro Forestal de Barcelona, un espacio de debate para el sector forestal, organizado por el Aula de Silvicultura Mediterrània de Barcelona de la Institució Catalana d’Estudis Agraris.
Respecto a la intervención sobre los bosques de alcornoque, Manel Pretel destacó la importancia de diversificar ingresos de los aprovechamientos forestales; la necesidad de valorar los intangibles; la intención de intentar llevar a cabo la gestión forestal sin contar con ayudas externas, todo debido al cambio de modelo económico.
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DIVERSAS ACTIVIDADES SOBRE CORCHO EN LA FERIA ENOMAQ
Del 12 al 15 de Febrero se celebró la 19 edición de la Feria Enomaq (Salón Internacional de Maquinaria y Equipos para bodegas y del embotellado) en la Feria de Zaragoza. Este año, el corcho estuvo presente en diversas actividades, las cuales tuvieron un gran éxito de participación. |
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Por la parte de la campaña CORK, la presencia fue a través del stand con el croma, donde los asistentes podían visualizarse dentro de una botella de vino o cava tapada con corcho. De la misma manera que en Madrid Fusión, las fotos se pudieron descargar a través de la web de la campaña www.preservalobueno.com.
Referente a las Jornadas Técnicas, que cada año se celebran dentro de la Feria Enomaq, se llevó a cabo un debate entre los diferentes sistemas de cierre: corcho, plástico y rosca, donde Manel Pretel, director del ICSuro y portavoz de la campaña CORK, lideró la parte de corcho.
Finalmente, se celebró una cata de vinos en el espacio “Rincón del Enólogo” vinculada al porqué de la elección de los diferentes tipos de tapones de corcho para cada caldo. La parte de la explicación del corcho, también fue a cargo de Manel Pretel.
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PONENCIA SOBRE CORCHO EN LA ESCUELA DE DISEÑO ELISAVA
El 30 de Enero, Manel Pretel, Director del Instituto Catalán del corcho, realizó una ponencia sobre corcho para los alumnos de diseño de la Escuela Elisava. |
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La presentación, titulada “El corcho como material: presente, pasado y futuro”, contuvo los siguientes puntos: presentación del ICSuro; estudio de la huella de carbono; estudio de las nuevas aplicaciones del corcho: bioabsorvente; el bosque alcornocal; biodiversidad y servicios ambientales; proceso de fabricación de los tapones de corcho; historia de los usos del corcho; y nuevas aplicaciones del material.
El Instituto Catalán del Corcho y Elisava mantienen una estrecha colaboración, ya que ambos apuestan por las nuevas aplicaciones del corcho.
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CURSO DE FORMACIÓN SOBRE CORCHO EN LA ESCUELA DE HOSTELERÍA Y TURISMO CETT
La Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo CETT acoge cada año una formación sobre corcho para sus alumnos de sumillería a cargo del Instituto Catalán del Corcho. Este año, se llevó a cabo el día 14 de Enero. |
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La formación contuvo dos partes, una teórica y otra práctica. Respecto a la parte teórica, los alumnos pudieron descubrir todo el proceso de fabricación de un tapón de corcho: desde el bosque hasta convertirse en tapón. Así como los beneficios medioambientales del material.
Finalmente, los alumnos realizaron un taller sensorial donde pudieron comprobar el verdadero aroma del corcho y sus subproductos: plancha cruda, granulado, discos y tapones naturales.
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REPORTAJE DEL SECTOR CORCHERO EN EL PROGRAMA DE TV3 “VALOR AFEGIT”
El programa de TV3 “Valor Afegit” dedicó su espacio el pasado 9 de Enero al sector corchero catalán. El reportaje está enmarcado dentro de la campaña de comunicación CORK, que se está llevando a cabo a través de la unión del sector corchero español con el objetivo de dar valor al tapón de corcho. |
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El reportaje acogió las declaraciones de una importante bodega que utiliza el tapón de corcho como único cierre para sus vinos, así como el proceso de producción de los tapones de corcho, hasta los controles de calidad que se realizan antes de comercializar el tapón.
Para visualizar el reportaje pueden dirigirse al siguiente link:
http://www.tv3.cat/videos/4413793/La-industria-del-suro
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LA CAMPAÑA CORK EN MADRID FUSIÓN
Del 21 al 23 de Enero, la iniciativa CORK, bajo el lema "el corcho preserva lo bueno", estuvo presente en la XI edición de la feria gastronómica Madrid Fusión. La participación fue mediante la instalación de un croma en el stand que atrajo la presencia de más de 1000 personas, entre ellas profesionales, periodistas y visitantes. |
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La actividad consistió en colocar una pantalla de croma verde para que el público pudiese ponerse delante de ella y se viese a sí mismo en el interior de una botella de vino o cava tapado con corcho. Además de la visualización instantánea de la imagen en la pantalla de TV, se tomaron fotografías para inmortalizar el divertido momento de estar dentro de una botella.
De esta manera, el lema de la campaña "El corcho preserva lo bueno", no solo se refirió a los vinos y cavas, sino también a las personas. Más de mil participantes se fotografiaron y la iniciativa causó una gran expectación, consiguiendo así una importante cobertura mediática.
Todas las imágenes capturadas durante los tres días de feria, fueron subidas a la página web de la campaña CORK, www.preservalobueno.com, de manera que los participantes pudieran descargarlas, guardarlas y compartirlas.
Con la entrega de material informativo sobre la campaña en formato tríptico y esta participativa actividad, CORK ha inmortalizado tanto su paso como el de sus asistentes por Madrid Fusión, el escenario ideal para los amantes de la gastronomía, y ha dado a conocer el vínculo que comparte el tapón de corcho con las tradiciones culinarias y enológicas internacionales.
Entre las personalidades que se fotografiarion dentro de la botella, estaban Joan Roca, del restaurante Celler de Can Roca (el segundo mejor restaurante del mundo según la revista Restaurant), María Isabel Mijares (enóloga, química y presidenta del Equipo Team), el sumiller de la Casa Real Española, Andoni Lyís Aduiz, del restaurante Mugariz, Rafael Ansón (Presidente de la Real Academia de Gastronomía), entre otros.
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LOS VINOS CON CIERRES ALTERNATIVOS DEBERÍAN INLCUIR FECHA DE CADUCIDAD AL NO PRESERVAR LAS PROPIEDADES DEL CALDO
El tapón de corcho evita la reducción, la oxidación y el escalping. |
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El tándem formado por la barrica de roble y el tapón de corcho es insuperable para la obtención de un vino con las mejores cualidades. CORK, iniciativa que promueve el uso del tapón de corcho, ha participado en Enomaq para dar a conocer los beneficios del tapón de corcho sobre otro tipo de cierres.
La superioridad del tapón de corcho sobre otros cierres alternativos ha sido uno de los temas centrales de las jornadas técnicas de hoy dirigidas por el portavoz de la iniciativa CORK, Manel Pretel.
En la sesión se ha puesto de manifiesto que el tapón de corcho proporciona al vino el cierre ideal, ya que se adapta perfectamente al cuello de la botella gracias a la elasticidad y compresibilidad del corcho. Además, el tapón de corcho proviene de un producto natural, muy ligero y flexible, que deja que el vino se exprese y le aporta aromas positivos propios, garantizando la seguridad alimentaria del caldo. Los tapones alternativos no pueden competir con las cualidades propias e intrínsecas del corcho, que aportan un indiscutible valor añadido a las bodegas.
Asimismo, el tapón de corcho favorece la microoxigenación del vino e influye en las propiedades organolépticas del caldo, mejora el sabor en boca, redondea el cuerpo, realza la expresión, aporta astringencia y evita los aromas reductivos. Además, tiene compuestos positivos para la salud como son los policenoles, antioxidantes que reducen el riesgo cardiovascular y retrasan ciertas enfermedades degenerativas. Asimismo, los tapones de corcho han probado su inocuidad alimentaria durante centenares de siglos. Es más, los tapones de corcho en contacto con el vino pueden generar compuestos saludables como la “acutissimina A”, un fuerte agente antitumoral.
La superioridad del tapón de corcho es por tanto indiscutible, además de ser el único cierre medioambientalmente sostenible. Por todo ello no es de extrañar que el tapón de corcho sea el método de tapamiento elegido por los mejores vinos y espumosos del mundo.
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LA INICIATIVA CORK PROMUEVE HOMOGENEIZAR LA MEDICIÓN EN EL ENSAYO DE LA FUERZA DE EXTRACCIÓN DEL TAPÓN DE CORCHO
La propuesta de homogeneización internacional en la medición de la fuerza de extracción se ha liderado desde el Instituto Catalán del Corcho (ICSURO), y ha sido respaldada por Francia, Portugal y Chile. |
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La iniciativa CORK, agrupación de patronales e instituciones del sector corchero español, promueve el ensayo de fuerza de extracción (fuerza necesaria para extraer un tapón de una botella) liderado y presentado por el ICSURO, una de sus instituciones adheridas. A pesar de que el conjunto del ensayo está normalizado, su medición, parte esencial del análisis de la fuerza de extracción, es diferente en función del país donde se realiza.
La creciente globalización del mercado del vino es el motivo por el cual se ha decidido impulsar este proyecto, pues ahora es más necesario que nunca consensuar un mismo método de medición para todos los mercados de destino de los tapones de corcho. En este contexto, el ICSURO está desarrollando el primer ejercicio comparativo a nivel internacional del ensayo de fuerza de extracción para vinos tranquilos, que se ha enmarcado en la mejora y mantenimiento de los estándares de calidad del tapón de corcho.
Actualmente, los países participantes en el ensayo son Francia, Portugal, Chile y España, y los organismos que participan del proyecto abarcan tanto a bodegas, como empresas corcheras, laboratorios y centros de investigación públicos y privados.
La industria española del corcho destaca por incorporar los más altos patrones de calidad en sus diferentes fases y etapas, desde la extracción hasta el producto final. Para ello, el sector corchero en España cuenta con innovadores procesos cualitativos, nuevas fábricas y tecnología punta para conseguir que su producto llegue al consumidor en condiciones excelentes. En este sentido, el parámetro de la fuerza de extracción es crítico, y para su control deben tenerse en cuenta varios factores contemplados en el protocolo internacional desarrollado por el ICSURO.
Los ejercicios internacionales de comparación son fundamentales para mantener y demostrar la competencia técnica de los laboratorios. Según Manel Pretel, la necesidad de confianza constante en el desempeño de los laboratorios no sólo es esencial para el laboratorio y sus clientes sino también para las demás partes interesadas, como las autoridades reguladoras o de acreditación de laboratorios.
Garantía de calidad del corcho
La producción del tapón de corcho es un complejo proceso que exige un riguroso control en las diversas fases del producto. La garantía de dicho control en la fabricación del tapón de corcho tiene como principales objetivos obtener una funcionalidad adecuada del tapón, la inocuidad del corcho y la eficiencia de los procesos productivos. La mayoría de empresas corcheras disponen de departamentos técnicos formados por licenciados en biología y química que controlan que todo el proceso se desarrolle de acuerdo a los más estrictos criterios de calidad.
Los productos acabados están sujetos a un exhaustivo test de laboratorio que abarca las siguientes áreas: análisis visual, el control del grado de humedad, las dimensiones (espesor y diámetro), el control de oxidante residual, el análisis de anisoles extraíbles (TCA), el análisis microbiológico, la capilaridad, el análisis de estanqueidad, la elasticidad/recuperación dimensional, la fuerza de extracción de los tapones de corcho, y el análisis sensorial.
La certificación Systecode
En este sentido, el sector corchero se ha auto-impuesto un sistema de buenas prácticas taponeras: el Systecode, que garantiza que todo el proceso de fabricación de un tapón de corcho se ajuste a unas reglas impuestas por técnicos y expertos independientes que van a confirmar las condiciones óptimas de fabricación del producto.
La certificación Systecode se otorga mediante auditorias anuales por parte de un organismo externo, que certifica la calidad del producto así como la calidad en el proceso.
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CORK PRESENTA EL ÁRBOL DE LOS DESEOS MÁS SOSTENIBLE EN EL PASEO DE GRACIA DE BARCELONA
El descorche de vinos y cavas es una tradición asociada a las festividades y celebraciones, como por ejemplo la Navidad. Y así lo demuestra un estudio presentado por CORK, iniciativa que representa a todas las instituciones y patronales corcheras del país en la promoción del tapón de corcho, que revela que el 60% de la población española relaciona este hecho a celebraciones y momentos de felicidad. Por este motivo, CORK ha querido compartir este sentimiento con todos los ciudadanos instalando en Paseo de Gracia de Barcelona, concretamente enfrente del acceso de Palau Robert, entidad colaboradora de la iniciativa, un árbol de Navidad sostenible hecho de botellas de cava y con guarniciones de corcho. |
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Desde miércoles 19 a domingo 21 de diciembre, el árbol de 4 metros de altura que sostendrá como follaje 500 botellas de cava iluminadas, acogerá los deseos de centenares de personas que podrán colgar su tapón de corcho con los mejores deseos y propósitos para el 2013. El árbol de Navidad de CORK busca promover la conciencia ecológica entre los ciudadanos de Barcelona utilizando productos biodegradables y reciclables en su guarnición. Por este motivo, la voluntad de los peatones se colgará en tapones de vino y cava, un material totalmente sostenible a la vez que protagonista de la industria corchera, símbolo de Cataluña.
Grandes personalidades que defienden la industria del corcho y el tapón del mismo material ya se han adherido a esta iniciativa sostenible, como es el caso del galardonado e internacionalmente reconocido chef Ferrán Adrià, quien ha dejado el siguiente mensaje “Comer bien alimenta el alma”.
CORK defiende el tapón de corcho como producto único porque preserva la naturaleza, a la vez que mantiene viva la tradición de miles de años en la parte más artesanal de su producción, su extracción de la corteza de los alcornoques.
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FORMACIÓN DE CORCHO EN LA ESCUELA DE HOSTELERÍA Y TURISMO ESHOB EN BARCELONA
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El 19 de Diciembre se llevó a cabo una formación sobre corcho a los alumnos de sumiller de la Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo de Barcelona, ESHOB. La formación fue a cargo de Ivan Fernández, responsable de medio ambiente y sostenibilidad del ICSuro.
En primer lugar, los alumnos recibieron formación teórica de los procesos de producción de los tapones de corcho y, seguidamente, realizaron un análisis sensorial con los diferentes macerados de productos de corcho.
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XXII EDICIÓN DE LOS PREMIOS GLA D’OR EN EL MAS DE TORRENT
La Asociación de Empresarios Corcheros de Cataluña, AECORK, celebró la XXII edición de los premiOs Gla d’Or, en el Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa (Torrent, Girona). El evento reunió algunas de las personalidades más importantes del entorno corchero, vitivinícola, gastronómica y empresarial de les comarcas de Girona, así como miembros de la Administración. |
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La apertura del acto fue a cargo de Francesc Jiménez, Presidente de AECORK, el cual realizó una radiografía de cómo se encuentra el sector en la actualidad, destacando que a pesar de la situación de crisis de los últimos años, la estrategia de internacionalización llevada a cabo por el sector corchero ha permitido expandir su presencia en mercados del nuevo mundo (nuevos países productores de vino como EEUU, Chile y Argentina)
Actualmente, las exportaciones de tapones en estos mercados suponen alrededor de un 10% de incremento sobre el 2009, destacando el aumento en los mercados de EEUU y Argentina del tapón de cava.
En declaraciones del Presidente de AECORK, éste es un dato positivo que se valora con optimismo y se espera seguir incrementando en los siguientes años dada la desaceleración en los mercados tradicionales.
Referente a los premios otorgados por AECORK, los galardonados de este año fueron La Caixa, por ser una herramienta imprescindible para el país y para la industria; José Luís Gallego, en reconocimiento a la tarea que realiza en defensa del corcho; y Lluís Medir, por su dedicación desinteresada y pasión por el producto corcho.
Los tres premiados coincidieron en sus discursos de agradecimiento en que la industria del corcho es un paradigma de sostenibilidad, modernidad y proyección de futuro.
El discurso de clausura fue a cargo del Sr. Eudald Casadesús, delegado del gobierno de la Generalitat en funciones que quiso destacar la capacidad exportadora e innovadora del sector corchero.
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PARTICIPACIÓN EN LAS JORNADAS TRANSFRONTERERAS EUROCAT EN LA JONQUERA
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RETECORK organizó, en el marco del proyecto Territorios Corcheros, cofinanciado por el Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Natural y el FEADER, una mesa redonda en las Jornadas Técnicas del Espacio Catalán Transfronterizo para compartir su experiencia en cooperación económica a nivel internacional.
Las palabras fueron a cargo de André Bordaneil, Alcalde de Maureillas_Las Illas; Alfons Quera, Alcalde d’Agullana; Sergi Sabrià, Secretario General de AECORK; Renaud Piazzeta, Director del Instituto Méditerranéen du Liège; y Enric Vigas, Presidente de la C.E.Liège, todos ellos miembros de la Red, expusieron la experiencia de pertenecer a RETECORK y los proyectos que se llevan a cabo a nivel internacional y transfronterizo.
El delegado del gobierno en funciones, Eudald Casadesús, fue el encargado de finalizar estas jornadas que tuvieron lugar ayer en La Jonquera y antes de ayer en Girona. Más de 200 personas asistieron a las dos sesiones que han reunido expertos en cooperación y que han servido para conocer experiencias de colaboración en el ámbito empresarial y universitario.
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CLAUSURA DEL PROYECTO CÈNIT-DEMÉTER EN MADRID
El 15 de Noviembre el Consorcio Cenit-Deméter presentó la clausura de su proyecto, una investigación en el campo de la viticultura y el sector corchero de la mano de AECORK y el ICSuro, en la sede central del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, en Madrid. |
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El consorcio, formado por 26 empresas vinculadas al sector vitivinícola y 31 grupos de investigación, fue creado para llevar a cabo un proyecto de carácter estratégico, multidisciplinario e interregional con el objetivo de generar conocimientos científicos y técnicos para afrontar el cambio climático.
Referente al estudio del sector corchero, se ha trabajado mediante la herramienta del ACV de los tapones de vino y cava con el objetivo de definir los impactos en el medio ambiente y aplicar medidas. Es el primer estudio sectorial a nivel mundial y concluye que todo el proceso completo de la actividad corchera, no solo sigue unas líneas de adaptación al cambio climático, sino que también lo mitiga, fijando más CO2 en el recuento final de la fabricación de cada tapón de corcho.
Este estudio global ha sido muy positivo, no solo por los resultados, sino también para unir esfuerzos y crear alianzas entre los diferentes sectores participantes, los cuales pretenden dar continuidad al proyecto en un futuro próximo.
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TALLER SENSORIAL EN LA FERIA DEL VINO DE CALONGE
Durante el taller sensorial, se presentó la imagen de la campaña CORK a los participantes. |
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Como ya es habitual, el corcho ha estado presente durante la Fiesta del Vi Nou 2012 de Calonge con un taller sensorial organizado por RETECORK y con los materiales preparados por el Instituto Catalán del Corcho. Fue el fin de semana del 10 y 11 de Noviembre.
Más de una treintena de participantes, pudieron descubrir los valores que aporta el tapón de corcho al vino, como interacciona con éste y conocer mejor el material de una manera interesante e interactiva, así como desterrar definitivamente el mal dicho “gusto a corcho”.
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ASISTENCIA AL ACTO DE CLAUSURA DEL PROYECTO “UN BRINDIS POR LA TIERRA” DE WWF Y FSC
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El 8 de Noviembre, WWF celebró en Barcelona una cata de vinos ecológicos tapados con corcho FSC como acto de clausura de su proyecto “Un Brindis por la Tierra”. El evento, que se llevó a cabo en el Mercado de Santa Caterina, contó con la participación de diversos representantes del sector vitivinícola y corchero.
La iniciativa de WWF, que ha permitido lanzar al mercado vino ecológico tapado con corcho FSC, ha tenido como objetivo principal convertirse en referente de futuro para otras empresas, demostrando que la gestión sostenible es un potente motor de desarrollo para la economía local.
La cata de vinos fue a cargo de David Seijas, ganador del concurso Nariz de Oro el año 2008.
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COMPROMISO DE LOS RESTAURANTES DE PALAFRUGELL A FAVOR DE LOS VINOS TAPADOS CON CORCHO DURANTE LA CAMPAÑA “EL NIU”
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El 26 de Octubre en el marco de la presentación de las Jornadas Gastronómicas d’Es Niu 2012, se ha firmado un compromiso de los restaurantes de Palafrugell a favor de los vinos tapados con corcho. La presentación se ha realizado en el Museu del Suro de Palafrugell.
El sector restaurador de Palafrugell, apuesta mediante este compromiso, por los vinos tapados con corcho, implantando un distintivo promocional del municipio realizado con corcho. La imagen, nueva a nivel local, escenifica el compromiso de los restaurantes del pueblo a priorizar los vinos tapados con corcho y así vincular este material con el sector turístico restaurador.
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PRIMER CURSO DE CATA DE VINOS Y SU VINCULACIÓN CON EL CORCHO
El curso, que se inició el 16 de Octubre, tuvo una duración de 12 horas y se ha realizado íntegramente en el Instituto Catalán del corcho, en Palafrugell. |
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Los profesores fueron, por la parte vitivinícola, Agustí Ensesa, analista de vinos, profesor de análisis sensorial y presidente de Mestres Tastavins i Mestres Cellerers de Catalunya; y por la parte de corcho, Ivan Fernandez, responsable de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad del ICSuro y docente del centro en temas de corcho.
El curso contó con seis sesiones, en las cuales se trabajaron los aspectos relevantes de los tapones de corcho, sus características y el porqué del uso de cada tipo de tapón para los diferentes tipos de vinos y cavas. También se profundizó en el conocimiento del corcho como elemento de cierre de la botella explicando los diferentes tipos de tapones de corcho que existen en el mercado, sus procesos de producción y el tipo de producto enológico al que se destinan. Así como las propiedades medioambientales del alcornoque y su huella negativa en todo el proceso de fabricación de los tapones.
Referente a la parte vitivinícola, los alumnos profundizaron en el conocimiento de los diferentes tipos de vinos, su geografía, variedades típicas de uva, procesos de elaboración y principales Denominaciones de Origen nacionales e internacionales. Cada sesión contó con una parte práctica de cata de los vinos y cavas explicados durante el curso.
Una de las líneas de trabajo y ejes estratégicos del Instituto Catalán del Corcho es la formación y, en este sentido, cabe destacar que en los últimos años ha aumentado significativamente el número de cursos impartidos desde este centro, ya sea a Escuelas de Hostelería, Universidades, Asociaciones de Sumilleres y colectivos gastronómicos.
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EL 90% DE LOS ALCORNOCALES GESTIONADOS EMPIEZA A REBROTAR TRAS LOS INCENDIOS DEL ALT EMPORDÀ
Gracias a su corteza de gran adaptabilidad y alta resistencia al fuego esta comunidad arbórea es una de las que mejor se recupera tras un incendio
Las pasadas lluvias han favorecido la recuperación de la zona arrasada por el fuego este verano
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Tal como pronosticaron los técnicos medioambientales de CORK, iniciativa de la industria corchera que promueve el tapón de corcho, el 90% de los alcornoques adultos afectados por el incendio del Alt Empordà empiezan a mostrar signos de regeneración tras el fuego del pasado verano. Las llamas quemaron alrededor de 14.000 hectáreas, de entre las cuales un total de 4.500 correspondían a bosques alcornocales.
Los expertos que hacen el seguimiento de esta comunidad arbórea afectada por el gran incendio han detectado una rápida recuperación de estos árboles quemados en la zona de La Jonquera, Darnius y Agullana. Ya aparecen brotes verdes en las copas y en las ramas, síntoma de que el árbol está vivo y de que cuando se extraiga la capa del corcho quemado, podrá continuar su proceso de regeneración natural. Esto se debe a que el tejido vascular del árbol continuó trabajando pese al fuego, ya que se vio protegido por el traje ignífugo que es el corcho. El portavoz de la iniciativa CORK, Sergi Sabrià explica "Primero habrá que extraer esa primera capa de corcho quemado para comprobar el grado de regeneración, y así asegurarnos de que es suficiente para que en el futuro el árbol pueda brindar nuevas planchas de corcho y proporcionar a la industria corchera materia prima de alta calidad".
Del mismo modo, según Ivan Fernández, responsable de Medio Ambiente de la iniciativa CORK y del Insituto Catalán del Corcho (ICSURO), las causas son la regeneración parcial de los nutrientes del suelo y el volumen de precipitaciones caídas en esta zona en las últimas semanas. “El rebrote es muy visible junto a la base de los propios alcornoques quemados, donde aparecen nuevas plantas que en uno o dos años podrían ofrecer un tronco leñoso”, comenta Iván Fernández.
Estudios realizados demuestran que, por lo general, una capa de corcho de más de dos centímetros de espesor puede proteger a los alcornocales incluso de los fuegos más intensos. Este hecho junto a la alta capacidad de rebrote tras el fuego convierte a los alcornocales en una de las especies mejor adaptadas a los efectos de los incendios forestales.
La gran capacidad de regeneración de esta comunidad arbórea ante situaciones extremas como el incendio del Alt Empordà es vital para asegurar el mantenimiento de un ecosistema de gran valor, por un lado por la biodiversidad que alberga, y por el otro, para generar la materia prima en la que se sustenta toda una industria.
España cuenta en la actualidad con más de 506.000 hectáreas de bosque de alcornoques, que representa el 25% sobre el total mundial. Estas formaciones cuentan con una gran biodiversidad y una riqueza ecológica única, además de proporcionar recursos recicables y biodegradables como el corcho.
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BUSINESS MEETING OF CORK IN CACERES
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The days 27 and 28 was celebrated the First Business Meeting of Cork FSC in Caceres.
The objective of the meeting was to promote the FSC certification.
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PRESENTATION OF CORK COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN IN MADRID
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On 19 September took place the official presentation of cork communication campaing of the Spain cork sector in Madrid.
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FILMING ON A REPORTAGE OF THE ICSURO BY NETWORK LOCAL TELEVISIONS
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On 24 August, Network Local Television visited the Catalan Cork Instituto to film the Cork Center Laboratory to make a reportage about qualities controls of the cork stoppers that they makes in this center.
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FILMING TO CORK SECTOR WITH THE INTERNATIONAL NEWS AGENCY, REUTERS
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On 23 August, the prestigious international agency, REUTERS, visited the cork’s sector to film a report about all the cork sector.
The agency distributed the reportage to mass media on the first week of September.
Reuters is the world’s largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news. It’s the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.
