UPM-Biofore-Magazine-2-2017-ENG

Wine production in South Africa In 2016, nearly 900 million litres of wine was produced in South Africa, some 600 million litres of it white wine. The most important export destinations were Great Britain and Germany. Nearly 95% of the wines are produced in the Cape winelands. For more interesting facts, visit WOSA: http://www.wosa.co.za/ The-Industry/Statistics/World- Statistics/World-Statistics

HR Director Richard Newton-King introduces sustainability projects at the Spier vineyard to Shaun Rootman from UPM Raflatac, Shelly Fuller from WWF and Noora Markkanen from UPM Raflatac (below).

W ine production takes the combined effort of several operators. The long value chain involves land owners, winegrowers, tourism operators, retailers, label makers – and, of course, consumers. TheWestern Cape of South Africa has a long tradition in wine growing, and over the past ten years, the region has been a global leader in sustainable farming practices. This is mainly due to the efforts of theWorldWild Fund for Nature and its Conservation Champions programme – a unique partnership between a conservation organisation, the wine industry and producers who own andmanage the land. The goal of the programme is to raise awareness in the wine industry regarding sustainable wine production and the conservation of biodiversity. Every single decision from soil management to the selection of labels has a far-reaching impact. Responsible soil management helps respond to climate change and droughts, and sustainably sourced label materials create less label waste. Their origin is also known, as the paper is made of certified wood fibre. >>

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