Time running out to reserve your db packaging seminar seat

Blazing a trail as ever, the drinks business will host the first industry briefing of the London Wine Fair on the opening day.

Sponsored by PET experts Roger Harris Wines/Paul Sapin, screwcap pioneers Stelvin and cork industry body APCOR, the seminar will explore and debate the commercial and marketing factors that influence the decisions involved in selecting packaging and closure solutions, and how these can affect your bottom line.

Key topics for discussion at the seminar, entitled Packaging Closures & Solutions: Investigating Buying Decisions, include: consumer preference trends, brand image, price point, intended market, style of wine, convenience and environmental considerations.

A host of speakers have been confirmed for the event including:

Barry Dick – product technologist, BWS, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets

Bruno de Saizieu – Flexibles Capsules sales director, Amcor

Carlos De Jesus – director of Marketing & Communications, Amorim

Clare Montgomery – sales director, Roger Harris Wines

Paul Schaafsma – general manager UK & Europe, Australian Vintage

Jane Masters MW – consultant, Mastering Wine

Please contact shelia.crisp@thedrinksbusiness.com now to reserve your free place as seats are limited.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday from 11am to 12.30pm in the Industry Briefing Theatre and will be recorded for broadcast on DBTV.

Don’t forget you can pop by our stand (F2) at any time during the fair to meet the team, chew the fat and learn more about what we’re doing at this year’s event.

Rupert Millar, 17.05.2010