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INTERVIEW FOR GIRONA TELEVISION NEWS
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On the occasion of the initiative CORK, several televisions channels have been interested with the project.
On 6 August, Girona’s Television interviewed to Sergi Sabrià, CORK's spokesman, in the night news.
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SPANISH TELEVISIONS INTERESTED IN THE REGENERATION CAPACITY OF CORK OAK FORESTS AFTER FIRES
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From 29 to 31 July, Spanish televisions have broadcasted the news about regeneration capacity of cork oak forest after fires.
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FILMING FOR THE TV PROGRAM “AQUÍ HAY TRABAJO” ABOUT ALL THE PROCESS OF THE CORK ACTIVITY
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On 24 July, the team of tv program “Aquí hay trabajo” went to Girona to film all the process of the cork activity: since cork extraction, until manufacturing of the cork stoppers.
The reportage was broadcasted on 19 September and can see in its web page.
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PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT CÈNIT-DEMÉTER IN TORRELAVIT, BARCELONA
On 18 July, was held the presentation of Cènit-Deméter project in Torrelavit, Barcelona. |
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Ivan Fernandez, responsible of Environment and Sustainability of the ICSuro, showed the results of AECORK investigation, of the cork sector carbon footprint, into the project Cènit-Deméter, at the inspector of the CDTI in the Jean Leon’s winery.
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SIGNATURE OF THE AGREEMENT ABOUT CORK BETWEEN RESTAURANTS OF LLAGOSTERA ASSOCIATION, TOWN HALL OF LLAGOSTERA, RETECORK AND ICSURO
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On 17 July, was signed the agreement about cork between Restaurants of Llagostera Association, Town Hall of Llagostera, RETECORK and ICSuro.
The agreement pretends that the people of Llagostera and the restaurants recycle the cork stoppers of their bottles of wine.
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PRESS TRIP WITH JOURNALISTS FROM MADRID AT THE CORK EXTRACTION IN EXTREMADURA
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On 10 and 11 July, was held a press trip with journalist of mass media in the Sierra de San Pedro, Extremadura.
The objective of the journey was that journalists could learn about the process of cork extraction.
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VIDEOCONFERENCING MEETING OF SUBCOMMITTEE UNE-AENOR
On 10 July, was celebrated the meeting of the Subcommittee number 5 of cork of the CTN56 of AENOR through videoconferencing |
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The minutes of day was the following: approval of the minutes of the previous session; proposal draft of PNE cork stopper for wines V10; proposal draft of PNE tightness V1; revision UNE 56930:2005 Cork Stoppers. TCA determination transferable.
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EL 92% DE LOS ESPAÑOLES PREFIERE EL TAPÓN DE CORCHO PARA LAS BOTELLAS DE VINO Y CAVA
Los principales motivos de la elección son el carácter natural y reciclable del corcho, además de favorecer la conservación y evolución de vinos y cavas |
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Con motivo del lanzamiento de la campaña informativa sobre los beneficios del tapón de corcho, la iniciativa CORK presenta los resultados del sondeo sobre los hábitos y percepciones de los españoles en el consumo de vinos y cavas
• El 86% de los españoles considera que el tapón de corcho preserva mejor el vino y el cava que un tapón de otro material
• 9 de cada 10 españoles afirman que el tapón de corcho preserva los aromas del vino
• 7 de cada 10 españoles destinan menos de 10 € a adquirir una botella de vino
• El 76% de los españoles prefiere los vinos nacionales, mientras que un 4% prefiere los franceses y 2% los del nuevo mundo. Sólo a un 18% de los encuestados le es indiferente el origen del vino
Madrid, 19 de septiembre de 2012 - CORK, iniciativa llevada a cabo por instituciones y patronales nacionales del sector corchero, presenta hoy los resultados del primer estudio sobre los hábitos y percepciones de los españoles en el consumo de vinos y cavas y sus tipos de cierre. El sondeo se ha llevado a cabo entre más de 1.200 españoles que han indicado los aspectos que más valoran a la hora de decidirse por un vino, qué tipo de cierre prefieren y qué presupuesto destinan a la compra de vino o cava. Además CORK presenta hoy “El corcho: Preserva lo bueno”, una campaña informativa sobre los valores y beneficios vinculados al tapón de corcho y que se centra en tres ejes: la conservación medioambiental, su relación con el vino y el legado cultural que supone la industria del corcho en nuestro país.
Los españoles prefieren el tapón de corcho
El 92% de los españoles prefiere el tapón de corcho para las botellas de vino y cava considerándolo el mejor cierre. Sobre esta cuestión el portavoz de Cork, Sergi Sabrià, comenta "el tapón de corcho proporciona al vino y cava el cierre perfecto ya que se adapta perfectamente al cuello de la botella gracias a la elasticidad y compresibilidad de este material natural".
Además, según los resultados de la encuesta, el 86% de los españoles considera que el tapón de corcho preserva mejor las propiedades del vino y del cava que un tapón de otro material, como el plástico, la silicona o la rosca. "El tapón de corcho contribuye a enriquecer el perfil organoléptico del vino y del cava aportando un gran valor añadido y permite que éste evolucione y madure, aspecto muy importante que solo posibilita el tapón de corcho", añade Sabrià.
Sobre la percepción que tienen los españoles sobre este tipo de tapones, un 27% destaca que es un producto natural, el 26% lo asocia con la tradición, el 14% remarca que es reciclable y un 13% destaca su carácter aislante.
Denominación de origen y precio: claves en la compra de un vino
En cuanto a los hábitos de consumo de los españoles, el estudio muestra que la denominación de origen, el precio y la bodega a la que pertenece son los aspectos más valorados a la hora de elegir un vino o cava. A éstos le siguen, el reconocimiento del vino en el sector, el tipo de cierre que lleva la botella, su etiqueta y por último su graduación alcohólica.
Teniendo en cuenta que el tipo de cierre es uno de los aspectos que valoran los españoles a la hora de seleccionar una botella de vino o cava, cabe destacar que el 78% afirma que sería necesario que se indicara en la etiqueta qué tipo de tapón lleva la botella de vino o cava ya que actualmente es difícil identificarlo a simple vista.
7 de cada 10 españoles destinan menos de 10 € en una botella de vino
El precio es el segundo aspecto más valorado por los españoles a la hora de adquirir una botella de vino. En éste sentido, según el sondeo realizado por CORK, el 33% de los españoles destina entre 5 y 10 euros, el 24% entre 3 y 5 euros y el 7% menos de 3 euros. De esta manera, el 69% destina menos de 10 euros en la compra de una botella de vino, mientras que el 24% invierte entre 10 y 30 euros, y sólo un 7% destina más de 30 euros.
En cuanto a la compra de cava, el 54% de los españoles destina menos de 10 euros en adquirir una botella de cava, el 24% destina entre 10 y 30 euros y el 7% más de 30 euros.
Cabe destacar que el 7% de los españoles afirma no comprar vino y un 15% tampoco incluye el cava en su lista de la compra.
Vino nacional y semanalmente
Respecto a la frecuencia en el consumo de vinos y cavas, el 12% de los españoles consume una de estas dos bebidas a diario, el 25% afirma hacerlo tres o más veces por semana, mientras que el 26% disfruta de una copa de vino o cava una vez cada quince días y un 9% únicamente una vez al mes. Estos datos contrastan con el 3% de los españoles que afirma no consumir este tipo de bebida y un 25% que la reserva solo para ocasiones especiales o celebraciones.
Respecto al origen del vino, en eso sí que hay unanimidad, el 75% de los españoles prefieren el vino nacional, mientras que el 4% prefiere los caldos franceses y el 3% los procedentes del nuevo mundo.
Una campaña comprometida con la sociedad, la industria y el medio ambiente
Junto con este estudio de percepción y de hábitos de consumo de vinos y cavas de los españoles, CORK presenta la campaña “El corcho: Preserva lo bueno”, que llevará a cabo para promover el tapón de corcho y que cuenta con la colaboración del Ministerio de Industria, energía y Turismo y el Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional. Y es que tal y como afirma Joan Puig, Vicepresidente de la Asociación de Empresarios Corcheros de Catalunya (AECORK), “la industria corchera española es la segunda a nivel mundial con una facturación de 350 millones de euros, produciendo un total de 3.000 millones de tapones para vino y cavas anuales”. En este sentido, la campaña persigue impulsar dicha industria en España, a la vez que dar a conocer los beneficios medioambientales que supone la producción de tapones de corcho frente a sistemas de cierre alternativos. Asimismo, la campaña busca compartir con la sociedad española todo el legado cultural de esta industria clave en nuestro país.
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Sobre CORK
CORK es una iniciativa llevada a cabo por instituciones y patronales del sector del corcho para promocionar el tapón de corcho y dar a conocer sus principales valores y beneficios tanto a nivel medioambiental, económico como cultural.
Las entidades que lideran la iniciativa CORK en España son: la Asociación de Empresarios Corcheros de Cataluña (AECORK); la Agrupación Sanvicenteña de Empresarios del Corcho (ASECOR); la Asociación Portuguesa de Corcho (APCOR); la Confederación Europea del Corcho (C.E. Liège); el Institut Català del Suro (ICSURO; el Instituto del Corcho, la Madera y el Carbón Vegetal (IPROCOR) y la Red Europea de Territorios Corcheros (RETECORK).
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EL 95% DE LOS ALCORNOCALES AFECTADOS TRAS EL INCENDIO DEL ALT EMPORDÀ REBROTARÁN
Gracias a la adaptación que han desarrollado durante miles de años, los alcornocales son una de las comunidades arbóreas que mejor se recupera tras un incendio |
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Continúa el proceso de evaluación de las consecuencias medio ambientales del incendio de la zona del Alt Empordà (Girona) y que se encuentra actualmente en fase de control. Algunas estimaciones provisionales indican que el total de hectáreas quemadas ascienden a más de 14.000, de las cuales 4.500 hectáreas corresponden a bosque de alcornocales.
Según los técnicos medio ambientales de CORK, iniciativa para la promoción del corcho llevada a cabo por organismos e instituciones de la industria corchera española, un mínimo del 95% de los alcornocales quemados afectados por el incendio sobrevivirá y rebrotará. Y es que el alcornoque presenta adaptaciones claras a una convivencia habitual con el fuego como es su gruesa corteza del corcho y su alta capacidad para rebrote tanto de cepa como de copa.
Estudios realizados demuestran que, por lo general, una capa de corcho de más de dos centímetros de espesor puede proteger a los alcornocales incluso de los fuegos más intensos. Este hecho junto a la alta capacidad de rebrote tras el fuego convierte a los alcornocales en una de las especies mejor adaptadas a los efectos de los incendios forestales.
La gran capacidad de regeneración del alcornocal ante situaciones extremas como el incendio del Alt Empordà es vital para asegurar el mantenimiento de un ecosistema de gran valor además de la materia prima en la que se sustenta toda una industria. Los expertos estiman que en un par de décadas los alcornocales afectados por el incendio estarán de nuevo en las condiciones idóneas para la extracción de corcho de calidad, que es el que se usa para la fabricación de tapones para vinos y espumosos.
Por el momento la limpieza y regeneración de la zona afectada será uno de las principales prioridades medioambientales. Según Iván Fernández, Responsable de Medio Ambiente del Instituto Catalán del Corcho (ICSURO), “Tras la extinción del fuego, lo más importante será planificar de forma muy detallada todos los procesos necesarios para garantizar el éxito de la repoblación de la zona afectada. El primer paso será la recuperación del suelo y tras esto iniciar las tareas para facilitar el rebrote y valorar si es necesario incorporar nuevas cepas”.
España cuenta en la actualidad con más de 506.000 hectáreas de bosque de alcornoques, que representa el 25% sobre el total mundial. Estas formaciones cuentan con una gran biodiversidad y riqueza ecológica única, además de proporcionar recursos renovables como el corcho.
“Las consecuencias del incendio a nivel humano, ecológico y de biodiversidad han sido de las más graves que ha sufrido el país en los últimos años. En este trágico contexto, resulta esperanzador que el porcentaje de superficie corchera total dañada suponga el 0,2% del total mundial, de manera que la industria del corcho que emplea a más de 2.000 trabajadores en España no verá afectado su suministro de materia primera, y podemos afirmar que los tapones de corcho no experimentaran un incremento de precios” comenta Francesc Jiménez, Presidente de AECORK (Asociación de Empresarios Corcheros de Cataluña).
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THE OLD CORK FACTORY MODERNIST CAN MARIO BECOMES THE NEW CORK MUSEUM
The new Cork Museum of Palafrugell, was officially opened on Friday, June 29, the restored buildings of the old cork factory modernist Can Mario. The inaugural event, from 8 pm, was attended by the President of the Generalitat, Artur Mas. |
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Members of ICSuro and AECORK, also were in the inaugural event.
The museum opens its doors to the public by putting into operation the following areas: the temporary exhibition hall of 240 square meters with an exhibition on the factory in early 1920, called "If walls could talk."
The former Can Mario, later owned by the Armstrong Company, founded in 1900 and was the most important Catalan cork sector, coming to represent more than a third of this. It is one of the few factories that cork explicitly introduces the concept of image design and decoration of buildings. Formally included in the current artistic modernism.
Cork Museum The project affects the environment protection of the tower tank, declared National Cultural Interest. The new museum buildings for the most noble of the old factory are declared Cultural Heritage of Local Interest.
Besides being an example of reuse of industrial heritage for cultural purposes, this makes the Cork Museum refurbishment in line with other museums System Science and Technology of Catalonia, all located in former industrial buildings.
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VISIT OF AMERICANS JOURNALISTS AND RESTORERS, AT THE CORK EXTRACTION IN MAS BASSETS
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On 27 June, a group of Americans prescriptors, in a visit at Catalonia through of the Catalan Wine Association, visited the cork extraction in the forest headquarters of the ICSuro, in the Mas Bassets.
The explanations were for Eloi Madrià, forest worker, who did the cork extraction, and Ivan Fernández, Responsible of Environment and Sustainability of ICSuro, who explained all about environment in the extraction process.
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BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CÈLIEGE IN LLOFRIU
On 22 June, was celebrated the meeting of the Board of Administration of the CÈLIEGE in Llofriu. |
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The agenda was the following: Approval of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of March in Paris; financial situation and current accounts; campaign Systecode 2012; lobbying; dossier CORK MARK; campaign cork extraction 2012 and results of the study of the life cycle of cork made by ICSuro.
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BOARD MEETING OF THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
On 15 June, was celebrated the Board Meeting of Catalan Cork Institute of this year, in its headquarters of Palafrugell. |
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The agenda was the following: year-end 2011; actions of the second half of 2011, proposed 2012 budget, development of actions 2012; strategic plan 2012 to 2014 and presentation of the report of activities 2011.
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ASSEMBLY CÈNIT-DEMÉTER IN MADRID
On 14 June, the tracking Assembly of the project Cènit-Deméter took place in Madrid. |
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The Cènit-Deméter, which has lasted for four years (2007-2011), was carried out through the cork sector firms to assess the ecological footprint of the cork using a tool to measure the environmental impacts called life cycle analysis. The project results were presented last March at the Alimentaria, Barcelona.
The subjects during the meeting were the following: presentation of results, technical and financial monitoring of the project and schedule last actions performed.
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VISIT OF ITALIAN WINEMAKERS AT THE CORK CENTER LABORATORY
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The initiative for winemakers for knowing the world of cork more closely is increasing year after year.
In this time, two groups of winemakers from Italy visited the Catalan Cork Institute on 13 and 20 of June.
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PEFC SEMINARS IN LOGROÑO AND CASSÀ DE LA SELVA
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Under the project "Ecoemplea Corcho Sostenible", that develops the fruit of the collaboration agreement with the Biodiversity Fundation and with financing of the European Social Fund, PEFC has developed various activities during this quarter.
About the month of June, was celebrated two seminars, one of them in Logroño, 6, 7 and 8 June, and the other on 21 June in Cassà de la Selva. Manel Pretel, Director of ICSuro took part in both seminars.
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VISIT OF THE SOMMELIERS ANNA VICENS AND XAVIER BASSA AT CORK INDUSTRY
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Both sommeliers visited the Cork Industry to know how it produce the cork stoppers.
Firstly, they received a theoretical formation where they learnt all the process to make a cork stopper. Then, they did a sensory workshop to know own and other flavorings of the cork.
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VISIT OF GASTRONOMIC JOURNALISTS AT THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
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A group of gastronomic journalists from France and Spain visited the ICSuro on 4 June.
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JOINT AGREEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN CORK INDUSTRY TO DO A COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN TO VALORIZE CORK STOPPERS IN SPAIN
Representatives of the associations and institutions have signed a public agreement to carry out this project. |
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The signature of the agreement took place on 30 May in the Hotel Sant Roc of Calella de Palafrugell.
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VISIT OF SOME STUDENTS FROM MONTPELLIER AT ICSURO
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On 25 May, some French students of "Licence Professionnelle Management des Systèmes qualité pour la filière vitivinicole" of Montpellier, visited the ICSuro.
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A 2,000-YEAR-OLD CORK STOPPER RECOVERED FROM THE SEA BED PRESERVES ALL ITS PROPERTIES
The study by the Centre d’Arqueologia Subaquàtica (Underwater Archaeology Centre) and the ICSURO concludes that the cork stoppers have retained their main components (lignin, suberin and polysaccharides) and that their cell structure has remained intact despite the action of the seabed. |
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Empúries, 23rd May 2012- The Archaeology Museum of Catalonia in Empúries hosted the event in which the conclusions of the study that compares today's cork stoppers with cork stoppers that are more than 2,000 years old found in underwater amphorae from the end of the 1st century BC in the Cap de Volt shipwreck in the municipal area of Port de La Selva were presented.
The event was attended by the following authorities: Antoni Baulida, the director of territorial services for the Department of Culture in Girona; Victor Puga, the temporary mayor of L’Escala; Marta Santos, the director of the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia - Empúries; Christian Serarols, the director of territorial services for the Department of Business and Employment in Girona; Manel Pretel, the director of the ICSuro; Laura Cano, a technician at ICSuro; and Gustau Vivar from the Centre d’Arqueologia Subaquàtica (CASC).
The aim of this study is to demonstrate how cork lasts over time, even in the adverse conditions of the bottom of the sea. The main components of the cork were studied, such as lignin, suberin and polysaccharides which make it elastic, compressible and the ideal material to adapt to the neck of the bottle and to preserve wines and cavas with a suitable input of oxygen. At the same time, its cell structure was analysed and it was verified that there was no significant degradation due to the action of the water.
This piece of research has allowed us to confirm the suitability of using cork stoppers to preserve the liquid that was carried in wine amphorae and that it continues to be the material par excellence for preserving wines and cavas.
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ICSURO TOOK PART IN BIOARCHITECTURE MEDITERRANEAN CONGRESS AND INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
From 17 to 19 of May, was celebrated in Barcelona, the Bioarchitecture Mediterranean Congress and International Seminar. |
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The Congress had the objective to maximize the bio architecture and teamwork between all the participants.
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PRESENTATION OF CORKLAB 2 IN BARCELONA
On 15 May, was presented the publication about the results of the project with cork, CorkLab. |
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The project, Cork Lab, has been realized for the students of Elisava and the presentation has took place in La Pedrera, Barcelona.
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THE TERRITORIAL DELEGATE OF GOVERNMENT VISITED THE CORK SECTOR
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During a visit in Girona, the Territorial Delegate of Government has visited the cork sector in Palafrugell.
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SENSORY WORKSHOP OF CORK IN THE PRESENTATION OF D.O EMPORDÀ WINES AND MAGAZINE GAVARRES ANNIVERSARY
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On 7 May was celebrated the presentation of D.O Empordà wines of this year in the restaurant Mas Marroch in Girona.
In this presentation, RETECORK carried out a sensory workshop with the colaboration of ICSuro.
Also, on 16 June was celebrated the anniversary of the Gavarres magazine in Girona, and RETECORK and ICSuro also carried out a sensory workshop of cork.
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CONTEST GIROVÍ 2012
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On Saturday 5 of May, was celebrated a new edition of the contest Giroví'12 in the Casino of Girona. The Catalan Cork Institute collaborates in this contest since about 10 years.
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AGREEMENT ABOUT RECYCLING OF CORK STOPPERS BETWEEN RETECORK, MIQUEL ALIMENTACIÓ AND ICTA
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VISIT OF SOME SOMMELIERS AT THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF CORK
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The last 30 of April, some sommeliers visited the laboratory Cork Center to know the studies it realize there.
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TELEVISION OF CATALONIA, TV3. VISIT THE ICSURO TO BURN IMAGES FOR A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT OF CORK STOPPERS WITH MORE THAN 100 YEARS
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PRESENTATION OF ACCREDITATION SYSTEM OF THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE CORK SECTOR
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On 24 April was carried out a workday to know the accreditation system of the carbon footprint in the factories of the cork sector.
The project has been designed for UAB-Inèdit and the Catalan Cork Institute.
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COURSE OF SPECIALIZATION IN THE WORLD OF CORK IN THE UNIVERSITY OF GIRONA
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PRESENTATION OF RESULTS OF THE CORK PROJECT , CORKLAB2, IN THE DESIGN SCHOOL, ELISAVA
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On 12 April was presented the results of the second edition of the project, called Corklab2, in the Design School, Elisava.
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A STUDY BETWEEN THE UAB AND THE ICSURO CONCLUDES THAT CORK INDUSTRY FIXES MORE CO2 THAN IT EMITS
During the presentation of the results, also has showed how it will validate the carbon footprint in the factories of cork sector. |
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The study concludes that a cork stopper fixes 234g of CO2.
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VISIT OF LAIA ORTIZ AND TERESA JORDÀ, DEPUTIES OF CONGRESS IN MADRID
Laia Ortiz, Deputy of ICV and Teresa Jordà, Deputy of ERC visited the catalan cork sector on 24 February in Palafrugell. |
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At first, they visited a cork factory where they could see all the proces of manufacturing.
Then, they visited the Catalan Cork Institute and the Cork Center Laboratory.
Finally, they visited the Cork Museum in Palafrugell.
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CORK STOPPERS HELP MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE
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On 24 February, it was had a meeting with the AECORK companies for to present to results about the project CÈNIT-DEMÉTER.
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MEETING OF CLUSTERS IN ACC1Ó WITH THE PRESIDENT OF GENERALITAT
A clúster is a group of companies of the same business that have the same estrategies. |
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There are the different clústers in ACC1Ó: water, feeding, energy, spaces, materials and productions systems, mobility, and health.
The cork belongs at Clúster of Feeding.
On 17 February, representatives of AECORK attended at a meeting with the different catalan clústers of ACC1Ó, with the President of Generalitat, Artur Mas.
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VISIT OF TRADE UNIONS REPRESENTATIVES AT CATALAN CORK SECTOR
Trade unions representatives visited the catalan cork sector on 15 February. |
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Firstly, they visited a cork factory where they could see the production process of cork.
Then, they were at Museum of Cork in Palafrugell.
Finally, They met with AECORK and they visited Cork Center Laboratory.
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IOLANDA PINEDA, SENATOR FOR PSC IN MADRID, VISITS THE CORK SECTOR IN PALAFRUGELL
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On 14 February, Iolanda Pineda, visited some cork institutions in Palafrugell.
At first, she has a meeting with Retecork, and then, she visited the ICSuro and the Museum of Cork.
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CONCEPCIÓN VERAY, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR GIRONA FOR PP, VISITS THE CATALAN CORK SECTOR
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On 3 February, Concepció Veray, Member of Parliament for Girona for PP visited the Catalan cork sector.
During the visit, held a meeting with members of ICSuro, AECORK and Retecork.
After the meeting, Veray visited Cork Center Laboratory and the new Cork Museum in Palafrugell.
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VISIT OF IPROCOR DIRECTOR AT THE CATALAN CORK SECTOR
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On 31 January, Germán Puebla Ovando, new Director of the Institute of Cork, Wood and Charcoal of Extremadura, visited the ICSuro.
The director of the IPROCOR was meeting with members of the Catalan Cork Institute and AECORK.
After the meeting, he visited the Cork Center Laboratory and new Museum of Cork.
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SENSORY WORKSHOP ABOUT CORK IN FITUR FAIR
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FITUR is the annual meeting of professionals of tourism with the objective of to have better tourist activity.
The fair was held on 18 to 22 of January and Retecork took part with its project "Territorios Corcheros".
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SEMINAR INTERCLUSTERS IN ACC1Ó, BARCELONA
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On 19 January was held the third Catalan Interclusters Seminar, in ACC1Ó, Barcelona.
The Seminar has as objective to create synergies between different clusters and the possibility to do projects together.
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FORMATION ABOUT CORK IN THE CULINARY SCHOOL IN BARCELONA
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On 11 January, members of ICSuro did a formation about cork to students of sommelier in ESHOB.
The formation was imparted by Ivan Fernandez, responsable of environment of the Catalan Cork Institute.
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CLUSTERS ACC1Ó
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During December has done two meetings of Clusters in Barcelona: on 16 December with the Cluster's Presidents of Catalonia and on 22 December with Clusters Manager.
The subject of work was the presentation of the Clusters' politic for 2012 in Catalonia.
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INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF THE ENPI PROJECT ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF CORK
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The members of project were met in Barcelona on 15 December to decide the participation of all the members in the ENPI project about environment services of cork.
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ICSURO, MEMBER OF THE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM OF WINE
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PTV is a meeting forum between different agents of wine's sector of Spain.
On 14 December was held a meeting of this platform with about 15 people from wine sector. Between them, was Ivan Fernandez, responsable of environment of ICSuro.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETING SEMINAR FOR CORK COMPANIES
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On 12 December was carried out a Marketing Seminar with the aim of the AECORK's members could know about the Environmental Marketing tools.
The responsables of Seminar were Manel Pretel, Director of ICSuro, and Ivan Fernández, responsible of Environment of the Cork Center Laboratory.
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SUBCOMMITTEE ABOUT CORK OF AENOR MEETING WITH VIDEOCONFERENCE
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The last meeting of Subcommittee CTN56/SCTN5 about cork was carried out on 29 November through videoconference. The meeting was in the headquarter of Catalan Cork Institute.
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AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF CORK BETWEEN ICSURO, RETECORK AND "ESPAI PEIX" OF PALAMOS
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On 28 November, Catalan Cork Institute and Retecork signed a agreement in favor of cork with "Espai Peix" of Palamós.
In the event, have intervened M. Teresa Ferrés, Mayor of Palamós, Juli Fernández, Mayor of Palafrugell, and Manel Pretel Director of ICSuro.
