How on earth do you farm intensively without producing carbon dioxide? A colleague tells me about Backsberg's carbon neutrality (since 2006) and I hear something about it on the radio. A whole new concept for me. I'm making an appointment with Mr Michael Back. His first question to me: "How serious are you about organic farming?" It catches me off guard and I mumble … [Read more...]
Wine in plastic bottles?
Pick n Pay is now offering wine bottled in plastic - to be correct, PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate). There are considerable benefits to using PET bottles for wine. They are light-weight and therefore significantly more eco-friendly as they require less energy to produce. Traditionally, PET was used for sporting events or in-flight catering, where there is a very fast … [Read more...]
Backsberg wins sustainability award at the drinks business green awards
Backsberg has won the Sustainability Award at the inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards. The winners of this international competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. Louise Wishart, marketing manager of our UK importer, Ellis of Richmond, was there to receive the award on their behalf. Backsberg were also chuffed to have been a runner-up in the Green … [Read more...]
