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In NewsAPCOR launches new publications in Spanish
Several information supports in Spanish about cork and its products are available in PDF format and can be accessed by clicking on the headline of each publication.
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In NewsAPCOR year book 2015
APCOR launched the Year Book 2015. Here you can find information about the cork industry, statistics and a complete list of APCOR membres and their activities.
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In Evolution of the Industry Studies of the sectorCork in Parliamentary Debates
"Cork in the Parliamentary Debates of the Portuguese Nation - 1839-1899" is the title of the book recently published by the historian Nuno Silva, who holds a master's degree in Contemporary [...]
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CORK. Much more than meets the eye
Cork is recognised as the best way of preserving wine. But now it’s time to see it as well as one of the most naturally versatile materials in the world.
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In ResearchMore Research. Better Cork
Cork companies, individually or in partnership with other entities, and other institutions have carried out a series of research projects to increase the quality of products, as well as allow [...]
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In Cork Oak and Cork Oak Forest StudiesMore Cork Oak Forest. More Life
Researchers have been drawn to studying the cork oak forest and cork in its many different facets with the aim of working to achieve more cork oak forest and more and better cork. Discovering the [...]
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In Preference studiesCork The preferred
The consumer prefers, the producer acknowledges. Cork comes out ahead in all studies. On average, 86% of consumers around the world prefer cork and associate it with wines of quality and elegance [...]
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In InterviewsInterview with Carlos Mendonça and Alzira Peixoto
Simple Forms Design was set up by the designers from Porto, Carlos Mendonça and Alzira Peixoto, who decided to set up their own brand in 2004 after designing and working for other companies. It [...]
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In ResearchThe power of powder
Cork powder from various stages of the manufacturing process has high energy production value.
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In ResearchCork has cancer-fighting properties
The cork in contact with wine can provide some health benefits. Compounds present in cork react with other compounds present in red wine and produce Acutissimin A, which is an anti-tumor and [...]