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FORMATION ABOUT CORK FOR THE MASTER INTERNATIONAL "SOMMELIERS" IN VALLADOLID
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On 23 November was carried out a formation about cork for the students of Master International of Sommeliers in the Bussiness School CEU in Valladolid.
The formation was of 4 hours and 20 students took part.
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XXI EDITION OF "GLA D'OR" AWARDS OF CATALAN CORK EMPLOYERS
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On 10 November, AECORK held their annual gala, the awards "Gla d'Or" , in Mas de Torrent, Hotel & SPA in Torrent, Girona.
This year, the winners were Cavas Recaredo, the sommelier Álvaro Palacios, and the coowner of restaurant "El Bulli" , Juli Soler.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CELIÈGE IN SANTA MARIA DE LAMAS
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On 3 November was carried out in Portugal the meeting of Board of Directors of European Confederation of Cork.
The theme of the meeting was the new International Code of Cork Stopper manufacturing practice, Systecode.
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FORMATION ABOUT CARBON FOOTPRINT IN MADRID
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On 18 and 19 October, the environment's responsable of ICSuro attended at formation about Climate Change and Carbon Footprint in the BSI headquarter in Madrid.
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THE CORK IN THE UNITED STATES
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The cluster of cork together with the cluster of wine and sparkling wine have taken part in a seminar in the prestigious The Culinary Institute of America in the city of Napa Valley, California.
About New York, the clusters participed in the Showroom of Catalan wines of all DO of Catalonia in the Metropolitan Pavilion.
About the participation of ICSuro, Manel Pretel could emphasize the importance of the quality of cork in the wines.
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VISIT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GIRONA DEPUTATION AT THE CATALAN CORK SECTOR
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On 28 Octuber, some members of Girona Deputation visited the Catalan cork sector.
The representatives of Girona Deputation visited the Cork Center Laboratory, a cork factory and the headquarter of Retecork in Palafrugell.
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ICSURO AND RETECORK TAKE PART WITH A SENSORIAL ACTIVITY IN THE SEMINAR OF EMPORDÀ WINES
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On 27 October, the D.O Empordà held the Seminar of Empordà wines in "Casa Llotja de Mar" in Barcelona with more of 500 professionals of sector.
ICsuro and Retecork, took part with a sensorial activity with a list of exercises about properties of cork.
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FORESTAL SEMINAR OF "SANT FRANCESC"IN MONT SANT BENET
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From 4 to 6 October, were held a Seminar with forest theme by Forest Ownership Center in Mon Sant Benet.
The ICSuro attended because its connection with the forestry world.
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ICSURO TAKE PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF SPARKLING WINE
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On 6 October, was held XXIX International Congress of Sparkling Wine in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia.
The Congress included ten presentations and one of them was of Cènit-Demeter project presented for Ivan Fernández, responsible of environment in the Cork Center Laboratory.
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II WORLD CONGRESS OF CORK IN LISBOA
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On 30 September was held the Second World Congress about cork in Lisboa where took part prestigious international speakers and more of 450 assistants.
For finishing the congress, was held the Annual Gala of Cork 2011, where gave the awards of this year.
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PRESENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN OF CATALAN CORK SECTOR IN ESADE
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On 21 September, Manel Pretel, Director of ICSuro presented the strategic plan of cork sector in ESADE, Barcelona.
The objective of presentation was introduce the experience of work in sustainability of the international ONG, The Natural Step.
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THE CORK CENTER LABORATORY HAS GOT AGAIN THE ISO 9001:2008
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The laboratory of Catalan Cork Institute was certificate for the first time in May 2007. With this certificate, was show the quality that was realize in this center.
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SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF CORK WITH THE SOMMELIERS ASSOCIATION OF MADRID
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On Tuesday 20 September, was held the signing of an agreement for the promotion of cork.
The agreement was signed for Retecork, Catalan Cork Institute, Sommeliers Association of Madrid and Iprocor.
The event was held in Madrid.
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FORMATION SYSTECODE FOR AUDITORS IN OPORTO
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On 15 and 16 November, members of the Cork Center Laboratory attended at formation of auditors Systecode in Oporto.
The objectives of meeting were inform about the changes and news of Systecode in the last version.
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D.O EMPORDÀ EVENT IN PALAMÓS
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From 2 to 4 September, D.O Empordà celebrated its event in Palamós, where the ICSuro was present.
The activities of the event were different acts as visits at wineries.
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VISIT OF MEXICAN SOMMELIERS AT THE ICSURO
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On 31 August, some Mexican sommeliers visited the ICSuro.
The sommeliers did a formation where could seen the properties of cork.
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RECORDING OF A NEW ABOUT CORK FOR TV3
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On 26 August, was realized a filmation day for a reportage about the Cènit-Demeter project, realized for the cork sector togheter wine sector.
The emission ofd the new will be on 5 September in TV news in the same channel.
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THE AGRICULTURE MINISTER OF CATALAN GOVERNMENT VISIT THE CATALAN CORK SECTOR
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On 10 August, Josep Maria Pelegrí, Minister of Agriculture visited the Catalan cork sector.
The visit started in the Forest Headquarter of ICSuro in Cassà de la Selva. Following, He visited a cork company and then, he visited the Cork Center in Palafrugell.
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VISIT OF ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTER OF CATALAN GOVERNMENT AT THE ICSURO
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Francesc Xavier Mena, Minister of Enterprise and Employment visited the Catalan Cork Institute on 19 July, because the 20th anniversary of the ICSuro.
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DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CORK IN FRENCH TELEVISION
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On 16 July, the French television TF3 visited the ICSuro as well as cork forests and cork factories for to make a documentary for the French programme "Mediterraneo".
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SOME SOMMELIERS OF CATALAN ASSOCIATION SOMMELIERS VISIT THE SECTOR OF CORK
On 4 July, a group of 20 sommeliers belonging to Catalan Association visited the sector of cork. |
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They visited the forest headquarter of the Catalan Cork Institute, in Cassa de la Selva and the headquarter in Palafrutell.
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LLUIS TOLOSA AND AGUSTI ENSESA VISITED THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
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On 27 June, Lluis Tolosa, journalist and writer about wine and Agusti Ensesa founder and President of Girovi visited the ICSuro.
The writter wants to include the Catalan Cork Center in his next book.
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CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE BOARD MEETING
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On 17 June was held the Catalan Cork Institute Board at its headquarters in Palafrugell.
During the meeting, covered different topics about the ICSuro.
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DAY "STRATEGIES AND FUTURE FOR FORESTRY SECTOR"
On 15 June, the ICSuro attended at Day “Strategies and Future of Forestry Sector” in the Botanic Institute in Barcelona. |
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The aim of the seminar is to create a meeting place for entrepreneurs, business owners, forest managers and decision makers who understand that the future of forestry is drawn together. Also, present the forestry sector as a sustainable supplier of raw materials for various sectors.
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DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CORK IN THE PROGRAM OF CATALONIA TV, QUÈ, QUI, COM
During the days 14, 15 and 16 June, members of the TV3 program, Què, Qui, Com, visited ICSuro, and factories in the sector to make a documentary about the Catalan cork sector for the program. |
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The documentary will contain from the practice of extracting the cork, to boiling, manufacturing, quality control Center Cork, as well as statements by the skilled in the art, whether in forestry, and related personalities the sector.
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SOME STUDENTS OF WINE FROM RIOJA VISITED THE ICSURO
On 10 June, some students of wine from Rioja visite The Catalan Cork Institute. |
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The visit consisted of a training tour of the Cork Technical Center, Patricia Jové, where students could meet all the quality studies carried out from the laboratory of ICSuro.
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WINERIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION
On Friday 10 June, the Spanish Federation of Wine, Food Barcelona FIVIN / VIMAC, organized a day, Wineries For Climate Protection, where the Catalan Cork Institute was present. |
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The conference aimed to present the best practical experience in the wine sector to combat climate change.
The host site was the Palace of Congresses Barcelona.
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MEETING OF SUBCOMMITTEE UNE-AENOR ABOUT CORK IN BARCELONA
On 31th May has celebrated of Subcommittee meeting nº5 Cork of AENOR in Barcelona. |
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During the meeting discussed proposals for new standardized micro-granulated cork for wines, sealing, and determination of TCA transferable.
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SOME STUDENTS OF CHEMISTRY OF THE SECUNDARY INSTITUTE OF PALAFRUGELL RECEIVED A FORMATION ABOUT CORK AND VISIT OF THE CORK CENTER
On Monday 23th May, two groups of chemistry students of Palafrugell Institute visited the ICSuro. |
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The students received a course about cork to know the properties, uses and features of the material, and a guide visit for the Cork Center.
The formation was given by the ICSuro lab technician, Ivan Fernandez.
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WORKSHOP “CORK LAB” IN ELISAVA DESIGN SCHOOL IN BARCELONA
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On 30th May was done a workshop about cork into of the Design and Architecture Master in Elisava Design School. The organizers of the course was RETECORK and The Catalan Cork Institute.
The objectives of this workshop are at first, give it a added value at cork.
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FOREST HEADQUARTER OF CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
Tuesday 17 May, Catalan Cork Institute inaugurated their forest headquarter in Mas Bassets, Cassà de la Selva. |
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The event included speeches before the signing of the agreement, by Manel Pretel, Director of the Catalan Cork Institute, Maria Sala, owner of the property, Francesc Jiménez, President of AECORK, and Carles Casanova, Mayor of Cassa de la Selva .
Attendees were able to visit a part of the farm through the explanations of the head of the Department of Environment ICSuro, Ivan Fernandez, and Eloi Madrià, forestry worker, who called on attendees at a subsequent visit during the cork extraction in the coming months.
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A.C.E CONFERENCE
On 1 April was held the XXII Congress of the Catalan Winemakers Association in Poblet, Tarragona. |
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The annual conference hosted a technical conference devoted to “Alternative Closure”. One of presentations was by Ivan Fernandez, Cork Center’s technician and Francesc Pastor, member of the Technical AECORK Committee. The presentation dealt with the quality control of cork.
The general conclusion was that the cork remains the quintessential product to cover wine and champagne for their natural properties make it the best system for closure in environmental terms and quality.
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“FLORS I VIOLES” IN THE ICSURO’S GARDEN
On 29, 30 April and 1 May, Palafrugell held the second edition of “Flors i Violes”. |
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Into these gardens, had ICSuro / AECORK’s garden. The garden was decorated with cork and listened to noise of cork machines and testimonies of people related with these factories.
Also, the ICSuro’s garden welcomed various musical and artistic actuations.
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GIROVÍ’11
Saturday 9 April was held the sixteenth edition of the contest Giroví with more of 200 assistants. The ICSuro takes part since a few years ago. |
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The contest attends experts of wine, teachers and students, sommeliers, winemakers, restorers and consumers. They realized wine tasting of wine and champagne samples that took part in the contest.
All the denomination of Catalan wine took part in the contest.
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VISIT OF JOSEP ESCORIHUELA, DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
ICSuro received the visit of Josep Escorihuela, Director General of the Natural Environment of Generalitat on 31 March. |
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During the visit, shows him the laboratory, and had a meeting to talk the actions that do the Institute.
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CELIÈGE’S BOARD MEETING
Celiège’s board meeting was celebrated in Orly, París on 25 of March. |
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During the meeting was talk about de financial situation of confederation and current accounts, lobby action plan and communication plan.
The next meeting will be in Lisbon on 26 May.
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PRESENTATION OF THE POSTER ABOUT CORK IN THE SIMPOSIUM ON EMERGING POLLUTANTS, WATER TREATMENT AND REMEDIATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA
With this poster made for technicians of the Cork Center laboratory and The UdG, show the results the study of cork as a potential adsorbent of pollutants in water. |
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The study is part of a project approved by the Ministry of Science and Innovation and have a duration of 3 years.
The principal objective of the SPE & WATER meeting was provide a forum to discuss and exchange information and experiences between scientist in the analysis, management and treatment of drinking water and wastewater.
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SIGNING AGREEMENT OF RECYCLING CORK BETWEEN ANDI FOUNDATION, CORK 2000, RETECORK AND ICSURO
ICSuro signed agreement about recycling of cork with Andi Foundation, Cork 2000 and RETECORK on 7 March. |
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In this agreement are committed to promoting the environmental values that this material behaves as consumer awareness of recycling corks.
The agreements on the part of members to the agreement were:
ICSuro, pledges to continue with the task of promoting the cork, to enhance the activity of R + D and training and advice the opinion leaders in order to demonstrate that the cork is the best material in terms of quality , Environment and functionality.
Cork 2000 SL is committed to continue working in the recycling process of cork all incorporated in their production chain.
Andi association is committed to promoting awareness against the defense of the environmental values of cork and the sustainability of cork oak forests of Catalonia and the importance of recycling corks, promoting the recycling of this material in their immediate environment .
Finally, RETECORK is committed to continue working for economic and social development, found in the cork the ideal element for this purpose and keep promoting the campaign for the recovery of wines sealed with cork, cork recycling, among other activities.
The signing ceremony took place at the factory Cork 2000 SL.
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STUDENTS MBA LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY VISIT ICSURO
Some students of business MBA from Unite States visit ICSuro on 7 March. |
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At first, they receive a theoretical about cork and then, they did a visit to laboratory Cork Center.
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WORKSHOP OF SUSTAINABILITY
As a result of the joint task of the Commission of Sustainability AECORK, Catalan Cork Institute and the prestigious ONG The Natural Step, the Catalan cork industry already has a Strategic Plan for sustainability. |
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This Plan picks a series of strategic challenges that will need of the implication of all the collectives of the sector.
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FÒRUM GASTRONÒMIC GIRONA 2011
Girona was attended the Fòrum Gastronòmic 2011 from 20 at 23 February in its Fairs Palace. |
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In the Fòrum has been present different alimentary sectors and gastronomy in general. Also there was a site where it attend all the site of wine called “Market of Wine”.
ICSuro has been present in this space with an information booth along with RETECORK.
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MORE THAN A HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THE WORKSHOP ABOUT CORK ORGANIZED BY ICSURO IN THE FORUM GASTRONÒMIC 2011
The Show cooking activity was organized by the Catalan Cork Institute (ICSuro), La Cuina de l’Empordanet with collaboration of Vins I Licors Grau and the Catalan Association of Sommeliers and more than hundred people attended this workshop about cork, drinks, and Mediterranean cook. |
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The workshop was to show the interrelation of cork with different drinks and foods on a meal, looking for innovation and surprise, and the interaction of the audience. The menu consisted of five types of beverages covered with different types of corks, ranging from appetizers to dessert, paired with dishes from the Mediterranean diet.
The aim of the workshop was that the public know the different types of cork stoppers on the market and its functionality in each type of beverage. Similarly, also the Mediterranean cuisine i promote their products.
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SOMMELIERS ARE COMMITTED IN STRENGTHENING THE CORK FOR A BETTER WINE
During the contest for the Best Sommelier 2011 and in the Forum Gastronomic Girona, Sommelier Association agrees to recommend, advise and inform consumers of the sustainability of cork and its enological contribution. |
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The 23 of February is signed a cooperation agreement between the European Network of Cork Territories (RETECORK), the Catalan Association of Sommeliers (ACS) and the Institute Catalan of Cork where say that cork stopper as the natural ally of wine.
The signing ceremony was led by the Mayor of Cassa de la Selva (Girona), Carles Martí Casanova, representing RETECORK, Jordi Bort Ferrando, President of the Catalan Association of Sommeliers and Manel Pretel Wilson, Director of the Catalan Institute of Cork.
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THE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN EMPORDÀ IS COMMITTED TO THE CORK STOPPER
The regulatory council of the D.O. Empordà is committed at recommend the use of the cork stopper in their wines. They say that cork is the better material for closure of wine. |
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On 23 February, within the framework of the Forum Gastronomic Girona 2011, signed a collaboration agreement in favor of cork as wine between RETECORK, the Regulatory Council of the Empordà and the Catalan Institute of Cork.
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FORMATION ABOUT CORK IN THE SCHOOL OF RESTORATION AND TOURISM
The past 21 of February, was held a course of formation about cork at students of sommelier in the school of restoration and tourism CETT of Barcelona. The course was imparted by ICSuro. |
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The first part of the course was a theoretical part where was explain what are the principal activities of this consortium.
In the second part of the course, was realized a practical part where was done a workshop of sensorial analysis for the students.
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ICSURO IN ENOMAQ
Zaragoza hosted, as usual, the Fair Enomaq 15 to February 18, where the ICSuro was present with an information stand. |
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Enomaq is one the most important and prestigious fair of Europe in their speciality. Every year, Enomaq invites professionals around the world: manufacturers, industrialists, importers, exporters, technicians, wineries, winemakers, winemakers, among others, the entire industry wine and drinks in general are in this fair, a meeting point for the market sector.
At the same time, was held a meeting of the subcommittee about of the normalization of cork of UNE, where the ICSuro is secretary.
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ICSURO ADVISES THE SUSTAINABILITY
AECORK have a new committee: The Sustainability Committee where ICSuro cooperates. |
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The objectives of the Sustainability Committee are following a way in next years where the sustainability are in the life of cork. Those objectives were the principal subject in the meetings.
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ICSURO ATTENDS AT THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CATALAN SOMMELIERS IN PALAU ROBERT OF BARCELONA
On Monday 24 of January, the Association of Catalan Sommeliers held their 20th anniversary in Palau Robert of Barcelona. |
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In the event was realized the signature of adherence at European program “Wine in Moderation”, and the recognitions at founders of the Association of Catalan Sommeliers, and at Catalan sommeliers winners of The Best Catalan Sommelier competition.
The presidency table consisted in the first place for the Hble. Mr. Josep Maria Pelegrí, Counselor of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing, Food and Environment. Mr. Jordi Bort, President of the Association Catalan of Sommeliers, Mr. Josep Anton Llaquet, President of the Association Catalan of Winemakers, Ms. Susana García, Deputy Secretary General of the Federation Spanish of Wine and Mr. Domingo Valiente, Secretary General of FIVIN.
The event was attended by various members related to the world of wine, restaurants
and business.
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CORK CHRISTMAS CRIB
The cork crib has been exhibited at Christmas in the chapel hospital of Palafrugell. |
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It was realized with cork pieces built and cut handmade in 1940. Mariano Ruiz has been the attendant, and the cork pieces were realized by your father.
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CAVAS VILARNAU APUESTA FIRMEMENTE POR LOS TAPONES DE CORCHO EN SUS CAVAS Y PONE EN MARCHA UNA CAMPAÑA DE RECICLAJE
El pasado 15 de Diciembre se presentó en Cavas Vilarnau en Sant Sadurní de Anoia y bajo el lema "Tu reciclas, Vilarnau trasnforma", la campaña que potencia el uso del corcho en los cavas. |
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Barcelona será la provincia que pondrá en marcha esta iniciativa, que se prevé que se extienda por diferentes capitales españolas y mostrará la importancia del corcho, elemento diferenciador de nuestra cultura y que Vilarnau considera imprescindible en el proceso de vinificación.
Vilarnau defiende el uso del corcho natural en sus cavas y su gerente, Damià Deas, basa su filosofía enológica en la búsqueda de la expresión natural del territorio y el respeto por el medio ambiente. El resultado es esta campaña, en la que al comprar una botella de cualquiera de los produtos de Vilarnau, se obtendrá un colector para reciclar los tapones. El colector recojerá diez tapones de corcho de cualquier marca, y una vez lleno, se llevará al establecimiento habitual y se obsequiará con un regalo exclusivo de Vilarnau, elaborado con corcho reciclado.
Durante la presentación, que fué a cargo de Damià Deas, gerente y enólogo de Cavas Vilarnau, Eva Plazas, enóloga y técnica de Vilarnau, Lluís Medir, presidente de RETECORK (Red Europea de Territorios Corcheros), y Manel Pretel, presidente del ICSuro (Instituto Catalán del Corcho), todos coincidieron que el objetivo principal de la campaña es concienciar al consumidor y hacer una actividad pedagógica. Así mismo, se recalcó la importancia de la sostenibilidad del corcho, y los diferentes estudios que demuestran que el corcho es el mejor cierre para vinos y cavas. La importancia de concienciar al consumidor proviene de los esfuerzos del entorno corchero y vitivinícola de preservar la cultura de nuestro territorio.
Al acto asistieron cerca de 80 personalidades del entorno corchero y empresarial.
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SOMMELIERS OF SPANISH STATE ARE COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING THE CORK AS THE BEST CLOSURE FOR WINE AND CHAMPAGNE
In Sant Sebastian Gastronomika Conference held in Kursaal Palace from 21 to 24 November, has signed an agreement between Union of Spanish Sommeliers Associations, Academy of Sommeliers and Masters Sommeliers of Spain, ICSURO and RETECORK |
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This agreement signed was held on Tuesday 23 of November into the time for “The world of the restoration: The wine and the restaurant”, following with the conference of Manel Pretel, Director of ICSuro “The cork: contribution of the excellence of wine”. In this conference, through of a technical studies, was the concept that the cork allows a optimal balance preventing the oxidation or reduction of the wine, that another closure systems bring. The interaction between cork and wine allow the introduction slow and continues of oxygen that contribute at excellence of wine.
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SPECIAL MEETING ICSURO
Mr. Antony Soy, Secretary of Industry and Business of the Generalitat, and President of the ICSuro, was met the past 10 November in a special meeting with the representatives of ICSuro. They talked about the activities realized during these years (2007-2010) and the meeting was held in Palafrugell. |
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The most important things were: the support of Secretary of Industry at cluster of Catalan cork: the strategic projects for the cork that it have realized during these years in terms of R+C+I; participation in projects of communication and promotion in a lot of days and acts; the great task of Lobby that have been realized in Brussels. And finally, Mr. Soy said that there is a necessity for to get a more big financing.
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JOAN HERRERA, GENERAL SECRETARY OF ICV VISIT ICSURO
The General Secretary of ICV, Joan Herrera, visited the Catalan Cork Institute on 3 November. |
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During the visit, exposed him the demands from the members of Aecork, as well as the actual situation of cork.
The demands were the following: ensure and actualize the contribution of the Generalidad at Catalan Cork Institute; communication campaign support in Spain; proposals to the Working Committee, Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Parliament of Catalonia.
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VISIT OF ERC GIRONA
The Catalan Cork Institute received the visit of ERC Girona representatives, on 2 November. |
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The representatives of ERC visited the installations of Institute and the Laboratory. From Aecork, the demands were the following: ensure and actualize the contribution of the Generalidad at Catalan Cork Institute; communication campaign support in Spain; proposals to the Working Committee, Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Parliament of Catalonia.
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VISIT OF PP MEMBERS FOR GIRONA AT ICSURO
On 28 October, Enric Millo, candidate for PP Girona, and Laura Galiana candidate for PP Palafrugell, visited the Catalan Cork Institute. |
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During the visit, explained them the actual situation of cork, and the support of following demands of Aecork: ensure and actualize the contribution of the Generalidad at Catalan Cork Institute; communication campaign support in Spain; proposals to the Working Committee, Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Parliament of Catalonia.
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VISIT AND MEETING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF CIU FOR GIRONA
Politicians of Convergencia i Unió of Girona, visited to Catalan Cork Center on 14 October. |
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During the visit in the center, was held the meeting where it shows them the situation actual of the cork and were presented them the following demands: ensure and actualize the contribution of the Generalidad at Catalan Cork Center; communication campaign support in Spain; proposals to the Working Committee, Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Parliament of Catalonia.
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CONFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CTFC SOLSONA
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On 6 October, The Center Technologic Forest of Catalonia, in Solsona, welcomed the Congress about Payments for Environmental Services.
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FOREST DAY OF SANT FRANCESC 2010
On 4 October was held the Forest Day of Sant Francesc 2010 in Santa Coloma de Farners and Cassà de la Selva, organized for the Center of Property Forest. |
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Objectives of the day were to talk about the work of foresters in society, reflect on the future of the forest exploitation in the current socioeconomic context, and analyze developments in the history of the Catalan forest tradition.
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PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “THE CATALAN CONTRIBUTION AT DEVELOPMENT OF PORTUGUESE INDUSTRY OF THE CORK” IN THE MUSEUM OF THE CORK IN PALAFRUGELL
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The historian Pere Sala and Dr. Jordi Nadal showed on 24 September their book “The Catalan Contribution at Development of Portuguese Industry of the Cork” together with Professor of Economics, Joan Cals. The presentation has weld in the Museum of the Cork in Palafrugell. There were personalities of the cork industry.
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SEMINAR IN BRUSSELS
Attendance at the seminar at the headquarters DG Envi in Brussels about prevention of carbon. |
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The aim of the workshop was consensus on the methodologies that allow us to measure the carbon footprint at the European level, for this reason, we invited all stakeholders in the value chain.
The Commission wants all sectors of the European Union involved through a study conducted by Ernst & Young which is the most appropriate methodology. In the future it is expected that all consumer products are labeled with carbon printing.
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INTERNATIONAL MEETING FOR A RESOLUTION OF ONE ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SERVICES IN MADRID
The meeting was a one first contact between all the possible partners of a project which encompassed the entire Mediterranean region with the aim of carrying out a study on economic valuation of environmental services offered by the cork (the services that don’t have a price in the market because they aren’t public goods, but that have benefits of society and high social value. For example the retention of CO2, water purification and air, erosion control, and fire prevention). |
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The possible integrants of project were: Retecork, Celiège, Aecork, ICSuro, Centre Tecnològic Forestal de Catalunya, Consorci Forestal de Catalunya, AmBioDiv, Institut National de Recherche en Génie Rural Eaux et Forêst- Tunissia, GDR Los Alcornocales, Calangianus and Luras- Italia.
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THE CORK WAS IN THE WINE FIRE IN PALS
It held the 30th Festival of wine in Catalonia, and 15th Festival of cheese in Pals. The Convention was 13 to August 15. |
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About 80 wineries in Catalonia, offered tastings and cork products played an important role by covering more than 250 varieties of different wines and sparkling wine.
Also, placed materials recycling campaign corks, with RETECORK, ICSURO, and “La Cuina de l’Empordanet”. And they had the presence of containers for subsequent recycling of cork.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND GENERAL MEETING OF ICSURO
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The July 21, was held a general meeting of ICSuro in Palafrugell, with the following agenda: approval, if necessary, the minutes of previous meeting, close the exercise 2009, Cork Center Laboratory, development action plan 2010, Information cork lobby in Brussels: latest actions, presentation activities report 2009, and questions.
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DAYS OF STRATEGIC OF THE CLUSTERS WINE, SPARKLING WINE AND CORK
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In the seminar organized by ACC1Ó at Hotel Melia Golf Vichy Catalan in Caldes de Malavella, participants from different cluster to exchange views and knowledge on days 8 and July 9, through a series of presentations to high level characters and cases practical.
