By Laura Milnes Orange wine has been around for a while but is slowly gaining popularity. It has turned wine tasters’ beliefs about wine on their head, as nothing expresses itself quite like skin contact does.  When pouring orange wine for guests or friends – a rose...

Tiny wineries scattered about a region predominated by beaches and limestone makes Prince Edward County an ideal location for over 40 vineyards. Driving through the county, a sense of old-timeyness overcomes you as the slow pace elicites a sense of calm.  Dubbed the...

“In 2018 farmers reported that unfilled vacancies cost agriculture $2.9 billion in lost sales – an increase from 1.5 billion in 2014”. - Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. It is no surprise to hear growers, particularly small or family outfits, lamenting on...

Commerce7 is a DTC platform focused on providing customer centric commerce solutions to the wine industry. Innovative features such as being 100 per cent API based, their personalization engine, and modern ecommerce and club solutions has made it the platform of...

It’s a problem plaguing grape-growers worldwide — in an ever-changing climate, how can they protect their crops from the undesirable effects of wildfire smoke exposure. A recent study by a team of UBC Okanagan researchers has led to the development of a preventative...

Amcor Capsules is a market leader specializing in design and manufacture of capsules and closures for spirits, wine, and sparkling wine markets. With six plants located in France, Canada, USA, and Chile, Amcor Capsules offers the most comprehensive range of aluminium,...

More than a hobby or a daring stunt, beekeeping is a growing fascination for many. Whether it’s for honey production, ecosystem balance, or mental health, bees provide a different benefit for each person.  “There is definitely more interest in beekeeping,” says...

Humans have been farming wine grapes for almost 8,000 years, and you can bet they have been battling birds in their vineyards for that same amount of time. Viticulture is one of the most rewarding forms of farming. It gives you a direct link to all of the subtle...

Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has won three Gold Medals and two Bronze Medals at the first-ever 2021 TAPPI/ AICC Box Manufacturing Olympics. TAPPI’s CorrPack Competition and the AICC’s Package Design Competition combined...

 Howard Soon, master winemaker at Vanessa Vineyard, is the recipient of The Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award, presented by the Wine Growers British Columbia and Wine Growers Canada at the Wine Growers British Columbia Industry Recognition Awards' virtual ceremony...