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28 W i n e s & V i n e s D e C e M B e R 2 0 1 4 N O V E M B E R N E W S Optimum harvester by Pellenc Pellenc unveiled its new Optimum har- vester that features the next generation of its onboard optical-sorting system, the Se- lectiv' Process 2, which the company claims can bring in 99.8% clean grapes. According to Pel- lenc, the new Opti- mum is the most compact and light- est harvester tractor on the market. It can make 95° turns, making switching rows easier and faster. An improved engine and better load- sensing technology has reduced fuel con- sumption by 40%. Details: pellenc.com. Color Sprint closures by Stelvin Amcor Flexibles Capsules announced it is offering Stelvin closures in a choice of 24 colors that are available within two weeks of or- dering. The clo- sures are intended to help wine companies take advantage of new op- portunities for large and small product runs with optimal lead times and original packag- ing. The 24 traditional and modern Color- Sprint closures include four original metallic colors. The new product range is offered exclusively with the Stelvin 30x60 capsule and Saranex liner. Details: amcor.com. New labels for craft beverages UPM Raflatac launched a new portfolio of label stocks for the craft beverage market. The stocks are designed for beer, wine, liquor and even non-alcoholic beverages such as energy drinks, flavored waters and specialty sodas. Label designers have access to new textured, colored and metallic paper as well as ultra-clear and white films to create eye- catching, informative labels that help entice consumers into making a purchase. The new label stocks also feature adhesives tailored to increase automated packaging and offer ex- ceptional wet strength on bottles and cans. Details: upmraflatac.com. Oenobrands launches Final Touch Pop In collaboration with DSM Food Special- ties, Oenobrands created the liquid manno- protein Final Touch Pop to improve the organoleptic qualities, freshness, balance and bubbles of sparkling wines. Based on three years of tests in Italy, Oenobrands re- ports the product can increase aromatic in- tensity and suppleness as soon as it's added to a wine, and the wine will retain these improved qualities over time. Final Touch Pop can be added after the second fermenta- tion right before bottling in the Charmat method or in the dosage of liqueur in the traditional production process of sparkling wine. Details: oenobrands.com. Red Dragon flamer for weed control Flame Engineering reports its flamers are now approved for use in organic farming. The Red Dragon GP-Series of flame units Product News Send us your latest offerings and announcements by emailing edit@winesandvines.com. Items may be edited for clarity and brevity. D E C E M B E R N E W S WINES & VINES OAK CONFERENCE F E B R UA RY 1 1 , 2 0 1 5 500 FIRST STREET (FORMERLY COPIA), NAPA Wines & Vines presents an all-day interactive educational experience on oak. Speakers in- clude noted winemakers, academic researchers and international coopers discussing oak wood species, oak sources, grain, stave seasoning, toasting and coopering. Technical tast- ings from winery and university trials with varied oak products cap the conference. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN AT w v o a k . c o m D E C E M B E R N E W S