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XX EDITION OF AWARDS GLA D’OR IN THE HOTEL & SPA MAS DE TORRENT
The association of cork employers in Catalonia AECORK, the July 7, met some of the personalities of the cork industry, wine and gastronomic, on their awards Gla d’Or in the Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa (Torrent, Girona). |
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The winners agreed in their parliaments, the cork is not only past but future, and that shapes a culture and an industry that has advanced and adapted to changing times.
The cork protects the environment and is a product whose qualities, it’s ideal to cover wine and champagne.
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VISIT OF MR ALAN LIMMER
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Mr Allan Limmer, chemist and oenologist, from New Zealand, visited the laboratory ICSuro, and others sites in the cork industries. Mr Limmer was awarded in XX edition of the awards Gla d’Or, celebrated in those days.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF RETECORK IN SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA
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The members of Retecork met in Sant Vicente de Alcántara on 29, 30 June. They were held the Executive Committee and the General Assembly.
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X CONVOCATION “LA PELA DEL SURO” IN LLOFRIU
Last 19 June, Llofriu was held the X Convocation “La Pela del Suro”, event held annually. |
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This convocation shows the tradition of the job “la pela del corcho”.
Within other parallel activities it conducted a Roundtable “What future does the cork have in the Gavarres?”, with Francesc Jiménez, president of AECORCK; Lluis Medir, president of Retecork: Jose Gordi, teacher of Geography UDG department; Eloi Madrià, forest worker; Melcior Soler, president of ADF Gavarres Federation and forest manager.
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS CELIÈGE IN PALAFRUGELL
The boards of directors of CELIÈGE, met on past 17 June AECORK headquarters in Palafrugell. There were representatives from different countries; France, Portugal, and Spain. |
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Some of the topics discussed were: explanation of the financial situation of the confederation, new composition of the board of directors, analysis of export of cork, new code Systecode, last actions of Lobby, European yearbook of cork, and others.
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CONFERENCE “ECOSOSTENIBLE WINE” IN VILAFRANCA DEL PENEDÈS
Ecosostenible Wine 2010 was held on 15 and 16 June in Vilafranca del Penedès. It’s the second International Conference of Wine, Ecology, Sustainable, and Climate change. |
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Into the conference, will present the study "Life Cycle Analysis of the cork," presented by a representative of the UAB. Also, it presented a poster on the same subject.
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GREEN WEEK IN BRUSSELS
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1 to 4 June, the GREEN WEEK held in Brussels. The Green Week is biodiversity conference. We were as cork Lobby.
Website: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/greenweek
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FOREST CONSORTIUM OF CATALONIA ASSEMBLY IN MÓN SANT BENET
Forest Consortium members of Catalonia, celebrated last may 15 in Mónt Sant Benet, general assemby 2010. |
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The meeting brought together more than 120 forest owners, and other associations, among whom were members of ICSURO and AECORK.
The most important topics covered were innovation and change to improve forest management. The need for forest policy that supports growth and creating new markets for wood and other forest products more. More possibilities of jobs in the forest, and others topics.
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FICOR, IN CORUCHE AND MULTISECTORIAL FAIR OF DE MONTES DE
TOLEDO, IN NAVAHERMOSA
The past 28th until 30th of May two events related with the world of cork took place. |
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The past 28th until 30th of May two events related with the world of cork took place.
The first, took place in Coruche, Portugal, where the Fair FICOR was carried out and where Retecork was present with a lecture about cork.
However, these days another fair also took place: the Multisectorial Fair de los Montes de Toledo, in Navahermosa. On this occasion, Retecork carried out a sensory workshop about cork with the collaboration of the Catalan Institute of Cork.
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ICSURO MADE A COURSE ABOUT CORK AT DIFFERENT CATALAN
UNIVERSITIES
The past 13 and 31 of May the Catalan Institute of the Cork, they imparted a course about Cork to the pupils of Sumilleria at Roviri Virgili University and at CETT, Escola d'Hostaleria and Tourism of Barcelona. |
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The past 13 and 31 of May the Catalan Institute of the Cork, together with Retecork, they imparted a course about Cork to the pupils of Sumilleria at Roviri Virgili University and at CETT, Escola d'Hostaleria and Tourism of Barcelona.
The session about cork started with a theoretical part of institutional look where it was explained which are the main activities of this consortium; next, forest subjects were treated, how is the proces of cork production, the existing rules about cork at national level (UNE-AENOR) and international (ISO), the organizations related with the sector, the process of cork cap production, etc.
The second part of the course was a practical part, where a workshop of sensory analysis was organized for the pupils.
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SENSORY WORKSHOP OF THE ICSURO IN THE FAIR ROOTS OF THE WINE
The next 22 and 23 May the Catalan Institute of the Cork, together with Retecork, they will participate in the professional fair of wines of the D.O. Empordà, Roots of the Wine, which will take place in Sant Martí d'Empúries. |
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The next 22 and 23 May the Catalan Institute of the Cork, together with Retecork, they will participate in the professional fair of wines of the D.O. Empordà, Roots of the Wine, which will take place in Sant Martí d'Empúries.
Roots of the Wine is consolidated like the only professional fair of these characteristics open to the general public, where the lovers and supporters of the wine industry-related culture can taste wines of the D.O. Empordà of high quality, very difficult to find in the market.
The following producers of the D.O Empordà have confirmed their participation: Castell Peralada, Cellar Arché Pagès, Cellar Can Sais, Cellar Marià Pagès, Cellar Martí Fabra, Empordàlia, Espelt Viticultors, Gelamà, Lavinyeta, Oliveda, Oliver Conti, Pere Guardiola, Terrer d’en Tassis, Vinyes dels Aspres, Vinyes
and Cellars Mas Llunes, and the special guest of this year from the North Catalonia, Domaine Treloar.
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ICSURO AND RETECORK SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOTEL CHAIN NOVOTEL TO RECYCLE THE CAPS OF CORK
The last Wednesday 28 April the signature of the agreement took place among Retecork, the Catalan Institute of the Cork and the hotel Novotel OF Riudellots in favor of recycling the capS of cork of wines and cavas. |
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The last Wednesday 28 April the signature of the agreement took place among Retecork, the Catalan Institute of the Cork and the hotel Novotel OF Riudellots in favor of recycling the capS of cork of wines and cavas.
RETECORK, and the Catalan Institute of the Cork they start the campaign of promotion of the cap of cork and its recycling in establishments devoted to the restoration. This campaign is one of the activities included in the project RETECORK, European Net of Cork Territories, an instrument for the sustainable development in rural zones, which receives the collaboration of the Fundación Biodiversidad.
The campaign consists of the collection of cork caps in the participant establishments. The caps picked up will be brought to a company of social rehabilitation for its selection and posterior recycling.
It is intended to promote and to defend the caps of cork in the face of the expansion that other systems of bottles of wine caps keep on having and to sensitize the consumers of the values associated with the utilization of the cork as a guarantee of environmental quality and of conservation of the cork forests typical of the Mediterranean countries.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CORK SECTOR APPEAR IN THE PARLIAMENT OF CATALONIA
The diputies of the Parliament of Catalonia compromise on giving support to the cork sector in the Spanish Communication campaign, during the appearance of Retecork on April 21. |
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On Wednesday 21 April Retecork appeared at the Commission of Work, Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Parliament of Catalonia in order to explain the work carried out from the European Net of Cork Territories and the sector in general, moving several requests to the Administration for that they transform into concrete help.
Lluís Medir, President of Retecork, introduced the appearance presenting the Net and the work that it is being carried out from its creation in order to unite the cork territories and sensitize like this to the citizens and consumers about the values of the cork through actions of promotion, making importance on the cork from the social point of view, economic and environmental.
In the part of industry, Manel Pretel, director of the Catalan Institute of the Cork set forth that in the present the industry of the cork is a clear example of modernity, innovation, top technology, quality and "performance" thanks to its properties as a blockage and the versatility of the same ones for other types of applications. At the same time, echo-innovation, among other, which it would be necessary to give was discussed that the clúster of the cork counts with some strategic projects of innovation in marketing and communication, technology, continuity and support.
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SENSORY WORKSHOP OF THE ICSURO AT THE PRESENTATION OF
D.O. EMPORDÀ WINES
The Catalan Institute of Cork participated with the realization of a workshop of sensory analysis in the day of presentation of the D.O. Empordà. |
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Last Monday 19th April, the D.O. Empordà organized an act addressed to professionals of the sector of the hosteleria, representative, distributors, sommeliers of specialized shops, and, in general, to all the collective directly related with the sector of the wine, called "Wines of North Wind. Day of wines of the Empordà".
After the presentation, the assistants could enjoy an open tasting of wines of the Empordà.
Parallelly to the taste of wines, the Catalan High School|Institute of the Cork participated with the realization of a workshop of sensory analysis in the day, since the cork is a product with a narrow tie with the wine.
The workshop consisted of four exercises for identificated different smells own and foreign of the cork. These, consisted of one triangular with red wine where they had to detect which glass the different one was and for which motive; finding different families of descriptors in the samples of cork and, to gauge the levels of perception of these aromas through preparations of cork macerated in water.
It is necessary to highlight the high participation in the workshop, since this initiative was very well accommodated by the assistants who participated actively during all the session, showing interest and curiosity along the exercises.
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THE ICSURO ATTENDS THE GENERAL ASSAMBLEA OF PARTNERS CENIT DEMÉTER
The ICS attended the General 3ra Assamblea of Cenit "Deméter" partners that took place in Madrid on the 15 of April of 2010.
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Ivan Fernández, Responsible of Environment of the laboratory Cork Center of the Catalan Institute of Cork, and Miquel Mascort as AECORK representative of it attended the General 3ra Assamblea of Cenit "Deméter" partners that took place in Madrid on the 15 of April of 2010.
The project Cenit Deméter has as a purpose the generation of scientific and technical knowledge that allows in the Spanish wine industry-related sector to face the challenges that the climatic change brings up.
During the assamblea, the agenda was the following one:
- Welcome to the partners of the concorci Deméter;
- Report of technical follow-up 2009;
- Report of economic follow-up 2009;
- Presentation of the advances of the trunk line and annuity 2009;
- Other subjects.
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MONOGRAPHIC OF CORK IN THE MAGAZINE REVISTA DEL BAIX EMPORDÀ
The past 27 March the presentation of the number 28 of the Revista del Baix Empordà took place, one monographic dedicated to the past, present and future of the world of the cork in our home. |
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The past 27 March the presentation of the number 28 of the Revista del Baix Empordà took place, one monographic dedicated to the past, present and future of the world of the cork in our home.
The presentación was carried out in the Museum of the Cork of Palafrugell, and went in charge of it: Sergi Sabrià, Major of Palafrugell; Pep Espadalé, conservative of the Museum; Lluís Molinas, journalist and coordinator of the magazine of the Baix Empordà; Gerard Xarles, editor of the magazine Baix Empordà.
Next, the document "The Cork" of Arcadi Gili, filmed in the factory Armstrong de Palafrugell and Palamós, was projected.
In this edition of the magazine, there were articles written by Manel Pretel, Director of the Catalan Institute of Cork; Francesc Jiménez, President of AECORK; and Lluís Medir, President of RETECORK.
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THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY COMPROMISES ON FUNDING A COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN FOR THE CORK SECTOR
The General Director of Industry, Jesús Candil,
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In the meeting celebrated the past 2 March in the Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y I Trade (MITYC) in Madrid, the General Director of Industry, Jesús Candil, set forth its appointment on throwing a communication campaign ahead of the Spanish cork sector of among 1,5 and 2 million euros.
The main motive of the meeting was to ask the Director for General of Industry about the Spanish cork sector to enjoys some help in order to be able to carry out a campaign of image and communication
in the internal market that from the sector is seen as fundamental and necessary.
The concrete appointment is the funding of a majority percentage of the campaign, in which also the implication of the Governments of the Communities Autonomous and of the private sector will be claimed.
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PRESENTATION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN OF COMMUNICATION OF CORK, INTERCORK
The past 26 March the presentación of the international campaign of communication to promote the cork and its benefits took place in the headquarters of APCOR in Portugal. |
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The past 26 March the presentation of the international campaign of communication to promote the cork and its benefits took place in the headquarters of APCOR in Portugal.
The campaign has for goal, the promotion of the cap of cork, building materials and decoration, as well as those products that occupy 90% of the production of the cork.
In the case of the cap of cork the fixed goal is to achieve that the final consumer and distributors of wines identify the cork as a pseudonym of quality of wine.
In relation with the building materials and decoration, the campaign will go sent to different public, such like architects, engineers, decorators, among other. In both cases, the idea that the cork is a synonym of natural, modern and elegant product with only technical and sensory characteristics, tied to the comfort and the aesthetics, will be transmitted.
The Campaign will have international coverage, since it will be projected in France, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Bélgica, Holland, China and the United Arab Emirates. The project is called INTERCORK- INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN OF SURO, and will be carried out during the 2010 and 2011.
The presentation went in charge of António Rios de Amorim, President of APCOR; Rui Pedro Barreiro, Secretary of State of Environment; Nelson de Souza, Business Agent of COMPETE; and Fernando Medina, Secretary of Attached State of Industry and development.
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CELIEGE'S DIRECTORS BOARD
The past 25 of march took place the meeting of the Board of Directors of C.E.Liège in the headquarters of APCOR in Santa Maria de Lamas, in Portugal. |
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The past 25 of march took place the meeting of the Board of Directors of C.E.Liège in the headquarters of APCOR in Santa Maria de Lamas, in Portugal.
The meeting had the presence of representatives of the different countries that form it: France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
During the meeting, the most important points that were:
- The presentation of the Program of Work for the period 2010-2012;
- The nomination of the treasurer, of the general secretary and of the remaining members of the Board of Directors of the C.E.Liège, for the period 2010-2012;
- The choice of the president and of the vice presidents of the Board of Directors of the C.E.Liège, for the period 2010-2012;
- The balance of the SYSTECODE Campaign 2009;
- The revision of CIPB (International Code of the Cork Practics) 2010; among other subjects.
In this case, was unanimously nominated Enric Vigas as new President of C.E.Liège.
The new presidency starts its mandate with a plan of work that will last two years and for which he aims, among other: implementing a new version of the Systecode, promoting the investigación of the sector, continuing with the task of Lobby in Brussels, finding key alliances with several sectors, working together with Retecork and creating a department of comunicación of Celiège.
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ICSURO AT ALIMENTÀRIA 2010 IN BARCELONA
On Tuesday 23 March the Catalan Institute of Cork and Retecork (European Net of Cork Territories) they carried out a lecture in the thematic space on the world of the wine "VINORUM- Taste and Flavours of Spain" in the Hall INTERVIN of the Alimentaria Fair 2010 in Barcelona. |
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On Tuesday 23 March the Catalan Institute of Cork and Retecork (European Net of Cork Territories) they carried out a lecture in the thematic space on the world of the wine "VINORUM- Taste and Flavours of Spain" in the Hall INTERVIN of the Alimentaria Fair 2010 in Barcelona.
The lecture, brought for title "Cork, guardian of the land and of the wine" in charge of Manel Pretel, Director of the Catalan Institute of Cork, and Lluís Medir, President of Retecork, which through a brief introduction of both entities they explained to which are the characteristics of the cork product that they convert it into in the ideal clousure for the wines and cavas.
Medir made incidence in the forest and in the environmental part of the clousure of cork, affirming that the forests of cork oaks they can help to palliate some of the main global environmental problems how they would be: the climatic change, the loss of biodiversity, the degradation of the ecosystems, the deforestation and the desertization. Likewise, the President of Retecork, he introduced the main characteristics of the cork sector how they are the activity of the Peel of the Cork and the forests of cork oaks, and, he also related some of the bases to back up the sector and a series of concrete proposals like active forest politics, to give support to campaigns of recycling and indicate on the bottles of wine the type of clousure among other.
The director of the ICSuro, Manel Pretel, explained how the sector of the cork has become a modern, dynamic and innovative industry through the investment in I+D, of the quality assurances|quality controls and the normalization. In a second part, he|she|it portrayed it are the physical, mechanical, chemical, organolèptiques estates|properties of the cap|plug of cork that which make that it is the only blockage, that we can affirm, it|he|she preserves and it|he|she improves the quality of the wine. Likewise, it|he|she highlighted the almost inexistent incidence of the TCA recognized by some of the most important prescriptors in subject matter of wines at international level, like the acquaintance Robert Parker.
For finishing one comparative was made among the three current|up-to-date systems of blockage: cork, nut and plastic, at level of raw material, broadcast|emission gases CO2, energy consumption for the manufacture of the cap|plug and waste. Affirming that the cap|plug of cork is the only natural, renewable and biodegradable system of blockage, it|he|she generates less broadcasts|emissions of C02 (restaurativa industry), low consumption energy in its|his|her|their manufacture and 100% recyclable.
As a conclusion it became detached that "to choose cap|plug of cork not only it|he|she improves the planet and the wine, but offers an opportunity of differentiation in the hold, the restoration and the trade of the wine".
The space where the lecture was carried out, "Taste and Flavours of Spain", it|he was formed by a series of cates, lectures, presentations and performances around the world of the wine, integrated into national and international level in the pavilion Intervin where there were the holds and more representative cellars.
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THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF CORK SPONSORS THE
GIROVÍ'10
The last Saturday 13th March the XV edition of the celebrated Competition of taste of wines and cellars of Catalonia, the GIROVI'10, took place in the Noble Room of the Casino of Girona, where all the Catalan Denominations of Origin participated in it. |
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The last Saturday 13th March the XV edition of the celebrated Competition of taste of wines and cellars of Catalonia, the GIROVI'10, took place in the Noble Room of the Casino of Girona, where all the Catalan Denominations of Origin participated in it.
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COURSE OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY IN THE ICSURO
During the 4th and 5th of March it took place the Course of industrial ecology adapted in the imparted cork sector for the Institute of Science and Technology Environmental (ICTA) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).
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During the 4th and 5th of March it took place the Course of industrial ecology adapted in the imparted cork sector for the Institute of Science and Technology Environmental (ICTA) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).
The course was an introduction into Industrial Ecology and in the environmental tools that
since time ago they are used at scientific level and who are spreading on the world
entrepreneurial so much to improve the processes themselves environmentally
productive and to reduce economic|economical costs, like to increase the
competitiveness through the communication and the environmental marketing.
The goals were to know the concept of Industrial Ecology and the main experiences
developed; understanding the functioning of the quantitative and qualitative tools of the Industrial Ecology; familiarizing oneself with the concepts of ecodesign and ecoinnovation; as well as, to evaluate how the environmental vector can be a differentiating element respect the
competitors of the sector of the cork.
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MEETING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT FOR THE
FOREST CERTIFICATION
The Catalan Institute of Cork met with the Department of Environment, promoted by the Service of Forest Management, to speak about the forest certification PEFC/FSC in Catalonia. |
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The Catalan Institute of Cork attended the meeting with the Department of Environment, on the 26th of february, promoted by the Service of Forest Management, to speak about the forest certification PEFC/FSC in Catalonia.
In the meeting, they attended Anna Belén Noriega, director PEFC España; Manel Pretel, director of the Catalan Institute of the Cork;
Antoni Farrero, managing director of the Center of the Forest Property (CPF); Rosendo Castelló, of the Forest Consortium of Catalonia (CFC); Xavier Clopés Alemany, Boss of the Service of Forest Management, Department of Environment and Housing (DMAH); Francesc Jiménez, President of AECORK; Lluís Medir, President of RETECORk; Aida Delhom, Technique of RETECORK; among other, who attempted to fix the lines of future work.
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UNE-AENOR MEETING AT IPROCOR IN BADAJOZ
The past 11th February a meeting took place between UNE-AENOR at the headquarters of IPROCOR in Badajoz. |
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The past 11th February the meeting among UNE-AENOR took place at the headquarters of IPROCOR in Badajoz.
In this meeting, the proposals of the last session were approved, a draft of PNE proposed clousures conglomerated of microgranulated cork for calm wines V5, as well as a draft of the proposal of PNE Estanqueitat were made by the participants.
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VISIT OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF UAB TO PREPARE THE COURSE OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
Representatives of the Autonomous University of Barcelona came to prepare the course of industrial Ecology. |
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Last 22 February the Catalan Institute of the Cork met representatives of the Autonomous University of Barcelona to prepare the course of Industrial Ecology that will be imparted at the beginning of March.
Using the encounter, they visited the intal·lacions of the Institute, as well as the laboratory.
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TECNOTAST, TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM IN GIRONA
During the fair Tecnotast of Girona, the technical day on cork gathered personalities related to the world of the restoration, sumilleres, enologists, cork businessmen, warehouses, distributors, etc. |
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The technical day about cork of the 16th February during the Technotaste Fair in Girona, it gathered personalities related with the world of the restoration, sommeliers, enologists, cork employers, holds, distributors, among other.
The day divided into three sessions, in first place, a round table was carried out with the title "The cork clousure, more than 2 thousands years of history"; the second part consisted a sensory workshop "The Cork and the five senses" and, the third part, consisted of an unedited workshop "clousures and wines".
In the round table they participated in it: Xavier Nieto, Director of the Center of Subaquatic Archeology of Catalonia, Lluis Medir, President of RETECORK, Manel Pretel, Director of the Catalan Institute of the Cork, Ton Mata of Caves Recaredo and Jordi Bort, President of the Catalan Association of Sommeliers.
As a presentation of the subject matter a film edited for the occasion about the subaquatic finds of Catalonia, centered on amphoras, clousures of cork and wine with more than 2 thousand years of history, was visualized.
In the second session a sensory workshop called "The Cork and the five senses" elaborated by the technicians of the Laboratory of the ICSuro- Cork Center and driven by Ivan Fernandez, Responsible of Environment, with the collaboration of Carles Aymerich, Better Sommelier of Spain 2009. The workshop consisted of the training for three descriptors: TCA, wood and humid land prepared with three different matrices: mineral water, red wine and white wine.
For finishing the day, an unedited workshop "Clousures and wines" opening bottles of years 60, 70, 80 and 90 yielded by Wines and Degree Liquors S.A was carried out. The session went in charge of Màrius Fuertes, enologist and director of OmniVi, that described the evolution of the clousure in the bottle, Josep Roca del Celler of Can Roca, and Jordi Grau, enologist of Wines and Degree Liquors, who made reference to the state of conservation of the bottles.
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VISIT OF THE DIRECTOR OF INCATIS IN THE ICSuro
Last February 9 Mr Josep M ª Matamala, The Director of the Incatis, visited the facilities of the Catalan Institute of the Cork. |
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Last February 9 Mr Josep M ª Matamala, The Director of the Incatis, visited the facilities of the Catalan Institute of the Cork.
During the visit the technical personnel of the laboratory together with the new General manager. Mr Manel Pretel, they explained to the visitor the functioning of the facilities of the Institute and his(her,your) laboratory of reference in topics of cork as well as the activities that they realize for the sector.
In addition, a meeting was realized to speak and to prepare the last preparations for the fair TECNOTAST that will be celebrated next February 16 in the Palace of Fairs of Gerona.
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VISIT OF CAVAS RECAREDO
Last February 3 they visited sedate her of the Catalan Institute of the Cork, two members of Wine-cellars(Champaigns) Recaredo, of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Inhabitant of Barcelona.
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Last February 3 they visited sedate her of the Catalan Institute of the Cork, two members of Wine-cellars(Champaigns) Recaredo, of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Inhabitant of Barcelona.
During the visit a tour was done by the facilities of the laboratory where they listened to the hand of his(her,your) technical personnel the explanations of the tasks that are carried out in these moments. In addition, during the visit a meeting was realized to speak and you prepare some points of the fair TECNOTAST that will take place next February 16 in the Fairground Palace of Gerona.
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CARLES AYMERICH VISIT TO THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
Carles Aymerich, better wine steward of Spain 2009, i wine steward of the R. Khan's Celler Rock, (Girona), visited last February 1 the facilities of the ICSuro. |
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Carles Aymerich, better wine steward of Spain 2009, i wine steward of the R. Khan's Celler Rock, (Girona), visited last February 1 the facilities of the ICSuro.
During the visit, a tour was done by the facilities of the laboratory, in which the technical personnel of the same one explained the functioning of the machines and the studies that are realized.
These visits are very interesting for the ICsuro, since there allow to show first hand which are the tasks that develop from the Institute.
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MANEL PRETEL, NEW PRESIDENT OF CATALAN INSTITUTE OF CORK
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The past 22 January the Board of Directors of the Catalan Institute of the Cork was celebrated at its headquarters of Palafrugell.
In meeting the figure of Pretel was nominated| as a managing director of this Public Consortium. Manel Pretel counts on an experience professioal of more than 2 years in the sector of the cork so much in the employers of the sector AECORK as the Catalan Institute of the Cork.
Pretel happens to Sergi Sabrià, current mayor of the Council Town of Palafrugell. Both together opened a new stage in the management of the Consortium since November of 2008 and of which Pretel intends to give continuity as well as to open new with a series of challenges and a project of future, which he|she|it has presented in the meeting of Ordinary Board of Directors.
In the area of the communication and promotion of the cork the presence will continue being kept Catalan and governmental through the media and specialized magazines, opening the way to possible repercussion in means of international reach. Likewise, together with RETECORK (European Net of Cork Territories) will follow with the signature of agreements in favor of the cork with different public prescriptors and leaders of opinion.
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VISIT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER OF ARCHAEOLOGY SUBAQUÀTICA OF CATALONIA
Last January 13 the Director of the Center of Archaeology Subaquàtica of Catalonia (CASC), Xavier Nieto, visited the facilities of the ICSuro in which(whom) a meeting took place to initiate joint projects of investigation(research). |
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In one of the archaeological campaigns that the CASC realizes on the Catalan coasts, it revealed itself in the cove of Aiguablava, Begur, a Roman ship of the 1st century that was transporting a shipment of amphorae of wine covered with cork, which have recovered. It(he,she) is for this motive on that the ICSuro has put in contact with the CASC to be able to analyze the stoppers of cork to extract conclusions on the characteristics of this closing and be able to compare it with the current ones.
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THE EURO DEPUTIES TO DEFEND THE INTERESTS OF THE CORK
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The representatives of the sector of the cork, with the president of RETECORK, Lluis Medir and the technical director of the ICSuro, Manel Pretel, agreed with the Euro MPs, last December 9 in Brussels, to initiate a joint work to achieve two aims(lenses): first, that the etiquettes of the bottles have a qualit badge to give more information about the type of existing stopper, and secondly, to achieve that in the legislation of the organic wine there puts under an obligation the utilization of stoppers of cork, since it is a contradiction that this type of wine this enclosure with another system of closing. These two aims(lenses) have the purpose of achieving that the cork appears in the agenda of the European Union from 2010 with an important and priority topic.
The Euro MPs attended to the demands(lawsuits) of the sector and the demands(lawsuits) promised to work dealing of that it is a question of a sector that defense the sustainability and simultaneously of a sector of crossed length and strategically very importantly for the of Gerona regions. In addition he(she) remembered to realize in a very near(next) future a meeting with the Secretary of State for the European Union. Diego Lopez Garrido, and to work to include the good practices of the sector of the cork in the near(next) Mediterranean Cimera Euro that will take place to Barcelona in June, 2010.
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COMMERCIAL MEETING IN ITALY
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Last November 30 and December 2 a businessmen's meeting was realized in the Alguer, Italy, organized by the Secretariat of Industry and Company of Catalunya's Autonomous government of Catalonia, headed by Mr Antoni Soy.
In this meeting there met the principal representatives of the different industrial sectors; Food Sector (agriculturalist and fishing), Ecology and Environment, Computer Companies, etc.
Since(As) representative of the sector of the cork there represented Mr Joan J. Puig, as representative of AECORK of the Catalan Institute of the Cork.
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RETECORK, AECORK AND ICSURO HAVE A MEETING WITH ANGED AND ASEDAS
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Last November 16 RETECORK, AECORK and ICSURO they met to the Senate of Madrid the most important associations of commercial surfaces to Spanish level, ANGED (National Association of Big Companies of Distribution), which includes big chains as EROSKI, COURT(CUT) ENGLISHMAN(ENGLISH), C*A, ALCAMPO, CARREFOUR, between(among) others, and ASEDAS (Distributors' Spanish Association, Self-services and Supermarkets), how CONDIS, IFA, MIQUEL ALIMENTACIÓ, etc. The principal motive of the meeting was for asking to the senate that there should be prioritized basically the bottles covered with cork in his(her,your) purchases of wines and that they give priority to the products that have an analysis of the cycle of minor's life environmental impact.
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Pepa Celaya, senator of the PSC of Gerona, visit ACORK and the ICSuro
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Last November 27 Pepa Celaya, senator of the PSC for Gerona, visited the facilities of AECORK and of the ICSuro accompanied of Lluis Medir, President of RETECORK.
In this visit were explained the projects of future and the strategic lines to continuing, and this way to improve and to obtain the proposed aims(lenses).
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I MEETING OF THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL SPACES OF THE CORK
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On the 1st, December 2 and 3 the I Encuentro was celebrated on the Management of Natural Spaces of the Cork in Palafrugell.
This meeting was of international character organized by the Consortium of the Gavarres, the Town hall of Palafrugell and Retecork, with the collaboration of different organisms(organisations).
Experts in different disciplines and origins exposed the current situation of the blockheads in his(her,your) area of distribution, the different figures and tools for the management and conservation, the future challenges and the opportunities that offer these ecosystems in the socioeconomic and local development.
Also groups of work were organized to debate questions related to the biodiversity, the forest management, between(among) others.
To finish the meeting there visited himself(herself) Khan Vilallonga (Cassà of the Jungle, Girona), a forest estate with a blockhead managed by the Consortium of the Gavarres.
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TRAINING DAY FOR ASEBOR
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On 16 November they held a training day for ASEBOR: "Cork, the best ally of wine" at the Centro Cultural Caja de Burgos.
This day was an introduction of the cork industry, which was presented ICSuro institutionally. One of the main orders of the day discussed were the main lines of action of ICSuro, CELiège activities, introduction to Systecode, among others. The day ended with a shift in the open questions that attendees could participate.
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THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK TAKES PART IN I "VI JORNADAS INTERNACIONALES DE SUMILLERIA" IN VALLADOLID
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From November 9 to November 11 Valladolid, it(he,she) has received the Days VI International Sumillería's before the presence of more than 250 wine stewards of all the Autonomous Spanish Communities.
The Catalan Institute of the Cork has been present across the accomplishment of a conference with the title(degree) " Enology + Ecology = Cork " in that Manuel Pretel, The Technical Director of the ICSuro, has initiated introducing what is the ICSuro and which are the principal activities of this public consortium. A conference with a clear conclusion: the cork is the best ally of the wine and of the nature.
The contribution of the ICSuro also has consisted of the confection of a few stoppers for wine and for wine-cellar(champaign) marked with the emblem of the days which participants have placed in the different stands of the warehouses in the " Space Market " as symbol of the binomial cork - wine / cork - wine-cellar.
During the days the contest has been realized to the Best Wine steward of Spain where there have been chosen three better wine stewards that have been Mr Carles Aymerich, of the Restaurant Khan's Celler Rock, (Girona) and the finalists have been, secondly Mr Rafael Reyes of the Restaurant Chencho's Farmhouse (Elche) and thirdly Mr David Ghosn of the Restaurant Adolfo (Toledo).
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THE DELEGATE OF THE GOVERNMENT TO GERONA HAS VISITED THE FACILITIES OF THE " INSTITUT CATALÀ DEL SURO "
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On Wednesday, the 4th of November Jordi Martinoy delegated of the Government in Gerona, together with Emili Santos, the director of territorial services of Environment, they have visited the Institut Català of the Suro.
Martinoy and Saints before have met the director of the ICSuro, Sergi Sabrià, and the technical director, Manel Pretel. Despúes of the meeting has carried out a tour for the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center, belonging to the Institute.
The meeting has served to explain the strategic lines to the delegate of the government foreseen for 2009 - 2010 in which there will be prioritized the international presence of the sector of the cork taking advantage of the Spanish presidency in the European Union in which one tries to announce the current condition(state) of the sector.
The strategic lines that stand out are the following ones: the work of Lobby of the cork in Brussels; increase of the international recognition, which consists of a more incisive communication with the aim(lens) to come to the final consumer, as well as, the incident on the international markets to level of commercial surfaces.
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THE AWARDWINNERS OF THE PRIZES " GLA D'OR " GIVE THIS YEAR THEY VISIT AECORK I THE ICSURO
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Last October 29 and 30 Mr. Salisbury (BBC), Mr. Peñín and Mr. Grau rewarded in the last edition of the prizes "Gla d'Or", visited AECORK's facilities and the ICSuro, showing an interest to know closely the sector. Mr. Peñín dedicated his(her,your) last book to the association, with a very nice and personal dedication.
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ANTONI SOY PRESIDENT OF THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK HE IS PRESENT AT AWARDS " GLA D'OR "
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Antonio Soy president of the Catalan Institute of the Cork and Secretary of Industry and Company of the Autonomous government of Catalonia, was present to the delivery XIX of prizes "Gla D'Or" organized by AECORK. The act celebrated last October 29 in the Hotel Mas de Torrent (Torrent, Girona).
The president did a speech in which it(he,she) demonstrated his(her,your) total support in the sector of the cork and he(she) was compromising himself(herself) to play the role of an intermediary between(among) the sector and the generalitat.
The awardwinners of this year have been the Television channel BBC (Mass media) for the reportage " Cork Forest in to bottle "; Vins i Licors Grau, S.A. (Distribution of wine) for being the second distribuïdora of the condition(state) and one of the biggest vinotecas of Europe; Mr. Peñín (Leaders of opinion) recognized journalist and writer as for wines and for his(her,your) influence in the wine nacional and international environment.
In this edition, also the prizes have delivered themselves honoring to the whole dedicated life the cork, which there received the 80-year-old major businessmen. With these prizes they his(her,your) professional path is recognized in the sector.
The awardwinners were Mr Emili Mató of the company Emilio Mató, Palamós's S.A.; Mr Narcís Mercader of the company Narcís Mercader, Cassà de la Selva; Mr Pere Xifre of the company Pere Xifre, Cassà de la Selva.
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PARTNERSHIP WITH VITEC
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The past 29 of septimebre the maximums representates of the Technological Center of the Wine realized a visit to the facilities of the ICSuro. In addition there was celebrated a meeting in which acordaró to tackle projects together. Serious important to obtain this union with VITEC, since they have a great concocimento in the technology(skill) of wines, and is because of it that this ICSuro studying the possibility of forming a part of his(her,your) board of directors.
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BODEGUES TORRES VISITED THE INSTITUT CATALÀ DEL SURO
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On 28 September, the Catalan Institute of Cork was visited by representatives needed in the department of quality plugs and Torres.
During the visit, he toured the facility, where technicians made them the same explanations of the tools and studies are conducted.
These views are very interesting for ICSuro, it allows to show firsthand what are the tasks carried out.
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FAIR OF THE WINE TO PALS
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On the 14th, 15 and 16 of last August, there celebrated 19 º Fair of Catalunya's Wine and 14 º trying cheese to Ca The Prune, in Pals.
Retecork together with the Cuina de L'Empordanet and the Catalan Institute of the Cork took advantage of the fair to promote a campaign of recycling stopper of cork.
For several months, these institutions are promoting the use of cork closures for wine and champagne closure because the cork has proved the perfect finish to preserve the best vintage and to offer the best wines. When the consumer removes the cork from the bottle and start to enjoy your wine, this is helping to preserve the environment. Once the cork removed, this can be recycled and begins a second life in its many applications: flooring, insulation, accessories, among others.
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C.E.LIÈGE AND AECORK IN PALAFRUGELL.
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Last July 10 a meeting was celebrated between(among) the board of directors of C.E.LIÈGE and AECORK to Palafrugell.
In the meeting one spoke about the last actions(performances) of lobby of the cork organized to Brussels; RETECORK's incorporation in C.E.LIÈGE's administration and vice versa. In addition they presented the last information of market that treat on the extraction of the cork.
One of the most relevant points that treated each other in the meeting, was the campaign that is realized for a time of the SYSTECODE 2009 and the new incorporations proposed for the year 2010. One proposed a new code to edit in 2010 in the one that asked for the collaboration of the partners himself.
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EMPÚRIES SIGNIN DECLARATION
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The ICSURO was present at the signing ceremony of the Declaration of Empúries organized by the DO Empordà Empúries ruins, on 17 July.
The cultivation of vines in the Empordà has a vague origin and doubtless very far. DO Empordà is currently at a better moment of projection, with a favorable position in the market with quality wines with denomination of origin and with an adequate supply through technological development and entrepreneurial spirit of its members.
With the desire to contribute to move the seal of the Empordà, the undersigned organizations, have decided to make this statement in the joint Institutional emblematic Empúries place. The signatories committed themselves, inter alia, to promote, the extent possible, promotion of wine and wine heritage Empordanès through agreements with the Control Board and the implementation of joint initiatives.
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MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF ISO
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On July 9 there was a meeting with the group of ISO standards related to the cork. The meeting reviewed the new studies and new documentation to reach new decisions and considerations in this regard.
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BOARD APPROVES ICSURO STRENGTHENING OF INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE IN THE WORLD AS A PILLAR OF STRATEGIC CORK 2009 - 2010
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On 8 July, at the headquarters of a Palafurgell ICSURO was held the general meeting of the Catalan Institute of Cork, in which he remarked further strategic lines planned for 2009 to 2010.
The Lobby Cork's main objective is to achieve recognition of the cork as best possible material for closure of wines and champagnes for its quality and environmental sustainability. With this Lobbismo will try to reach the public administration and international markets affect the level of commercial premises, as are those which require the closure or other wineries for wine i dig.
Likewise, in the meeting agreed to a better relationship between ICSURO and the wine world and prioritize research and innovation from the laboratory of Cork Center.
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VINS I LICORS GRAU S.A. SHOW YOUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO THE REQUIRED CORK FROM ITS USE
In a letter to its suppliers of wines and champagnes, last Friday July 10, signed by its manager Jordi Grau, Grau Vins i Licors SA, made a decisive stake in this product as suitable for closure of wines and champagnes.
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The letter reads as follows: "As our total commitment to this project, we are forced to take a series of measures to encourage the use of cork, to the detriment of other types of closure systems such as synthetic or screw cap ... to stop work references that go against this philosophy inevitably. "
For now some brands as Raimat (white Chardonnay), Marques de Riscal (Vina Calera), and others Espelt tapaban product line with a screw cap or synthetic have returned to the cork, thus demonstrating the power of decision the distributors (in this case i Licors Grau Vins SA) and the consumer, as Jordi Grau explained in an interview that "some customers had returned bottles because they were not covered with cork.
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ICSURO WELCOMES THE TWO INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
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The 9th and 10th of July the ICSuro hosted two international meetings: ISO standards group on issues of cork and the meeting of the board of Celiège. To end the working day a lunch was served in the courtyard of the building.
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THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE SIGNS COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE ACADEMY OF DÉGUSTATION OF WINES OF PENEDÈS
On June 30 the ICSuro, together with the Academy of Catavinos Penedes, Vijazz organizer of the event, signed a collaboration agreement to participate in it actively. |
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The Vijazz Penedés was conducted from 3 to July 5 in Vilafranca del Penedes with the assistance of more than 40,000 people from everywhere.
The Convention agreed by the Academy of Catavinos Penedés maintenance Vijazz logo (in the form of cork with a sax), web presence and media of the event (program, posters, etc), VIP passes for the event and distribution of the agreed media. As part of the agreement ICSuro materialized through the 3000 production of natural cork with the logo of Vijazz Penedés and distribution agreement between the consortium members.
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GREEN WEEK IN BRUSSELS
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From 23 to June 26 was the "Green Week" in the Charlemagne building in Brussels, among the activities highlighted conferences, debates, fairs and exhibition, which gathered over 3,500 participants of which are: institutions companies, NGOs, public authorities, scientific and academic community, among others.
Manel Pretel Lobby through the cork in Brussels attended on behalf of the European Confederation of Cork (Celiège), which was able to contact authorities and was present at the booth that ELO (European Landowners Organization) as a partner within the Celiège Lobby, had on the show within the Green Week.
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THE TV SHOW "ESPAI TERRA" DID A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CORK
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In anticipation of the onset month of September, the "Espai Terra" TV3 has run an article on Cork for the month of June.
This report shows the activity of the cork pulls through the explanation of some punch professional, technical as well as a biodiversity Gavarres Consortium of them explained how the ecosystem affects the activity of the cork and out of the fauna and flora living in this environment.
Recording continued with a visit to the Catalan Institute of cork in order to show the quality controls which are subject to the cork and explanation of the research projects underway. Also visit a factory of cork to see the entire manufacturing process from reaching the cork until the forest is transformed into the cork.
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BARKING CORK OAK TREES PARTY IN LLOFRIU (GIRONA)
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Like every year, the City and the Museum of Palafrugell Cork organize the festival in Cork Llofriu Saca, about a range of leisure-type activities and vocational training for the general public, as well as visiting a forest during the cork out of the activity of the cork itself.
In this edition of the Catalan Cork Institute participated by conducting a workshop on sensory analysis of cork for the attendees and the organization of a roundtable "Wine, Food and Cork."
The round table brought together a large number of people come from different areas to listen to the debate between people like: Lluis Measure (RETECORK), Joan Botey (CFC), Guillem Genover (AECORK) Pretel Manel (ICSURO), Josep Blanch (OJ Empordà), Carles Aymerich (sommelier R. El Celler de Can Roca), Marta Arenas (enologist Celler Can Sais) and Màrius Fuertes, winemaker and partner in gastronomic magazines serving as moderator.
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DEBATE WINE, CORK AND GASTRONOMY IN THE RADIO ONDA RAMBLA
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The radio station Onda Rambla held a debate under the slogan "Wine, Food and Cork, on June 17 at facilities in Palafrugell ICSuro for the" All City "by Eduard Cid.
Participated in the debate: Manel Pretel, Technical Director of ICSuro; Sabrià Sergi, Director of ICSuro, which in this case acted as a representative of the Municipality of Palafrugell, Joan Puig, business cork in this case representative of AECORK; Jordi Grau Vins oenologist i Licors Grau and Maria Casellas, head waiter of the restaurant Casamada Llafranc representative of the collective "The Cuina de l'Empordanet.
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REUNION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AENOR UNE ABOUT CORK ISSUE
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On June 4 there was the meeting of the Subcommittee on issues AENOR cork in the building of AENOR in Madrid.
Members participating in these meetings, under the secretariat of the Institute of Catalan cork, are representatives of companies lane AECORK, institutions related to the sector as PIMECAVA, Institut del Cava, IPROCOR, INIA, Universities of Gerona or to Cordova, and businesses that make Codorniu, Freixenet, among others.
The topics covered on this occasion were: presentation of a draft to the SNP and micro-cap proposal for a report on extraction force for still wines.
The next meeting is scheduled for the month of November in Barcelona.
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RESCUE PLAN FOR THE CORK SECTOR
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Following approval by the Portuguese government for a rescue plan for their businesses lane of 180 million euros, the three employers in Spain, AECORK, ISOCOR and ASECORK have united to work together to demand that the Government equal footing.
For this reason, the three employers have met with the Director General of Industry of Madrid (June 3) with the Secretary of State for Rural Water - Environment in Madrid (June 29) and previously held June 22 a meeting organized by RETECORK with AECORK and Gerona ICSuro with representatives of all political parties in the Congress of Deputies and Senate of the Parliament of Catalonia in order to urge the Central Government to approve the aid.
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PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION "ARRELS DEL VI" SAN MARTI D'EMPÚRIES-GERONA
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As in the last issue, last May 31 and 30, the ICSuro participated in the Fair Arrels del Vi (Wine Estate) organizing a workshop in sensory analysis for the audience as well as for wineries that were present.
A fair attended by 12 wineries in the DO Empordà high quality, targeted way to show industry professionals and the food, but also to the final consumer.
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CONFERENCE "O FUTURO DA CORTIÇA" DURING THE SHOW FICOR IN Coruche (PORTUGAL)
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The ICSuro participated last May 29 through its Technical Director, Manel Pretel in the meeting of international experts at the conference "O Futuro da Cortiço" (The future of the cork) inside the panel technological / industrial under the FICORA Fair (Feira Internacional da Cortiço) in Coruche.
The theme of the conference was "The cork oak forests: climate change, ecosystems and biodiversity." Also the presentation revolved around the cork sector contribution in the fight against climate change.
The round tables were coordinated by the journalist and radio Portuguese television (RTP), Fátima Campos Ferreira, in the presence of a mass audience.
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SIGNATURE OF THE CONVENTION FOR THE CORK FROM RETECORK, INSTITUTE OF CATALAN CORK AND VINS I LICORS GRAU MEETS MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT WINE CORK
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The May 21 was an undertaking signed by RETECORK, Catalan Institute of Cork and Grau Vins i Licors for cork as a material suitable for the closure of wines and champagnes.
During the intervening act of signing: Lluís Measuring President Retecork; Antoni Soy, Secretary of Industry and Enterprise of the Generalitat of Catalonia and President of the Catalan Institute of Cork and Jordi Grau, Manager Licors i Grau Vins SA.
With this agreement and RETECORK Grau Vins SA Licors i want to show the commitment to closing with cork and therefore, from RETECORK are committed to working for the release of the cork and improving the quality of their virtues and since i Vins Licors Grau took the agreement to recommend to their customers and suppliers the consumption of wine cork and covered with clear preference given to exhibitors at his shop.
The event had over 200 people representing the world of wine (winery owners, winemakers, sommeliers, maîtres, restaurant, etc..), The world's cork (cork entrepreneurs, forest owners, institutions, etc..) Representatives of institutions and administration, as well as media and journals.
Next, the event continued with a roundtable discussion with subject "Wine Cork" with renowned personalities in such areas as: Falcó Carlos, Marquis de Grinon, Chairman of Bodegas Marqués de Grinon Payments and Vice President of the Royal Spanish Academy of Gastronomy, Josep Roca, sommelier of Restaurant Celler de Can Roca, Enric Vigas AECORK President, Entrepreneurs Association of Catalonia Corchero, Sal Alvarez lustià • President Priorato Qualified Denomination of Origin, Oriol Guevara, ACE President, Association Oenologists Catalan, Salvador Garcia - Arbós, journalist for El Punt, acting as moderator.
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VISIT OF FRANÇOIS MAUSS AND MARIANO CASTELLANOS TO ICSURO
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On May 21 to coincide with the signing of the agreement in favor of cork between Retecork, ICSuro and i Licors Vins Grau in Grau vinacoteca in Palafrugell (Girona), the Institute received two visits from some of the top prescribers of opinion nationally and internationally.
On the one hand, the President of the European Grand Jury, François Mauss and the other is the President of the Association of Waiters Maîtres and Spain, Mariano Castellanos, held a day of work with managers and technicians ICSuro and visited the facilities of the Cork Center Laboratory, as well as a manufacturer of cork stoppers.
The European Grand Jury was created by Mauss in 1996 as an alternative to the list of scores of major wine critics worldwide through a wine tasting sessions with representatives from different countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain , France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, United States). AMYCE Association of Maîtres Waiters and Spain wants to be next to the professionals in the hospitality and support in everything that may be related to their activity.
Of the two visits are made commitments to undertake future joint projects and close cooperation with the two agencies.
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CORK ON TRAINING FOR SOMMELIERS OF SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES OF RESTORATION
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During the month of May the Catalan Cork Institute has taught three courses for students in Sumillería, University Rovira i Virgili of Tarragona (May 20), the School of Hospitality and Tourism, Barcelona (CETT) (May 25) and College of Hotel Management in Barcelona (May 27).
The session begins with a cork-institutional theory which explains what are the main activities of this consortium, then addressed issues of forest, as is the cork production process, explains the rules on national cork (UNE-AENOR) and international (ISO), the agencies associated with the industry, the production process for the manufacture of cork, etc..
The second part of the course consists of a practical part where he organizes a sensory analysis workshop for students.
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COURSE OF SENSORIAL DESVIATIONS IN WINE IN ICSURO
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Last May there was an ongoing "wine sensory deviations" given by professors from the Faculty of Oenology, University Rovira i Virgili de Tarragona, intended mainly for technicians of enterprises lane.
The course is divided into three sessions and practical, which addresses the following topics: defects produced by the grape and micro-defects linked to the problem of oxidation / reduction defects associated with odors and flourish incorrect maintenance of wine among others.
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ICSURO PARTICIPATES IN SLOW VITIS 2009
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Slow Food Barcelona-Vázquez Montalbán organized Slow Vitis 09 on 10 and 11 May at Convent Sant Agustí (Barcelona) by betting strong wines biodynamic, natural and native to the presence of some 50 national and international wineries.
Institut Català del Suro, there was present both days with a sensory analysis workshop for the general public and a presentation and workshop on cork for professionals, respectively.
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WWF AND ICSURO WORK TOGETHER
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On May 8 and 9 representatives of ICSuro had a working meeting with various agencies: CSIC, Junta de Andalucia, the government of Sardinia, Algarve region organized by WWF in Sardinia during the project MEDCORK (Mediterranean Cork Oak Landscapes - Ecological, Economic and Social Values). This ultimately led to the meeting a joint project that will promote ecological wine with cork stopper.
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JOSEP ENRIC MILLOR (PP) VISITS THE CORK SECTOR
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The President of the PP in Gerona visited the Catalan Institute of Cork and his lab and had a meeting with the Director showing much interest in the cork industry and work on quality and research being carried out. He has made available to the sector for what is deemed appropriate.
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CORK INDUSTRY CALLS ON GOVERNMENT AIDS OF 70 MILLION FORTHE CRISIS
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The cork industry claimed the Spanish government aid of 70 million euros to tackle the economic crisis, as indicated in a joint statement the three entities, Isocor, ASECOR and Aecork, corresponding to Andalusia, Extremadura and Catalonia, respectively.
March argued that the Portuguese government launched a rescue plan with over 180 million euros on measures such as lines of credit, venture capital, insurance and export promotion campaigns in different markets.
Spanish organizations have requested meetings with the leaders of Industry and Environment to make their requests and require a rescue plan "immediately." Lane ensures that companies are "in danger of extinction" and have called for emergency aid to governments.
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PARTICIPATION IN GIROVÍ 2009 COMPETE OF WINES AND WINE-CELLARS OF CATALONIA
On Saturday, the 28th of March it was celebrated in the Noble Room of the Casino of Girona, the CONTEST XIV OF TRYING WINE AND WINE-CELLARS OF CATALONIA GIROVI ' 09, where they informed all the Catalan denominations of origin, organized by the Wine-taster'sTaster's School of the Gironès and Taster's Teachers and Warehouses of Catalonia, they possessed the collaboration of the Catalan Institute of the Cork and the support of Someliers's Catalan Association. |
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The contest possessed the participation of 200 expert tasters, exalumnos of the Wine-taster's Taster's School of the Gironès, enologists, someliers, teachers and pupils of the School of Hotel and catering business Hotel management of Girona, producers of wine and wine-cellar, merchants and restorers, participants looked blindly at the samples in the Contest and determined the wines and wine-cellars guardonados in each of the categories.
The ICSuro collaborated with the sponsorship of the act, the decoration of the room and with the obsequiousnesses in the presidential table of a box of cork with chocolates in the shape of stopper of wine cellar and a point of book of cork.
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CELIÉGE (EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF THE CORK)
The CELIÉGE, European Federation of the Cork, met last March 5 in Santa Maria de Lamas, Portugal |
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This federation is formed by representatives of institutions public and deprived of different European countries: Portugal (Cortiça's Associaçao Portuguesa APCOR, Associaçao two Industriais and Exporters of Cortiça AIEC), Spain (Businessmen's Association Corcheros de Catalunña AECORK, Institute of the Cork, the Madeira and the Coal IPROCOR, Group businessmen's Sanvicenteña of the cork ASECOR, Spanish Federation of Associations Corcheras FEDACOR, Manufacturers' Association of the Cork of the Southwest of Andalucia ISOCOR), France (Federation Française des Syndicates du Liège FFSL), Germany (Deutscher kork-Verband e.v.), England (Cork Industry Federation), Italy (Assolegno dela Federlegno Arredo, Stazione Sperimentale of the Sughero), as well as experts of France (Cevaqoe) and Spain (Catalan Institute of the Cork). The members of countries out of Europe are EMIFOR of Algéria and AEILM of Morocco.
The topics treated in this meeting were: confirmation of the presents and exam of power, review of the rapport of the previous meeting, review of the accounts of 2008, situation of adhesion of the German member DKV (Deutscher Korkverband), análisi results Systecode 2008, campaign Systecode 2009, functioning C.A.S.A., communication of the activities of Lobby, communication Celiége, consultative group of forests and cork, and reflection on the current situation of the sector.
The meeting finished with different topics as: the documentary of the BBC, between others.
The next meeting of the European Federation of the Cork is foreseen that is realized in Palafrugell next June 10.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADVICE OF THE NEW MUSEUM OF PALAFRUGELL's CORK
Asesoramientp's Committee of the New Museum of Palafrugell's Cork met for third time on March 3 in her sedate of the Museum of the Cork |
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During the meeting topics treated each other as, the presentation of the Project of ideas of museografia for the new museum, at the expense of the consultants Ms Roca Serra and Mr Francesc Xavier Hernández, plan of management, where were suggested alterations of the document presented in the previous meeting, as which the transfer of a space should be kept in the room of exhibitions, utilization of the enoteca, to reactivate days of international character (Congress of the Cork 2005), between others.
One concluded the meeting with information about possible subsidies and shift opened of questions.
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CORK IN THE SENATE
On February 26 the President of the Executive Committee of RETECORK, Mr. Lluis Measure, appeared before the Committee on Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Senate in Madrid, to report on the cork at Spanish and international |
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During the meeting with the Commission, RETECORK gave a presentation on the Network: As constituted, what are their goals and what are the current members. He then made a presentation on the main characteristics of the cork industry, from the point of view to the forest industry in terms of quality and environment. It was reported the development of a pilot program for recycling of cork as an activity to start in the coming months.
Finally concluded with a series of petitions to senators present to improve the sector: the imposition of the eco-tax cap in relation to their ecological printing, label the bottle, indicating the type of stopper, active forest policies, prioritize the use of cork products green purchasing of public administration, among others.
At the hearing attended by various representatives of Cork: Enric Vigas, President AECORK, Sergi Sabrià, Director of the Catalan Institute Cork, Joan J. Puig, AECORK Representative of the Executive Committee of ICSuro, Dionisio Mendes, President of the Assembly of RETECORK and Mayor of Coruche (Portugal), among others.
Subsequently held a lunch with the senators and institutional representatives of the car in the restaurant of the Senate, where the agreement was taken by the senators to boost this sector as an industry benchmark for all sustainable.
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REUNION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CORK TOPICS
Seizing the opportunity on February 10 in the afternoon, the Catalan Institute of Cork met with the Subcommittee on topics covered on AENOR cork in one of the rooms in the Auditorium of the Feria de Zaragoza. |
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The topics covered on this occasion were: 56,925 UNE review: natural cork stoppers for still wines two parts. Test methods and specifications of the draft proposal on PNE TCA Environmental Proposal for a standard extraction force; Sealing Proposal draft NEP.
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CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK IS IN THE 17 DAYS OF THE TECHNICAL FAIR ENOMAQ
From 10 to February 13 Enomaq Fair was held in Zaragoza International Exhibition dedicated to machinery and equipment for wineries and botle |
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Enomaq, one of the largest and most prestigious salons of Europe in their fields, which each year invites professionals from around the world, producers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, technicians, wineries, among many others, throughout the wine industry and drinks in general are in this exhibition, a meeting point for the market sector.
The ICSuro, besides participating with a stand displaying materials from the different campaigns and various information about the consortium and the laboratory Cork Center, has conducted a conference within the technical days of the day February 11 devoted to wine.
The conference entitled "Contribution of the Environment of a Sustainable Industry: Cork, by Mr. Manel Pretel, director of the laboratory ICSuro, briefly discussed the initiatives that have emerged in recent times to measure the ecological impact of supply chains in the food industry in general and stoppers and the wine industry, in particular, to locate critical points and thus reduce their "ecological printing.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE NEW MUSEUM OF CORK PALAFRUGELL
The second meeting of Advisory Committee of the New Palafrugell Museum of Cork took place last December 16 at the Municipal Center for Education Palafrugell, in which the ICSuro attended as a member. |
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During the meeting addressed topics such as: information on possible subsidies, presentation of the project's executive polysport construction of the access and reception at the Museum of Cork and the presentation of the Management Plan.
The next meeting is scheduled for the month of March 2009, which will be completed to define the management plan presented so far, among others.
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MEETING OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF ENOMAQ IN ZARAGOZA
The Organizing Committee of Enomaq met on Dec. 11, at the fair in Zaragoza. |
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During the meeting addressed issues such as the evolution of the trade fair, the logistics of the competition, the technical seminars and presented an analysis of the sector.
Enomaq Fair will be held from 10 to Feb 13 2009, and ICSuro participate in a corporate booth and with the realization of a talk during the days of viticulture and winemaking techniques of the day on February 11 under the title: "Contribution to the Middle Atmosphere of a sustainable industry: Cork. "
At the same time, during the fair will meet the Subcommittee on UNE-AENOR that covers the topics of cork, which the Secretariat rests with the ICSuro.
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COMMERCIAL DE FRANCE'S VISIT OF A COMPANY OF CORK
On November 27, the Catalan Institute of Cork was visited by Nicolas Delabrosser, commercial cork of a company in France. |
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During the visit, a tour of the facilities of the laboratory, where technicians made them some of the same equipment and explanations on the studies being done.
These visits are very interesting for ICSuro, since it allows to show firsthand what are the tasks that are carried out.
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ASSISTANCE TO THE CONFERENCE "SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING IN LONDON
The Catalan Institute of Cork attended last Nov. 18 at the conference "Sustainable Packaging" in London. |
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At these conferences addressed issues on possible strategies and sustainable commercial packaging. Where, moreover, was intended to discuss new ideas and offer solutions, especially in terms of power reduce the cost and environmental impact of packaging.
During the conferences with the presence of heads of environment and quality of the areas most important British trading as TESCO, ASDA, MARKS & SPENCER, SAINSBURY'S.
During the day the staff of ICSuro could contact and talk with various people in the world of packaging, as Sonia Raja, head of packaging TESCO, Claire Costello, director general of purchases and ASDA and Alison Austin, Director of Environment SAINSBURY'S .
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PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION "THE MEASURE" IN MIREPOIX
From 15 to November 24, held an exhibition on measurement in Mirepoix organized by the Association "Vive la Science." |
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The Catalan Institute of Cork was involved with the sale of photographs showing the equipment that is used in the laboratory, as the team to analyze the tightness of the cork, the meter extraction force of the caps, the viscometer, the twist tester, etc., all related instruments.
The photographs were accompanied by some explanations on its operation.
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MANIFESTO ON THE SIGNING OF CORK FROM CATALAN INSTITUTE OF CORK, RETECORK AND CUINA DE L'EMPORDANET
The ICSuro, Retecork and Cuina de l'Empordanet signed last November 13 at Hotel Casamar of Llafranc of a cooperation agreement to promote the stopper of wine and champagne with the corks. |
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The President of Retecork, Lluís Medir, the acting Director of the Catalan Institute of Cork, Manel Pretel and President of the Association of Cuina de l'Empordanet, Joan Cuadrat, took the agreement to uphold the message that the cork is the ideal material in the stopper of bottles of wine and champagne. In the case explicit, representatives of the Cuina de l'Empordanet made a commitment to give strong preference to wines with cork covered in the letters of its restaurants.
In conclusion, it was agreed to extend the agreement to other groups to also sign and continue adding partners to be able to spread the message to all audiences and to the final consumer.
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COURSE ON THE IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI ICSURO
The day 10 and Nov. 17 was a course on identifying fungi in the premises of the Catalan Institute of Cork, by Mª Angels Calvo of UAB. |
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The course lasted two sessions, divided into theoretical and practical classes, where they explained the general characteristics of fungi and identifications were made by bacteria and fungi and preparation of microculture.
Participants in this course were technicians of the companies associated with AECORK majority.
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MEETING OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE CORK ICSURO
On November 6 the Subcommittee on Standards in subjects cork UNE-AENOR met at the headquarters of the Catalan Institute of cork to hold the last meeting of the year. |
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Some of the topics discussed were: 56,925 UNE Review: natural cork stoppers in two parts for still wine, sharing of test results sent by the chromatographic GT, the draft proposal on PNE tightness of the cork , Proposed the draft NPC earplugs on the tightness of microgranules and 56,926 UNE Review: cork stoppers, 3 pieces.
The next meeting is scheduled for the month of February 2009 during the celebration of the Fair Enomaq in Zaragoza.
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PRESENTATION OF THE MARKETS FOR THE STUDY OF CHINA AND CANADA
On Nov. 3, under the plan of action for the internationalization of the cork industry, was the presentation of the study of markets in China and Canada. |
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In this study, conducted by the COPCA, came to know the characteristics of both countries, highlighting the importance of these to the market cork, and the next actions to be carried out to make contact with China and Canada.
This study is one more of the activities that take place in the ICSuro, to put the cork industry towards emerging markets.
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THE ICSURO MAKE A SENSORY WORKSHOP IN THE WAY OF THE WINES OF THE DO EMPORDÀ IN BARCELONA
The D.O. Empordà hosted more than 350 professionals, on October 27, a day dedicated to the Wines of Empordà held in the House-Llotja del Mar in Barcelona. |
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Along with the tasting of wines from the DO Emporda, the Catalan Institute of cork was present with the conduct of a workshop which was to analyze sensory identifying aromas own and others cork in the preparations of water cork and wine.
Last April the ICSuro also participated in the presentation of the wines of the DO Empordà, at Mas Marroch in Girona. In this way, the Catalan Institute of Cork intends to publicize, especially, the close relationship that binds the cork and wine.
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2ND SKIN JEWELRY EXHIBITION IN CORK
From 9 / 09 to 9 / 11 was the exhibition jewels of Cork at the Center for Craft Catalunya in Barcelona. |
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On October 15, the ICSuro was present with the realization of a conference of the hands of Mrs. Jové Patricia, head of the Department of Microbiology of ICSuro with the title: "The cork: the most noble and respectful to the Middle Environment. "
During the conference, after a brief introduction about the Catalan Institute of Cork, who is part and what are their areas of work and also on the Cork Center Laboratory, what is and what work was performed, was released in deep cork .
The topics discussed during the conference were, what are the properties of the cork forest and its environment: the world's cork production, structure and composition of vegetation, the life cycle of Quercus Suber, the cork as CO2 traps, their cell structure ...; the manufacturing process of corks, from its extraction to its packaging, food security, which explained the decision of the Council of Europe on December 1, 2004, and was finally released the market perception in relation to the cork.
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THE INSTITUTE OF CORK CATALAN PARTICIPATED IN THE V INTERNATIONAL SUMILLERIA 'COLORS' AND THE COMPETITION OFFICIAL "SOMMELIER BEST OF SPAIN"
From 20 to October 22 Mijas (Malaga), welcomed the V International Conference of Sumilleria. |
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This conference will be attended by more than 250 sommeliers from all the Spanish Autonomous Communities and other countries as France, Belgium, United States, and so on.
The ICSuro was present through the completion of three trophies for the Official Competition for the Best Sommelier of Spain made with cork, one for the winner in the form of a bottle of wine and two for the finalists, in the form of giant stopper.
The competition involved 14 candidates representing different CCAA, which was subjected to different theoretical and practical exams.
Finally, he was proclaimed winner Mr. Bruno Murciano and the finalists were Mr. Carlos Aymerich, from the Celler de Can Roca (Girona) and Mr. Rafael Reyes of Masia's Chencho (Elche).
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LECTURE AT THE XXVI CONGRESS OF CAVA IN SANT SADURNÍ D'ANOIA
On October 8, held the XXVI Congress of Cava in Sant Sadurní of Anoia, organized by Sant of Confraria of Cava Sadurní, as part of the 27th. Week of Cava. |
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The Congress showed the sector of wine-cellar effort to increase the quality of champagne and meet the growing demands of markets through investment in R & D, will that was demonstrated in both the level of the topics covered as in those speakers.
Ivan Fernandez, head of the Area Físcia of ICSuro, made a presentation on "Trends and Opportunities of plug Cava."
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REPRESENTATIVES OF ARGENTINE WINERY VISIT THE ICSURO
Representatives of Argentine wineries interested in expanding their knowledge about the cork industry, visited last September 30 the ICSuro. |
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On the occasion of the visit was a tour of the facilities of ICSuro, where the responsibility of the same technique they made a series of explanations of the machinery and laboratory studies to be carried out.
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MEETING OF WORKING ON THE PROJECTION OF THE NEW MUSEUM OF CORK IN PALAFRUGELL
The Museum of Palafrugell Cork convened the first meeting of the Advisory Council for the projection of the new museum, last 23 of September in the Municipal Center for Education of Palafrugell. |
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The Committee is composed of 30 persons, representatives of the City Council, patterns and technical aspects of the patron of the museum, representatives of entities and institutions (including the National Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia, the Catalan Institute of Cork, AECORK, Foundations number, etc.), the educational community and local citizens related to the world of museography, culture, communication and design.
During the meeting, after making a brief explanation of the museum, addressed issues such as the architectural project, the museum project and made proposals on how to be imagined in the new museum.
The reason for the meeting is to bring new ideas and proposals for the creation of the new museum. In which it aims to break with the traditional tone that has taken so far, related to new technologies, showing a lively and modern industry.
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VISIT OF THE NEW DIRECTOR OF CIDEM IN GIRONA
On September 18 the new delegate of the CIDEM, Mr. Ferran Rodero, visited the facilities of the Catalan Institute of Cork. |
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The CIDEM is the center for Innovation and Enterprise Development, the Department of Innovation, Universities and Enterprise of the Generalitat of Catalonia. Its mission is to promote the innovation of the Catalan companies as a means to increase their competitiveness.
During the visit, Mr. Ferran Rodero met with Mr. Manel Pretel and Mr. Sergi Sabrià, members of the management of ICSuro. Likewise, it was a tour of the facilities of the laboratory, where he was taught the new machinery acquired and heard the explanations of technicians to deal with a nearest the world's cork and technical issues of this. And working method and to continue the projects for the future raised.
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WINE TASTING IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
On September 10 there was a wine tasting in the European Parliament, activity related to the Lobby on cork in Brussels, organized by the Celiège and ELO (European Land Owners).
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The aim of the tasting was to taste wines from different countries and different vintages, covered with cork, to be able to perceive the evolution of the wine over the years.
Before the tasting was organized several presentations on sustainable binomial "Cork and biodiversity." Among the
which was attended by members of the Commission and the European Parlament, DG Environment, DG SANCO Industry (Consumption and salut) and "assistants" from some MEPs.
After the wine tasting, held a dinner where he sought to acquire the commitment to defend and protect a product as noble as is the cork.
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HARVEST FESTIVAL ORGANIZED BY THE DO EMPORDÀ IN SELVA DE MAR
The celebration of Harvest Festival this year, held last July 7 at Selva de Mar. |
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This celebration is considered a good way for promoting their wines. This year, wanted to dedicate the precursors of the vineyard in Selva de Mar.
Some of the activities that took place were: the must pressed again and offering, the performance of the group Havanera Mar d'Amunt and wine tasting.
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VISIT OF THE NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
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On 4 of September visited the headquarters of the Catalan Institute of Cork, Ms. Nuria Buenaventura, the new Director General of Natural Environment, Department of Environment and Housing of the Generalitat, accompained by Mr. Xavier Clopés, head of the Forest Service and management of the same department.
During the visit was a tour of the facilities of the laboratory where they heard from the hand of his technical explanations of the tasks being carried out at the moment.
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MEETING OF WINE BLOGGERS "(BLOGGERS OF WINE BY THE INTERNET) IN LA RIOJA
On 29 and 30 of August held the first meeting of the european bloggers wine in La Rioja.
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During the conference explained how this type of blogs are a tool of communication very interesting for the Internet that leads to a large number of people and specialize in issues both now and the world of wine.
The ICSuro was present to make contacts among the community of bloggers wine and enter the world of books and social networks.
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ASSISTANCE TO THE DAY OF WORK FSC, "WINES THAT RETAIN THE CORK", ORGANIZED BY WWF/ADENA IN VALENCIA
On July 30 took place the day's work FSC |
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Adena created a trade mission, consisting of 25 persons, mainly by British journalists and distributors, with the aim of sensitizing the UK market to respect the importance of using cork provinentes from sustainably managed forests.
During the conference visited the facilities of Bodegas Dagon, the Nature Park and Espadán Cork, S.L., the factory plugs from natural cork trees of this mountain range.
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MEETING OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF ENOMAQ IN ZARAGOZA
On july 24 took place in Zaragoza a working meeting of the Organizing Committee of the Fair Enomaq, where present were representatives of the Catalan Institute of Cork. |
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Enomaq Fair to be held from 10 to Feb 13 2009, is the International Exhibition of Machinery and Equipment for wineries and bottling.
Some of the topics discussed at the last meeting was: launch and commercial developments ENOMAQ / Tecnove 2009, promoting competition, new services and infrastructure, strategic location and technical seminars to be held in the next ENOMAQ.
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DAY VISIT OF SPECIALIZED JOURNALISTS IN SOME BLOGS OF WINE "CATAVINO"
On July 17 the ICSuro received a visit from some journalists specializing in wine books "CATAVINO." |
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During his stay journalists visited the cork, the installations and one of the ICSuro factory corks, which were able to see firsthand how it is carried out the process of producing the caps.
These visits are very beneficial to the ICSuro since they unveil the cornerstones upon which this institution works.
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MEETING OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CORK- AENOR IN ZARAGOZA
On 9 and 10 July was the Meetting of Subcommittee on standards of cork UNE-AENOR in Zaragoza. |
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The points th in this meeting were: continuation of the work of 56,925 UNE review: natural cork of two pieces of wines for quiet. Test methods and specifications. End of ISO 633: Cork: Terms and definitions. SNP on environmental TCA, the proposed draft of the SNP on Estanqueidad stopper of Cork, point to the work of normalization of the stopper microgranules, information about the last meeting of ISO.
At the same, Ms. Montalban, secretary of the subcommittee and director of ICSuro announced to the attendees that this would be his last meeting as it had accepted a new professional challenge in another sector. Thanking the members of the subcommittee that all the time and had shared their willingness to work.
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COURSE ENOLOGIA GIVEN BY THE CATALAN ASSOCIATION FOR WINEMAKES AND THE ICSURO
During the days 1,2,3 and 4 July took place in the facilities of the ICSuro a wine course taught by the Catalan Association of Winemakers and the same ICSuro. |
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The course had a duration of 16 hours, where there were too theoretical and practices through workshops sensory analysis of wines and Cate, led by industry professionals.
A session was attended by a large number of technical cork companies that were very satisfied with the new knowledge acquired.
At the end of the course, they were handed a diploma to all attendees, according had passed the course successfully.
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VISIT OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF WAREHOUSES CHANDON TO THE ICSURO
The ICSuro receives Carlos Soliz, Person in charge of Insurance of the Quality of Warehouses Chandon |
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Last July 1, Carlos Soliz, Person in charge of Insurance of the quality of Warehouses Chandon, visited the facilities of her(it) sedate of the ICSuro.
The technical personnel of the Institute showed him(her) the new equipments(equipping) which he(she) enjoys the laboratory, between(among) them the chromatograph, instruments that allow to be able to work in a very technical and precise way, contributing to the sector big advances in the field of the investigation(research).
Then, both parts supported an animated(inspired) meeting where there treated each other key topics of the sector, overcoat des about the point of view of the search, the investigation(research) and the innovation, contributing and sharing several opinions and ideas.
These visits turn out to be very interesting for the ICSuro, since there are announced the fundamental axes(axles) on which this institution works.
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THE ICSURO PRESENTS IN THE ROUND TABLE OF THE EDITION VIII OF THE HOLIDAY(PARTY) OF HE(SHE) HER(IT) PEELS OF THE CORK
THE ROUND TABLE WAS TREATING ON " THE FUTURE OF THE STOPPER OF CORK AHEAD OTHER SYSTEMS OF CLOSING " |
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On June 21, there was celebrated in Llofriu the edition VIII of the Holiday(Party) of He(She) her(it) Peels of the Cork. This holiday(party) offers great quantity of activities related to the world of the cork as(like): demonstrations(proofs) of he(she) her(it) peels, workshops, demonstration(proof) of manufacture of stoppers, a contest of digital rapid photography of the holiday(party) and this year as innovation, a round table where it is debated on topics related to the cork.
During the round, qualified table " The future of the stopper of cork ahead other systems of closing " there informed Enric Bartrá (moviment Slow Food), Joan Botey (Forest Consortium of Catalunya i ARCMED), Guillem Genover (AECORK), Manel Pretel (ICSuro) i Lluís Medir (Mayor of Palafrugell i RETECORK's President) actuant com to moderator.
During the debate one spoke on the virtues of the cork: sustainable, respectful product with the environment, assurance to food and biodegradable level, also there appeared economic information, of production, turnover(invoicing), exports, forest information, etc.
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PLENARY MEETING OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL OF THE PROJECT OF JOINT WORK OF SEARCH OF THE SECTOR CORCHERO
THEY PRESENT TOGETHER THE CONCLUSIONS EXTRACTED BY THE DIFFERENT GROUPS OF WORK THAT FORM(TRAIN) THE PROJECT OF SEARCH ON TCA |
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Last June 19 they presented together the conclusions extracted by the different groups of work that form(train) the joint Project of AECORK's search and in the one that also informs the ICSuro.
This project began the year 2004 and it(he,she) has as aim(lens) determine the industrially viable technologies(skills) of prevention and minimization that guarantee the quality of the whole productive process and the final product.
In the project, AECORK's companies have had an active paper(role) yielding his(her,your) facilities, raw material(commodity), economic and half human resources. The aim(lens) that is tried to obtain is that the Catalan cork is kept to the first line of market and to create this way a differentiated product
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WORKSHOP OF SENSORY ANÁLISI INSIDE THE FRAME OF THE DAYS GASTRONOMIQUES OF THE PLA OF THE ESTANY
THE ICSURO TOOK PART IN THE DAYS IV GASTRONOMIC OF THE PLA OF THE ESTANY |
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The act, which was directed the públcio in general, took place in the room of acts of the Regional Council of the Pla del Estany, in Banyoles, at which they were present near approximately 50 persons.
The Catalan Institute of the Cork took part with the accomplishment of a workshop of sensory analysis that consisted of the identification of aromas own(proper) and foreign to the cork.
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LOBBY OF THE CORK IN BRUSSELS
THE SECTOR CORCHERO PUTS IN MARCH A PLAN OF LOBBY THAT TURNS ENVIRONMENT TO TWO PRINCIPAL AXES(AXLES): LOBBY AND COMMUNICATION |
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Lobby is a directed action(performance) in order that the interests of a sector or group make to him(you,them) cost(be worth) ahead the administrations.
The sector corchero, across Celiége it(he,she) has put in functioning a plan of lobby, where the principal aim(lens) happens(passes) for the recognition of the cork and his(her,your) major product, the stopper, since(as,like) of better material and types of tapamientos existing of the market both for his(her,your) quality and for his(her,your) average environmental value.
All these values have to communicate i for this, they have started developing several actions(performances) as(like): Business Lunch " Cork, Biodiversity and Environmental Taxation " On May 8 in the Hotel Crowne Plaza Europe of Brussels, the Green Week from June 3 to June 6 in which Celiège informed across ELO (European Landowners Organization) with the placement of a stand with materials of cork and others(different) that estan in process of preparation.
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THE ICSURO TAKES PART IN VIVEXPO 2008
The 19 and 20 of June celebrated, in the Cerdaña Francesa, Vivexpo's days 2008 under the motto " The guerre des bouchons " |
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During the course of the days several presentations were done in those who treated each other the following topics: the economic and promotional slope of the sector corchero, the international markets, closings of wines, advantages of the stopper of cork forehead(front) other types of closing and the cork and the sustainability. Also one spoke about initiatives as RETECORK (European Network(Net) of Territories Corcheros), the presentation on WWF-ADENA's campaign in favour of the cork and on the Certification of Forest Protection (FSC).
Des of the ICSuro, explained which are the fundamental axes(axles) to promote the sector corchero and which are the initiatives developed in the last years.
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THE COUNSELOR OF INNOVATION, UNIVERSITY AND COMPANY, JOSEP HUGUET, VISITED THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
The Counselor Huguet meets the representatives of the sector corchero. |
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On Friday, the 13th of June, the counselor of Unovation, Universities and Company, Josep Huguet accompanied by the director of territorial services of the Department in the of Gerona regions, David Mascort, visited sedate her of the Catalan Institute of the Cork, where it(he,she) has met the representatives of the sector corchero.
The visit served to establish the bases to develop a project of competitive improvement of the clúster of the companies transformadoras of Catalunya's cork, project in what there collaborates directly the department of Unovation, Universities and Company.
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PRESENTATION TO THE DAFO FOR THE SECTOR OF THE SURO
ACCIÓ CIDEM/COPCA, AECORK and the ICSURO elaborate a Plan of Actions(Performances) to promote the cork sector. |
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ACC1Ó CIDEM/COPCA, with the support of the Businessmen's Association Corcheros of Catalonia (AECORK) and the Catalan Institute of the Cork, has elaborated a Plan of Actions(Performances) for the sector. These actions(performances) include the strategic and technological change, the improvement of the competitive environment, the improvement of the productivity and of the chain of value, the improvement of the management, professionalization and formation(training), besides actions(performances) of internationalization and of diversification of markets.
The final phase of the project consists of a transfer of leadership of the initiative to local or sectorial authorities (across the Network(Net) of Points of Innovation CIDEM). The challenge to half a term(end) is profesionalizar the local authorities in order that they could support the dynamics of growth of the clúster.
The project is directed all the companies that form a part of the chain of value of the preparation and transformation of the cork in Catalonia. The Catalan Institute of the Cork has promised to act in the line of the Network(Net) of Points of Innovation CIDEM for the dinamización of this project in benefit of all the agents who are implied.
The presentation of this project there took place last May 20 in the Hotel Calella de Palafrugell's Alga with the representatives' presence D'ACC1Ó (CIDEM/COPCA), the Secretary of Industry and Company, the Mayor of Palafrugell and the Director(Principal) of the Catalan Institute of the Cork.
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MANAGERIAL MEETING OF THE L'ICSURO
During the Board of directors there treated each other the most relevant topics that concern the sector corchero. |
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Last May 20 the Board of directors of the ICSuro took place where the following topics treated each other: information and negotiations with current and potential members of the ICSuro and ratification of new incorporations, presentation of the report of audit relative to the closing of the exercise 2007, evolution of the plan of actions 2008 relative to investigation and normalization, promotion and formation, summary of financial expenses, information of the Cork Center Laboratory, last actions of the Lobby of the cork in Brussels and presentation of the memory of activities 2007.
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I DEAL ON CORK IN TARRAGONA
The ICSuro offers a course in the Faculty of enology Rovira and Virgili of Tarragona |
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On May 27, representatives of the ICSuro moved up to Tarragona to offer a course on cork.
The course this one formed on two parts; a theoretical part, where topics treat each other mas institutional and technical; the second part, it is practical and a workshop is realized of análisi sensory in which the pupils can take part.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF AMERICAN WAREHOUSES VISIT THE ICSURO
One organized a workshop of análisi sensory in motive of the American visit |
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Last May 26, the ICSuro, he received the representatives' visit of North American warehouses interested in extending his knowledge on the sector.
These visits always are welcome and turn out to be very interesting and profitable for the ICSuro, since it is a way of being opened for new markets and to share information and worries with other countries.
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THERE STAYS AWAKE THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST OF JOURNALISTIC ARTICLES ORGANIZED BY THE ICSURO
(Winning) Gerard Bagué and Hortense de Valroger (finalist), rewarded during the celebration of the Gla d'Or. |
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Last May 7, taking advantage of the celebration of the Gla d'Or, the prize granted to the winner of the contest of articles periodístcos that habia organized the ICSuro. The winner, Gerard Bagué, received 2000 Euros on behalf of the ICSuro.
Because of the great quality of the presented articles, finalist rewarded with 500 Euros, to Hortense de Valroger, that with his(her,your) article, habia stayed in the contest.
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THE ICSURO ORGANIZES A WORKSHOP OF SENSORY ANALISI DURING THE FAIR ROOTS OF WINE OF AMPURIAS's CASTELLON
Ampurias's St Martin receives, from this Friday until Sunday, the first edition of the wine fair, Roots of Wine. |
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In the fair there took part 11 warehouses of the DO Empordàn chosen by his " high quality ".
The sample is directed specially the professionals of the sector and of the gastronomy, but also the consumer.
Parallel to the days and conferences, there were organized degustations of wines, debates and visits guided by Ampúrias's ruins, exhibitions of sensory art and exercises of trying at the expense of the ICSuro.
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CURS ON SURO IN THE HIGH SCHOOL OF HOTEL INDUSTRY OF BARCELONA
The ICSuro organizes a course on cork for sommeliers in the High school of Hotel and catering business of Barcelona |
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The course that the ICSuro offered, began with a theoretical - institutional part where was explained what is and that does the ICSuro; immediately afterwards, topics treated each other as the forest ones, els process of production of the cork, the existing procedure on treatment of cork, etc.
In the second part of the course a pràctica is realized where one organizes a workshop of análisi sensory where the assistants to the course can take part.
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BIG PAYMENTS OF SPAIN, GREENPEACE, ESCUDERIA FERRARI AND SLOW FOOD REWARDED IN THE EDITION XVIII OF THE GLA D'OR
The Enterprises of Cork of Catalunya AECORK, assembles to some of the personalities mas important of the wine environment in hisnight of show in the Hotel Mas de Torrent. |
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As innovation, in this edition, the delivery of prizes was divided in categories: Environment, Sport / culture, Environment Corchero i Quality. The winning ones were A Greenpeace (Environment) for his campaign of " Christmas Councils 07 " where they were advising to use bottles covered with cork during the parties; Escuderia Ferrari F1 (Sport / culture) for the innovation, the teamwork and because being leaders in teconologia they continue having the constant improvement as to necessary, values similar to those of the sector corchero; for the great quantity of bottles of wine-cellar / champagne covered with cork that his pilots have uncorked in his victories; Movement Slow Food (Environment Cork) for his philosophy in favour of a few habits of slow and healthy life and the respect for the sustainable products since it is the stopper of cork and Big Payments of Spain (Quality) for the value of quality and tradition that they apply to his wines, to share with the sector corchero this fight between tradition and história and between modernity and innovation.
At the act they were present near 100 persons provinentes of the environment corchero wine and managerial environment, mass media, between others.
In this edition of the Prizes Gla d'Or is prominent the summons on the part of the Catalan Institute of the Cork of an international contest of journalistic articles. The winner of the prize valued in 2.ooo € was Mr Gerard Bagué, of Gerona journalist, who there received the hand prize of the Secretary of Indústria and Company i President of the ICSuro, Mr Antoni Soy.
Due to the quality of the presented articles, AECORK decided to give an extraordinary prize to the finalist for value of 500 € to Ms. Hortense de Valroger, Belgian journalist, delivered by Mr Enric Vigas, President of AECORK.
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Courses on cork in the University School of Hotel Industry in Barcelona
L'ICSURO organizes a course( of cork for sumeliers in the School of Hotel industry CETT in Barcelona |
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The course was consisting of two differentiated well parts; a theoretical part where one spoke about institutional topics, explaining what is i what does the ICSURO. Also there treated each other topics directly related to this product com it are the forest ones or hisproduction.
Immediately afterwards explained which are the existing procedure of quality for his treatment.
They left the practical part by the end where a workshop was carried out of análisi sensory in that the assistants took part.
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PIMECAVA LINKING THE SAN JORDI DAY WITH SPARKLING ROSÉ
In occasion of the San Jordi's day, PIMECAVA intallation a tent next to the Sta. Caterina market in Barcelona, to promote the sparkling rosé. |
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In occasion of the day of San Jordi, PIMECAVA set up a tent next to the Sta. Caterina market in Barcelona. The workshop was held under the slogan "For San Jordi falling in love of rosé"; gave a rose and a bottle of sparkling rosé to those attending the event. Inside the tent met partners PIMECAVA, organized in their respective shelves left to prove the sparkling rosé. The ICSURO, participated in the act as a partner.
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ICSURO TAKES PART IN A WORKSHOP OF SENSORY ANALYSIS IN THE D.O. EMPORDA WINES' PRESENTATION
More than 400 professionals are present at the first presentation of Denomination of Origin Empordá Wines in Mas Marroch, Vilablareix (Girona). |
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Last Monday, 7th of April, the D.O. Empordá organized an act of presentation of their wines, called " Tramontana's Wines. Day of wines of Empordá ".
The assistants could enjoy a degustation opened of Empordá's Wines, in which there informed 26 of 33 warehouses bottling works of the D.O.
Parallel to the trying of wines, the Catalan Cork Institute took part with the accomplishment of a workshop of sensory analysis inside the day.
The workshop consisted of the identification of smell own and foreign to the cork. These exercises were consisting of detecting of between 3 glasses of black or white wine, which was the one that it was glad; to find describers from different families in the samples of cork and to determine the levels of perception of these smell across water preparations of cork and wine.
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REPRESENTATIVES FROM GIRONA DEPUTATION VISITS
THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
On March the 31st there visited two representatives prom Girona Deputation ICSuro. |
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The representatives of Girona Deputation, Mr Miquel Aguirre and Mr Roger Zamorano visited the facilities of Catalan Cork Institute and Cork Center Laboratory who were interested tasks realize in these moments.
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MEETING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST THE "COROEBUS UNDATUS" IN THE CORK
Last 28th of March there was a meeting in the Catalan Cork Institute forest representatives of several entities to treat the fight against the " Coroebus Undatus" in the cork. |
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In this meeting they represented such institutions as the ICSuro, Catalunya.'s Forest Consortium, the Forest Service, among others, together with the participation of Department of Environment Autonomous government of Catalonia.
The aim of this meeting was to treat the fight against the "Coroebus Undatus" in the cork.
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ICSURO HAS BEEN INVITED TO TALK ABOUT CORK AND FOOD INDUSTRY
Last February 27 the Room of Conferences of the University School of Terrassa's Technical Industrial Engineering received the VI Panoramic Current of the Food Industry organized by CRESCA, the Research Center of Security and Food Control of the Technical University of Catalonia. |
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The Cork Catalan Institute had been invited to participate doing a conference on the Food Industry Day.
These conferences, were lead for university professors, investigators and representatives of institutions, associations and companies, and they were treating the food industry viewed from different sectors.
Two representatives of the ICSuro took part in it leading the presentation "The relation between Cork and Food Industry", that started by emphasizing the fact that the cork is the only material in touch with food that its innocuousness has accredited through a resolution of the European Union.
Continuously, they spoke about the basic props that guarantee the quality of the cork. They are the tracebility, with certifications as Systecode or HACCP, the objection of the quality, with recognized nacional and internationally norms as ISO and UNE, and the research and development, consisting on projects, training, scientific publications, congresses and days, etc.
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ICSURO COLLABORATE IN GIROVI'08
On Saturday 1st of March was celebrated in the Casino of Girona the 13th. edition of Girovi 2008, the Wine and Wine-cellars Taste of Catalonia. |
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In this edition participated approximately 200 expert tasters, and were rewarded the best wines and wine-cellars among 200 samples proceeding from Catalonia denominations of origin.
In the ceremony were concedeed for each one of different wine categories, the prizes called Medals, of gold, silver and bronze, and Girona’s Leafs, of gold, silver and bronze too, the last ones reserved to the wines of the Girona's region.
As every year, the Catalan Cork Institute collaborated in this celebration providing material for the room decoration and in the gifts to the presidential table.
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A VISIT FROM THE FOREST PROPERTY CENTER
On 20th. February the Forest Property Center organized a visit to the ICSuro to have the opportunity to exchange information and observe the new advances that are carried out there. |
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Last Wednesday 20th of February the Director of the Forest Property Center approached up to the equipment of the Catalan Cork Institute to visit the new seat and converse with the Director.
During the visit, was showed to him the technical cork kit. It is a pedagogic kit where, on a visual way, it can be observed the origin of the cork, and how from this one there are elaborated the cork stoppers and other derivative products.
The tour continued towards the laboratory, where he could see the new machinery acquired and listen to the technical personnel explanations about the new projects they are working.
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ASISTANCE TO THE CLIMATE CHANGE 2008 CONGRESS
During the 15th and 16th of February was celebrated in Barcelona the II Mundial Congress about Climate Change and Wine where ICSuro was present |
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The Congress about Climate Change and Wine 2008 took place on the Hotel and Conventions Center Hesperia Tower of Barcelona, where one of the technical personnel of Cork Catalan Institute assisted.
The aim of this congress is to exchange information and opinions about the research on the climatic change impact in the wine industry.
The special guest was the honourable Al Gore, author of the document "An Inconvenient Truth" and one of the most powerful champions of the environmental awareness today.
The other speakers came from diferent countries like France, Australia or Germany, and they were eminent figures of the wine world in general.
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ICSURO TAKES PART IN THE TABLES OF TERRITORIAL DEBATE OF GIRONA
On 31st. January it took place in the Melià Hotel of Girona the Tables of Territorial Debate about the future of the research and innovation in Catalonia where the ICSuro Director assited. |
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The aim of these tables is to analyse the territorial politics of innovation, constructed from the shared vision of social and economic agents of the territory, to see what is the actual and future situation. On conclusion of the works realized it is written a document.
The profile of the assistants is the representatives of the social and economic fabric to territorial level, as universities, centers of research, scientific parks, hospitals, unions, etc.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF MIREPOIX ARE INTERESTED FOR THE ICSURO
On 24th January ICSuro received the visit of some Mirepoix representatives, a French village twenned with Palafrugell, because of their visit |
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During the visit was explained to them what is the ICSuro, the task that it realizes and which are its projects of future. Afterwards they were accompanied in a tour through the equipment of the consortium and the laboratory, where they appeared deep interested in the analyses that are realized in the Cork Center.
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THE TRADE CHAMBER OF GIRONA VISIT ICSURO
Last January 18th Catalan Cork Institute received the visit of some members of the Trade Chamber of Girona. |
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Trade Chamber of Girona representatives approached to the new seat where they could visit the equipments and converse with the Director, who informed they about the topics that are worked nowadays in the Institute and its projects of future.
The visit was valued satisfactorily on both parts, because they had the oportunity to exchange and share information in relation to the projects that are carried out in each of the organisations.
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MORE THAN 80 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WINE STEWARDS TAKE PART IN THE CORK TASTE GIVEN BY THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
From 5 to 9 November the city of Gerona receives the IV International Sumilleria's Days with the presence of more than 100 wine stewards of all the autonomous Spanish communities and than other countries of the rest of the world.
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International Sumilleria's Days were born in 2004 with the vocation of become in a point of annual meeting among professionals of the area and companies and institutions related to the wine world, the distilled ones and the gastronomy in general. The principal objective of these days from its first edition has been the training across tastes, conferences... of different organisms related to the sector with the interaction of the different wine stewards that are joined there.
The Catalan Cork Institute has been present giving a conference-presentation called " The cork, element of quality for the wine" led by Ms Marta Montalban, director of this consortium.
The conference about cork has continued with a workshop of sensory analysis given by Dr. Roser Juanola, technician of the Catalan Cork Institute, where have exposed the principal cork sensory characteristics and the most habitual technologies for its valuation.
The activity has been valued positively for all the assistants that have followed the confrence with attention being deeply interested for the binomial cork-wine/cork-champagne.
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THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF CHANDON's PURCHASES VISITS THE CORK CENTER LABORATORY
Last tuesday, 4th of September there visited the Catalan Cork Institut and the Cork Center Laboratory the persona in charge of purschases of Warehouses Chandon, Alfredo Ruiz. |
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On the occasion of the good relation that there support the ICSuro and Warehouses Chandon, immediately after the previous visits and chats in Argentina, Alfredo Ruiz, who still had not seen the new facilities of the Institute and the laboratory, became personal.
A meeting work was kept with the directorof the Institute and a laboratory’s expert to put a day the relations of both parts and to treat technical aspects of the Cork Center Laboratory.
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THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE REPRESENTS TO THE “FESTA DE LA VEREMA DE L’EMPORDÀ” IN LA BISBAL DE L’EMPORDÁ
On Sunday, the 2nd of September there was celebrated the “Festa de la Vendimina de l’Empordà”, organized by the Empordá Origin Denomination, in the capital of Baix Empordá, at which there were present representatives of the Catalan Cork Institute. |
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Inside the program of acts, it is necessary to emphasize the sample of the pressed one of the new unfermented grape juice, his blessing and the offering; besides a popular tasting of the D.O. Empordá’s wines.
Martí Sabriá, manager of the Association Costa Brava Centres it(he,she) did the party’s proclamation, and later, several institutional parliaments were realized, from that we stand out the presence of the Territorial Delegate of Agriculture in Girona, Josep Guix.
The words of the different personalities were referring at all time to the binomial cork – wine.
The party was closed by a dinner by the representatives of the warehouses of the D.O. Empordá and institutions related to the wine world in the restaurant “La Masia” of Sant Climent de Peralta.
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HIGH SEAM'S WATER COVERED WITH CORK
It’s a proved fact that nowadays there’s a trend in crescendo of importing the most rabid mode to all the fields of action of the human being. |
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A Clear example that it appeared a few months ago on the market, of the hand of a Hollywood’s producer, is the water brand Bling H2O.
Its difference with regard to other brands it differs in the design and the bottle’s covered. This one has incrusted small Swarovski’s crystals that decorate it and besides, it’s covered by a cork stopper.
Its covered leads us to thinking about the versatility that can manage to have this material to isolate liquids of the exterior of the package, spread out beyond wines, wine cellars and others; besides the already known properties of the cork like the fact of being a natural, renewable, biodegradable and traditional material, which they make it be the best option for the covered one with bottles.
A product like is the water, with the properties of no having smell, being colorless and untasty, with a fragility at the moment of being modified, it has elected the covered one like it’s the cork stopper.
This shows us that the cork is positioned like the best covered of liquids providing a safety in the quality and distinction in the product.
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MEETING WITH ZALACAÍN'S RESTAURANT SOMMELIER FROM MADRID
The Catalan Cork Institute interviews the prestigious sommelier of the acquaintance restaurant Zalacaín from Madrid, Custodio López Zamarra. |
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Last 25th of July The ICSuro had a meeting work with Custodio López Zamarra, Zalacaín's sommelier and one of the rather considered in the world of the wine thanks to his extensive experience.
Mr.Custodio granted an interview to ICSuro to talk about the binomial cork - wine, of that is necessary stand out one of his explanations: "I do not conceive a bottle of good wine without a good cork stopper ".
On having finished the interview, corporate material form the Institute was delivered him.
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THE PRESTIGIOUS ENOLOGIST AND ORGANIZER OF THE TRYINGS OF THE GUIDE CAMPSA, Mª ISABEL MIJARES REALIZES A MAGISTERIAL SESSION ON WINES OF THE D.O. CATALAN IN THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
The 2nd of July Mrs. M ª Isabel Mijares realized a magisterial trying of wines and wine-cellars of the different Catalan D.O. in the Catalan Cork Institute with the representatives' presence of warehouses, enologists, wine stewards, main wine-tasters and the panel of trying of the Businessmen's Association Cork of Catalonia AECORK, among others. |
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The trying consisted in a magisterial session in which the expert in sensory analysis analyzed different wines and wine-cellars that nicely the Catalan D.O. had yielded for the occasion from a visual, olfactory and gustatory perspective.
After the session, the technical personnel of the laboratory Cork Center prepared a workshop of sensory analysis in the room of trying from the ICSuro. It was a question of identifying smell in water preparations of cork and wine, clear example of the variety of exercises that can be done by this technology.
To finish, the participants to the day visited the facilities of the laboratory where there could see which are the activities that are realized, as well as the projects in process of each of the departments.
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L'ICSURO MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT MONTILLA AND IT IS PRESENT AT THE CONFERENCE OF AL GORE IN BARCELONA
Last June 23, the Catalan Institute of the Cork was present at a meeting of institutions related to forest topics in the Agrarian Forest School from Sta. Coloma de Farners with the President of the Autonomous government of Catalonia, the Minister of Interior and that of Environment. |
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During the meeting the different institutions explained their implication in environmental topics.
Later to this meeting The Catalan Cork Institute went to the First Friends' Meeting of the Trees in the Palau de Congressos of Barcelona, where Mr Al Gore realized a conference titled: "An Inconvinient Truth".
In this meeting also took part institutions as WWF/Adena, Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment, Fundación+Árboles, among others.
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THE REGULATORY ADVICE OF THE D.O.C. PRIORAT MEETS IN THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUT.
The 18th of June the Regulatory Advice of the D.O.C. Priorat members realised the ordinary meeting of the Regulatory Advice in the Catalan Cork Institut.
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With the will to know more closely everything what surrounds the world of the cork, the component of the CR D.O.C. Priorat moved up to the Catalan Cork Institut where they realized the ordinary meeting of the Advice.
Continuously, they visited the ICSuro’s installations.
During the visit, also Cork Center explained to them the work realised and the projects of future of each one of the departments of the laboratory.
Later, a lunch of work took place with cork businessmen. The day continued with a visit to a factory of stoppers of cork and a blockheads' forest where they could see the activity of the " big sack of cork " at the expense of Mr Joan Botey, representative of Catalunya's Consorci Forestal into ICSuro's Meeting.
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THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE AND LA CUINA DE L’EMPORDANET UNITED IN THE CAMPAIGN:
“ASK FOR ONE AND TAKE YOU IT AT HOME”
Last 15th of june, the Catalan Cork Institute united with La Cuina de l’Empordanet did the campaign presentation about the bags: “Ask for one and take you it at home”. |
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The objective of this action is to promote the stopper’s use, in this case, in to wine and cava bottles, and to promote also their responsible consumption. Those will allow to customers to ask for a bottle because if they don’t finish it, they will be able to take at home with one of these bags that will be offered.
The bags show the binomial cork-wine/ cava with the slogan “Closed with cork, naturaley”, like a symbol of the material wich is natural, ecosupportable and which preserves the environment like none.
La Cuina de l’Empordanet, a gastronomyc collective which icludes 18 from the best restaurants in the Baix Empordà (Girona), it will be who distributes these bags between its restaurants.
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FREIXENET VISITS THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE'S INSTALLATIONS
Adolfo Heredia, Manager of New Projects and Development from Freixenet |
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He visited the Institute last 8th of May to see the new installations. He was very interested in works done by the own Institute's laboratory.
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THE PSC APLLICANT FROM PALAFRUGELL MAYORALTY, JULI FERNANDEZ, VISITS THE ICSURO
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On 10th May, Juli Fernández, applicant from Palafrugell, visited the ICSuro installations and his laboratory of reference about cork subjects.
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THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ERC, SERGI SABRIÀ, VISITS US
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On the 11th May, the ERC's applicant from the Palafrugell's mayoralty, Sergi Sabrià, visited the Catalan Cork Institute for to go deeply into cork area and to know the new Institute equipments.
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CONSTITUTION OF RETECORK, EUROPEAN NET OF CORK TERRITORIES
Palafrugell (Girona) will shelter the first headquarters of the entity RETECORK, which there integrate from de begining by 31 towns, territorial entities and associations of Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. |
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RETECORK, the European Net of Cork Territories constituted on 20 April in Cassà de la Selva (Gironès) in the course of an assembly who approved the acceptance of the members that integrate it initially, the statutes, organs of government and its venue.The constituent assembly of RETERCORK agreed on having its initial venue in the town of Palafrugell (Baix Empordà) for a period of 9 years, renewable.RETECORK has as basic goals the defense of the interests of the cork territories in contributing to its socioeconomic, cultural, urban and environmental development; insuring that the cork activity continues being an important resource of local development and the establishment of strategies of work in the area of the economical promotion, promotion of the employment, reciprocal opening of international markets and cooperation in the development.
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BODEGAS NORTON VISITS US
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The last month of May the Catalan Cork Institute visited several Bodegas of Argentina in motive of the realization of a day technique about cork stoppers on the venue of the Rural Foundation in Mendoza.
Due to of this institutional metting conceded an entrepreneurial mission to the inverse one, in that some holds traveled to Catalonia to visit the Institute.
On the 17th April Bodegas Norton visit this public consortium meeting the director of the center and visitor has visited the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center where he has been able to see of first hand all the activity that is carried out.
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VISIT OF THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS
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The past 13 April, the General Director of Environmental Politics, Mr. Frederic Ximeno met Mrs. Marta Montalban, director of the Catalan Cork Insitute in order to explain the task to him of first hand carried out by this organization and the plan of actions foreseen for 2007.
Next, he visited the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center and he|sustained talks with the technicians of the different departments.
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JORDI PUJOL VISITS THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
JORDI PUJOL VISITS THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK CREATED BY DECREE OF PRESIDENCY IN THE YEAR 1991 DURING HIS GOVERNMENT |
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On the 12th April the President of the Generalitat during period 1980-2003, Mr. Jordi Pujol, the public consortium visited ICSuro in motive of his visit to Palafrugell.
In year 1991, the entrepreneurial sector, it "came me to be convinced" of creating an organization that he grouped to different collectives to face the challenges of future, in terms of quality and research -he commented in way distended during his visit- and, he "was not very difficult them....
At the same time, also he has been able to visit the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center.
Mr. Jordi Pujol was very satisfied of to be able comprobar in first person like a project and an institution created of the hand of the Government of the Generalitat and of the private sector has managed to attain this growth and national and international prestige becoming an authentic referent in the cork and wine industry-related environment.
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VISIT OF THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONTMENTAL TO THE CATALAN CORK INSTITUTE
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On the 30th of March the Catalan Cork Institute received the visit of Mr Joan Pallisé, General Director of Environtmental , which as a member of this consortium was visiting the new building for the first time.
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YOUNG COOKERS AND YOUNG CORK REPRESENTANTS : EXCHANGE OPINIONS AND PROJECTS OF FUTURE
The Catalan Institute of the Cork has received the visit of representatives of the Cooks Association of Youngsters to be brought over and to know first-hand what surrounds a sttopers of cork. |
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The Youngsters Association Cocineros it was created in 1999 and at present it is formed by 12 cooks of restaurants of the regions of Girona. The entity has as main goal a cooking with own personality to promote fruit of balancing the tradition with the new tecnologias but with special attention to the first matéria.
The visit has started with a presentation of her|its being the ICSuro and which being its|his|her|their main activities in charge of its|his|her|their manageress, Sra. Marta Montalban. Next, Sr. Victor Puga, has given some pinzeladas of what is the employers AECORK and as it|she is the Association structured, doing special incidence to the full holiday|party of the sector that Gla d'Or are the prizes.
In order to make the visit more participative, the technicians of the laboratory Cork Center have prepared a factory|workshop of sensorial analysis to the cooks. This has consisted in identifying aromas in preparations of water of cork and wine. The one responsible for the laboratory, Dr. Roser Juanola, has explained that this type of factories|workshops are extrapolative to many sectors, as that of the gastronomy.
Next, the laboratory Cork Center has been visited where it|he|she has explained which are the activities and essays|tests that are carried out, thus as the used machinery.
To finish the day, the cooks have visited a factory of tops of cork where all the productive processes that surround to the top have been able to continue|follow until it|he|she closes a bottle.
As conclusion we can state that two collective value very positively the subjects dealt during the working day and are glad having known themselves. The next meeting is planned is carried out in "territory of young cooks" where it is intended to specify joint working projects.
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE ICSURO PRESIDES OVER THE DELIVERY OF THE XVII
PRIZES GLÀ D'OR
EROSKI, THE SPANISH ACADEMY OF GASTRONOMIA AND EQUIPMENT|TEAM TEAM AWARDED IN THE XVII EDITION OF THE PRIZES GLA D'OR |
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The Association of Cork Employers of Catalonia AECORK gathers in some of the most important personalities of the wine industry-related environment to its night of soiree in the Hotel Mas de Torrent (Torrent, Girona).
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XII CONCURS DE VINS I CAVES DE CATALUNYA "GIROVI 07", AMB EL PATROCINI DE L'INSTITUT CATALA DEL SURO
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Last February 17 (in the frame of the Gastronomic Forum of Girona) it(he,she) had lucar Giroví 2007 located in the Casino of Girona. Sommeliers consisted of 150 expert tasters, exalumnos of the school of Tastavins del Gironès, Enologists, professores and pupils of the School of Hotel and catering business(Hotel management) of Girona, makers of wine and wine-cellar(champaign), merchants and restorers(restaurateurs), provaron blindly the samples participants to the contest and they determined the wines and champaigns rewarded in each of the categories (young, black young, black whites(targets) upbringing, blacks it(he,she) reserves, sweet wine-cellars(champaigns) and pink champaigns).
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MORE THAN 100 PERSONS ATTEND THE PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT OF RESEARCH IN ENOMAQ ZARAGOZA
The past 13 February the Fair Enomaq was celebrated in Zaragoza, and more than 100 persons attended the presentation of the project of research. |
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Of the 13th in the 16th February the Fair Enomaq in|on Zaragoza, International Hall devoted to the machinery and equipment|teams has been celebrated for hold and embotellatge.
The Catalan Institute of the Cork in more of participating in it with a stand, has carried out a lecture in the technical conference of the 14th February devoted to the wine industry-related sector.
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VISIT OF THE EURODEPUTY RAÚL ROMEVA OF THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP INITIATIVE GREEN IN THE CORK SECTOR
The Eurodeputy Raúl Romeva of the Parliamentary Group Initiative Green, he visited the cork sector the past 19 February, and to finish visited the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center. |
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The past 19 February the Eurodeputy Raúl Romeva, that one who manifested his interis for the net of cork territories promoted from the Town Council of Palafrugell, he visited a factory of cork stoppers and met the Committee of Direction of AECORK in order to speak opinions about the situation of the sector and intercambiar.
Of among the subjects that were treated, the possibility to make some concrete performance in the Parlament Europeu to Brusel·les was brought up.
For finishing his visit, the Eurodeputy visited the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center.
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THE EUROPEAN CONFEDERERACIÓ OF THE CORK MEETS FOR 2 DAYS IN
PORTUGAL
The Board of Directors of the CELIÈGE (European Confederation of the Cork) has met in Santa Maria de Lamas, Portugal, on the 24 and 25 of January |
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The Board of Directors of the CELIÈGE is formed by public and private representatives of institutions of different European countries: Portugal (Associação Portuguesa of Cortiça APCOR, Associação dos Industriais e exporting of Cortiça AIEC), Spain (Association of Cork Employers of Catalonia AECORK, Instituto del Corcho, the Madera y the Carbón IPROCOR, Agrupación Sanvicenteña of empresarios of the corcho ASECOR, Federación Española of Asociaciones Corcheras FEDACOR, Asociación de Industriales del Corcho of the Suroeste de Andalucía ISOCOR), France (Federation Française des Syndicates wears|carries Liège FFSL), Alemania (Deutscher kork-Verband e.v.), England (Cork Industry Federation), Italy (Assolegno della Federlegno Arredo, Stazione Sperimentale del Sughero), as well as experts of France (Cevaqoe) and Spain (Catalan High School|Institute of the Cork). The members of countries out of Europe are EMIFOR of Algeria and AEILM of Morocco.
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EL SECRETARI D’INDÚSTRIA I EMPRESA VISITA L’ICSURO COM A ORGANISME QUE PRESIDEIX I S’ENTREVISTA AMB LA PATRONAL AECORK
Mr. Antoni Soy, Secretary of Industry and Company of the Department of Innovation, Universities and Company of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and at the same time, President of the Catalan Institute of the Cork, he|she|it visited the past 19 January the facilities of this public consortium. |
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The day of work it has divided in: meeting with Mrs. Marta Montalban, director of the Catalan Institute of the Cork and with a representative of AECORK to the board of the ICSuro in order to explain the task to him of first hand carried out by this organization and the plan of actions foreseen for 2007.
Next, the President of the Institute has visited the facilities of the laboratory Cork Center and has sustained talks with the technicians of the different departments, making incidence to the new technologies that surround the sector (type of used machinery, as for example: the cromatògraf of gases) suggesting that "the myth that the cork sector is merely traditional it|he|she has disappeared totally, it is clearly a sector that it|he|she fosters the innovation, the research and the development
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THE CATALAN HIGH INSTITUTE OF THE CORK PARTICIPATES IN THE
FAIR VINITECH OF BURDEOS
The sector of the auxiliary wine industry met of the 28th in the 30th November during the Fair VINITECH in Burdeos. This has fun of being one of the fairs of reference in services, embotellatge, containers and machinery for the industry of the wine. |
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The Catalan Institute of the Cork was there there present with a decorated stand with motives of cork such how you photograph of product, institutional and technical, like this like stoppers of cork and catalogs in order to brief to the visitors about the qualities of this material and introducing the laboratory of reference for the sector: the Cork Center Laboratory.
They were some of the contacts that could be made during the fair: journalists and specialized magazines of the sector, students of schools of hosteleria and oenology (for example: School of Oenology of Valencia), wine laboratories in order to achieve collaborations future, holds and French and Spanish winegrowers, possible proveidors of the sector (materials of laboratory, etc, translators, air conditioning), cork employers, among other.
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THE ICSURO I AECORK THEY ORGANIZE A ROUND TABLE WITH EXPERTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROJECT OF SET RESEARCH
The past 29 November the ICSuro and AECORK gathered in 3 expert to go into the lines of research that each one of the 3 working parties is following in the joint project of research deeply (Prevention, Reduction and Sensory) that AECORK together with the Catalan High School|Institute of the Cork carry out from the month of June of 2005. |
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They were the experts invited to participating in this round table:
Mr. Juan Cacho
Mrs. Concha García
Dr. García
To finish, Mr. Luis Guerrero
The day ended with the presentation of the report of preliminary results obtained in the project and the approach of the last phases, this allowed AECORK that attended it a debate among the technicians of the different associated companies.
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LAUNCH OF THE CAMPAIGN PROMOCOR IN IBERWINE
On the 22nd November the presentation of the campaign PROMOCOR took place in Iberwine (Madrid). |
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PROMOCOR is a campaign of promotion of the use of the sttopers of cork, cofunded by the Biodiversitat Foundation and carried out by the Confederation of Silviculturists Organizations of Spain (COSE).
To consume bottles of wine covered with cork is the simplest way to collaborate with the conservation of the cork oak, its biodiversiat and the economical tissue of many rural zones of our country.
The conservation of the Spanish cork oak through the promotion of the use of the sttopers of cork in the one covered of wines is the final goal of this environmental initiative in the one that COSE invites to tell holds of all Spain that they cover with cork, to incorporate directed news to the final consumer who summarizes the reason in 5 reasons into its|his|her|their bottles "a ring groove" of covering with cork.
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VISIT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ERC TO THE ICSURO
On the 27th October the High School|Institute Català del Suro received the visit of representatives of ERC interested by the cork sector. |
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During the visit they were the instalacions of theInstitute and his laboratory of reference in subjects of cork as well as the activities that the cork sector carries out for them.
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THE SUBCOMMITTEE ABOUT CORK OF AENOR MEETS IN THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE SUR
The Catalan Institute of the Cork accommodated the past 26 October the meeting of the Subcommittee of normalization of AENOR that treats the subjects about cork and to the that asistir go some 20 members. |
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They were the subjects treated in this meeting: works about the project of rule of containers and packages and labelling, also the rule about storage and you in hold of the sttopers of cork, among other.
On this occasion the assistants to the meeting of the Subcommittee were cork employers, representative Red Castle in PIMECAVA, representative GiroRibot in Institute of the Cava, public laboratories, wine companies like Codorniu, INIA, IPROCOR, Ministry of Industry, Vidrala, ITENE, among other.
The meeting próxima of the Subcommittee about cork is foreseen for the next month of February within the framework of the Fair Enomaq in Zaragoza.
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THE COUNSELOR OF WORK AND INDUSTRY VISITS THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
On 13 October within the framework of the First Encounter of Cork Towns in Palafrugell, the honorable Mr. Jordi Valls, Counselor of Work and Industry of the Generalitat, the cork sector was profitable to know more d'aprop. |
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The motive of her visit went tied to interis him to visit the facilities of the ICSuro and her laboratory since asistir to the Inauguration the month pasat could not of June.
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FIRST ENCOUNTER OF CORK TERRITORIES IN PALAFRUGELL
The main goal of this First Encounter of Cork Territories, which were celebrated 12, 13 and 14 October in Palafrugell, is the creation of a Net of Cork Territories of international character |
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Along both conference of work several reports, experiences and initiatives related with the cork management and proposals like the study of the statuses of the Net and the Letter of Palafrugell or foundational document were presented.
Among the reports of the "current|up-to-date Situation" section "of the cork production and prospects of future" we highlight at forest level the participation|shareholding of Mr. Joan Botey and to|in level of production and commercialization of products the intervention of Mrs. Marta Montalban.
The purpose of the encounter is the constituició from the local administration of an integrated platform of knowledge, promotion and development of the culture of the cork, for representatives of the communities traditionally linked to the production, transformation and commercialization of the cork.
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To the INITIATIVE GREEN VISIT THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF
THE CORK
The past 11 October the Mr. Joan Boada d'Iniciativa Verds visited the facilities of the Catalan Institute of the Cork and her laboratory Cork Center. |
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During the visit Mr. Boada became interested in the different works that are carried out and picked up some of the requests that from the cork sector the Public Administrations are asked for, how he is the subject of the labelling of the bottles of wines and cellars so that it appears there if that bottle is covered with a natural material, how it would be the cork, or with another type of blockage. This would allow to the consumer he is briefed and to be able to choose which bottle he wants depending on the blockage.
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THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK PARTICIPATES IN A DAY
ABOUT INNOVATION
On the 10th October the CIDEM (Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development, organization that depends on the Department of Work and Industry of the Generalitat de Catalunya) organized a day about Innovation in the Conference Hall of Girona in the one that they assisted near 300 persons. |
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The day was set in the Cycle of Innovation 2006 in the one that has been carried out by the first time in the cities of Girona, Lleida and Reus, besides Barcelona how came carrying out since 3 years ago.
The subjects that have been treated in this sleep Cycle: leadership to approach the challenges of the innovation, to give answer to the uncertainty that generates the speed of the up-to-date change and the creative and organizational tension that brings up this innovation.
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THE EUROPEAN CONFEDERATION OF THE CORK MEETS FOR 2 DAYS IN
PALAFRUGELL
The Board of Directors of the CELIÈGE (European Confederation of the Cork) has met in|on the headquarters|venue of the Catalan Institute of the Cork on the 28 and 29 of September in Palafrugell. |
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They have been the subjects treated to the meeting: the presentation of a beginning in accordance with WWF/Adena to defend the cork product and the forest certification
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THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK ACCOMMODATES THE MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ABOUT CORK OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE ESTANDARITZACIÓ (ISO)
On the 27 and 28 of September the technical committee TC87 of ISO (International Organitzation for Standardization- International Organization for the Estandarització) it has metin motive of the 21st encounter of this committee on the venue of the Catalan Institute of the Cork in Palafrugell. |
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They are the members that are part: Portugal (Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) (as secretaries), Spain (AENOR) the Catalan Institute of the Cork as a representative of the Spanish delegation, (IPROCOR-Extremadura, Presidency), France (AFNOR) and Italy (UNI).
Technical Committee 87 divides, at the same time, into several working parties: pertinent to deviations in the sttopers of cork and classification of qualities, physical essays of the sttopers, chemical essays, microbiological essays, sensory essays, one that studies the characteristics of the sttopers of cork and, the GT14, pertinent to sampling of the sttopers, which Català del Suro is coordinated for the Institute.
This has been a special occasion, since Mrs. Marie-Noëlle Bourquin has attended this meeting (Central ISO Secretariat Officer),
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ACT OF GRATITUDE TO THE PAINTER MODEST CUIXART
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On the 4th July the Catalan High School|Institute of the Cork wanted to carry out an act of gratitude to Modest Cuixart in motive of the cession of two etchings for the new venue of the Catalan High School|Institute of the Cork.
To|In the act representatives of the Board of Directors of the High School|Institute and of AECORK, as well as the Mayor of Palafrugell were present there.
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THE COUNSELOR OF AGRICULTURE, STOCKBREEDING AND FISHING OPENS THE NEW VENUE OF THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
he past 14 June the new venue of the Catalan Institute of the Cork placed in the street Miquel Vincke i Meyer was opened nº 13 of Palafrugell (Girona) |
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The act had the presence of more than 150 persons among them we highlight: authorities you modify, representatives of cork companies, advising of the sector, media and wine industry-related magazines, proveidors of the Cork Center Laboratory, representatives of holds and cellars, institutions related with the sector, etc.
The building is placed on the "Old Brick Kiln" of Palafrugell in the manufacturing set Armstrong at 50 m of the Square of Can Mario and is a cession on the part of the Town Council of the town. The total area|surface is from 560 m2 frontage in the former 150 m2 of those that the laboratory Cork Center ordered. The building consists of two deliveries: a part institutional and of offices and, one another part of laboratory.
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VISIT OF THE COUNSELOR OF ENVIRONMENT TO THE NEW VENUE OF THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
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The past 16 June the Catalan Institute of the Cork received the visit of the honorable Mr. Francesc Baltasar, Counselor of Environment and House of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
During his visit, the Counselor could comprobar the considerable change of the facilities of the new venue and especially of the laboratory Cork Center like this how, the different departments with the that the new laboratory is divided in order to carry out suitably the different chemical and biological rehearsals, among other.
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PRESENTATION IN THE RESTAURANT HOFMANN OF BARCELONA OF THE SUPPORT OF THE COOK TEACHERS IN THE CAMPAIGN "SAY YES TO CORK. LIVING CORK OAK GROVES"
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The past 20 June WWF/Adena, the Catalan Institute of the Cork and Mrs. Mey Hofmann, as a representative of the cook teachers Hofmann opened us the doors of the Restaurant to make the launch of the third part of the campaign "Say yes to cork. Living cork oak groves".
At the same time|weather, a gift was made to him|her in gratitude to its|his|her|their hospitality and its|his|her|their collaboration in the defense of the cork product and of the cork oaks.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT COOKS OF THE COUNTRY ADHERE TO THE CAMPAIGN IN DEFENCE OF THE CORK AND THE CORK OAKS OF WWF/ADENA
During the course of the Fair it WOULD NOURISH '06 that it took place in Barcelona of the 6 in the 10 March of this year, some of the most prestigious cooks of the country were gotten together in the Gastronomic Congress BCN Vanguardia to show|present their novelties and to carry out their magisterial classes. |
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Representatives of the Catalan Institute of the Cork were present there in order to explain the campaign to them and pick up their opinions. The several cooks were made a photography|picture showing the sttopers of cork marked for the occasion, with the slogan of the campaign (Corcho si, natural) and the logotype of Adena.
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BODEGAS OF ARGENTINA AC I THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK THEY ORGANIZE A DAY ABOUT CORK IN MENDOZA
The past 31 May the Catalan Institute of the Cork gathered to some 100 persons on the venue of the Rural Foundation in Ciudad de Mendoza (Argentina) in a day técnica about caps|plugs of cork "The cork in the Oenology. Calitat, Innovation and alimentary Certainty". |
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The day about cork is gone carried out at the request of the Association Bodegas of Argentina interested AC to brief to the consumer and to the bodeguer of the subjects being related with the cork-wine binomial.
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MARTA MONTALBAN PARTICIPATES IN ONE SOCIAL GATHERING ABOUT BLOCKAGES OF THE BOTTLES IN CATALONIA RADIO
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The Catalan Institute of the Cork participated in the program-social gathering of Catalonia Radio "From 4 to 7" with Xavier Grasset, the past 21 April, in a space about the blockage of the bottles of wines and cavas.
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COMMISSION EXÉCUTIVE ET ENSEMBLE GÉNÉRALE DE L'INSTITUT CATALAN DU LIÈGE
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The past 20 April the general meeting of the Catalan Institute of the Cork took place, the subjects treated would be: closing of exercise 2005, evolution of the plan of actions|shares for 2006 (subjects of research and normalization, laboratory and promotion), exhibition|exposure of the activities carried out, Cork Center Laboratory, published items, etc. Likewise, the collection of appearances in press generic and a patent medicine for the campaign with WWF/Adena was given, as well as, the memory of activities of Institute 2004-2005.
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L'INSTITUT CATALAN DU LIÈGE PARTICIPE AU XI CONCOURS DÉGUSTATION DE VINS VIN MOUSSEUX CATALAN DE LA CATALOGNE
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The organization, in charge of Tastavins Teachers and Cellarmen of Catalonia sent by her director, Mr. Agustí Ensesa, it|he|she gathered some 150 persons. Among the participants they highlight: pupils and ex pupils of the School of Hosteleria de Girona and of the Tastavins School of the Gironès, enologists and sumillers, elaboradors of wines and cellars, traders and restaurateurs.
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THE CORK TO ALIMENTARIA'06
On 7 March the Catalan Institute of the Cork told, through a lecture, in the thematic space on the world of the wine "VINORUM" in the Hall INTERVIN of the Fair it Would Nourish 2006, which until Friday 10 March have been celebrated in Barcelona. |
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The space "VINORUM" is formed by a series of cates, lectures, presentations and performances around the world of the wine. One of the subject matters which it has wanted to pick up, has been "The cork and other blockages", title of the lecture shown by Marta Montalban, director of the Catalan Institute of the Cork and for Jacques Granger, director of R+D of Alcan Packaging.
The lecture took place in the room "The wine and the knowledge" in the that along the days of the Hal Intervin related subjects were treated with markets, nutrition and health, oenology, sensory sciences, marketing, enoturisme, etc The exhibition of Marta Montalban she went tied to develop which it is the added value that the stoppers of cork brings to the alimentary context (trassabilitat, quality and, research and improvement), highlighting that the cork product has a resolution of the European Union as a product in touch with foods (1 December of 2004).
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WWF/ADENA I EROSKI JOIN EFFORTS
EROSKI firma un conveni amb WWF/Adena i s’interessen per la campanya en defensa del suro "Corcho sí. Alcornocales vivos". |
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The information campaign and sensitization that Eroski carries out together with WWF/Adena to introduce the cork oaks and the cork, and its|his|her|their multiple benefits|profits as a blockage of the bottles, it started on the 2 of February with the press conference of presentation in Madrid.
It|She goes directed to the population in general customers - consumers of Eroski, media and workers of Eroski. They are the canals|channels of communication that he|she|it will use: the idea magazine heals in what has been written an article|item-interview about the subject, permanent information on the healthy idea web page (www.ideasana.com), serials of the campaign to the customers of EROSKI will be distributed, "talks healthy idea school" where in a didactic way the campaign, as well as the delivery of a cap|plug of cork marked especially for the occasion, mailing to all the members|partners of the Foundation EROSKI with the delivery of the serial and the cap|plug will be shown|presented, and, the placing of some stands on different commercial areas|surfaces with the exhibition|exposure of the materials.
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CONTINUATION OF THE WORKS ABOUT PACKAGE AND LABELLING FOR
STOPPERS OF CORK
The last meeting of the specific Technical Subcommittee for subjects of cork of AENOR took place in|on the headquarters|venue of the Institute of the Cava on the 15th February in Sant Sadurní D'anoia (Barcelona). |
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The subjects that were treated were the continuation of the works about the projects of rule: containers, packages|packings and labelling, as well as, storage and utilization in the hold. A fact to highlight, it was that a document was elaborated with the characteristics that should have the packages|packings destined to containing caps|plugs of cork packed. In both cases, it was determined to continue working UNE for being able to extract a rule
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THE SPANISH SCHOOL OF CATA BECOMES INTERESTED IN THE CORK
The past 20 December, the Catalan High School|Institute of the Cork carried out a day about cork for the pupils of the course from Sumillers de l'Escola Espanyola de Cata to Madrid. |
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More than 15 coming pupils from the world of the restoration mostly become interested in the world of the cork in a presentation that had several aspects|slopes: institutional, forest one, explanation of the process of manufacture, quality and normalization.
The director of the center, Mrs. Carme Barroso, affirmed that he|she|it intended to promote this conference about cork for next editions of the courses.
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PLANTED OF A CORK OAK ON THE VENUE OF THE
BOARD OF ADVICE REGULATORY OF THE D.O.Q. PRIORAT
The Catalan Institute of the Cork planted the past 20 December a cork oak (Quercus Suber Ln) in the square of the Board|Piece of Advice Regulatory of the Priorat DOQ in Torroja del Priorat. |
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This consortium pioneered the campaign of planting of cork oaks in|on the headquarters|venues of the main Spanish Wine Denominations of Origin in December of 2003 Àgora of Vilafranca del Penedès planting the first cork oak in the Post|Square, in front the headquarters|venue of this denomination of origin.
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WWF/ Adena DEMANA EL COMPROMÍS DE BODEGUES I SPECIALIZED SHOPS WITH CORK I THE FORESTS OF CORK OAK GROVES
Within the framework of the International Hall of the Wine 2005 that has been celebrated in Madrid, WWF/Adena asks in the sector of the wine and cava that he|she|it use cork in the caps|plugs of the bottles and shows|presents the campaign "Corcho Sí. Alcornocales Vivos". |
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The past 30 November within the framework of the International Hall of Wine 2005 IBERWINE, that it has been celebrated in Madrid 29 and 30 of November and 1 December, WWF/Adena asks that the sector of the wine and of the cava use cork in the caps|plugs of the bottles and shows the campaign "Corcho, Yes. Alcornocales Vivos", directed to the main holds and specialized shops at national level. With this campaign it is intended to draw the attention from the sector of the wine and he digs these forests and dehesas and the sociocultural and natural values that they sustain about the need to use this material in the caps|plugs of the bottles to sustain living.
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MIXTURE OF CORK I VI PRODUCES ANTITUMOR EFFECTS
THE PESETA OF THE CORK GAVE THE EMISSIONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIVALENT TO 185.000 VEHÍCLES IN A YEAR |
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The mixture of a series of existing compounds in the cork and other elements typical of the wine produce a third compound that is beneficial to the fight against the cancer
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VISIT OF FOREST REPRESENTATIVES OF ALL THE AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITIES OF SPAIN TO THE CORK SECTOR
More than 60 forest engineers of all the autonomous communities of Spain meet in the regions from Gerona to visit the cork sector |
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On the 9th November more than 60 forest engineers of all Spain carried out a visit for the cork sector.
The visit started with a cork factory of Cassà de la Selva, next they went to Fitor where they attended a technical day in charge of Mr. Joan Botey and to finish visited the Museum of the Cork of Palafrugell, where the director of the High School|Institute Català del Suro made them an explanation of which the basic axes|axles of this public consortium are.
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THE COUNSELOR OF ENVIRONMENT PLACES THE SYMBOLIC STONE OF BEGINNING OF THE WORKS OF THE NEW BUILDING OF THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
The Catalan Institute of the Cork has gotten together more than 60 persons in a mass act of beginning of the works of the new building of this consortium carried out on the 3rd November in Palafrugell. |
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The act has had the assistance of the Counselor of Environment and Housing, honorable Mr. Salvador Milà, the mayor of Palafrugell, Mr. Lluís Medir, the representative of the Government of the Generalitat from Catalonia to Girona, Mrs. Pia Bosch, the director of the Catalan Institute of the Cork, Mrs. Marta Montalban, the president of AECORK, Mr. Enric Vigas, the director of the Territorial Services of Agriculture in Girona, Mr. Josep Guix, the Head of Industrial Promotion of the Department of Industry, Mr. Eduard Figuerola, representatives of the Board of Directors of the Icsuro, former directors of the Institute, town councilors of the Town Council of Palafrugell, as well as cork employers.
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THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK ATTENDS THE LECTURES
SUBERWOOD 2005
NEW CHALLENGES FROM THE INTEGRATION OF CORK OAK GROVES I THE PRODUCTS
Huelva, 20-22 October 2005
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Of 20-22 October 2005 it took place in Huelva el Suberwood 2005.
This difón lecture some of the results obtained in the European project from the V Overall Programme called "SUBERWOOD: Development of strategy and technology for the sustainable forest chain suro+fusta".
It|He|She has been an organized act for the Department of Agroforestals Sciences of the University of Huelva (Spain) and the Center of Forest Studies of the Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal).
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THE SECRETARY OF INDUSTRY AND ENERGY PRESIDES OVER THE BOARD OF THE CATALAN INSTITUTE OF THE CORK
The current secretary of Industry and Energy, Mr. Jordi Carbonell i Sebarroja, visits the Catalan Institute of the Cork, of which it shows the presidency, in the meeting of General Meeting of this Consortium and exalts the sector to continue working and growing in the current lines. |
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On 19 October the ordinary meeting of the General Meeting of the ICS took place on the venue of the Catalan Institute of the Cork in the one that the new president was presented, Mr. Jordi Carbonell and the new director-manager, Mrs. Marta Montalban, was ratified bothe exerting the post since some months ago.
The public post of General Secretary of Industry occupies the presidency of the Catalan Institute of the Cork for statutes. The Secretary's Office of Industry and Energy was busy for Maria Teresa Shore that left the post on being appointed president of the National Commission of the Energy the past 9 June.
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ALL THE COUNCIL REGULATORY OF CATALONIA INCLUDE THE USING OF CORK IN THEIR REGULATIONS
The Council Regulatory of Catalonia Denominations of Origin contemplate the blockage of its|his|her|their wines and cellars with cork in the respective regulations. |
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The approval of the Law of Wine Industry-Related Ordering on 27 June of 2002, the adaptation of their statutory texts to the contents of the new law compelled in all the Regulatory Boards|Pieces of Advice.
Like this, and in fulfillment of this mandate, the 11 D.O. Catalans -Catalonia, Rafters of the Flat Segre, Montsant, of Bages, Alella, Tarragona, Empordà, Conca de Barberà Penedès, Terra Alta and finally, Priorat- they have kept on publishing their Regulations. The first on turning up was the Regulations of the GIFT Catalonia, April of 2005 and the last one of them, on the 21 of July of 2005, the of the GIFT Calificada Priorat.
All these texts contenen in the section of bottling an article that he orders: "The one taponat of the bottles of protected wines for Denomination of Origin X will be carried out with cylindrical stopper of natural cork or agglomerate of cork" or"... using preferably stoppers of cork natural".
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THE ICS SHARES RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS FROM GERONA TOGETHER WITH AECORK IN THE REALIZATION OF THE ONLY JOINT PROJECT
The project will focus on the determination of industrially viable techniques of prevention and minimization that guarantee the quality of all the productive process and the final product. |
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One of the challenges of the cork sector in the last years has been the assegurament of the quality it|he|she continues, with the goal of improvement consisting of the processes of production in order to keep in the first linia of market and create a differentiated Catalan product.
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80% OF NORTH AMERICAN WINE DRINKERS PREFER CORK WINE STOPPERS
WINE SPECTATOR held a public debate about cork wine stoppers and their possible substitutions and the voting of the consumers was clearly in favour of natural cork (80% in favour - 18% against). |
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The US market produces 3,762 million bottles (*2003 figures from the Wine Institute Dept. of Commerce USA) of a worldwide total of between 16,000 -18.000 million bottles of wine.
In March, the prestigious North American magazine WINE SPECTATOR held a public debate “The Great Cork Debate ” on Internet as well as in its monthly publication, with arguments in favour and against natural cork stoppers and alternative artificial stoppers.
The debate started because of two articles published in the March issue, written by the senior editor of the magazine, James Suckling defending the use of a natural, ecological product like cork, and James Laube, defending the use of other kinds of stopper.
Mr. Suckling’s arguments with regard to the pro-cork reasons were not exclusively based on environmental matters or on the ecology of the cork stopper product, which are of great importance among North American wine drinkers, but also on informing more about cork as a product and the latest production systems that include relevant qualitative elements, which have been notable for some time in the Catalan cork industry.
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Sunday, 19 of May of 2013
