Lisa 0721
Summer is back, but this time, we have the freedom to travel, to meet friends, and visit the farms and wineries with few restrictions.
As always in the summer, at O&V we are thinking about innovation, and inside this issue we have found some goodies for you! Aluminum wine bottles that have a multipurpose use afterward, vegan leather for purses made from pomace, a safer sanitizing product for packing fruit, numerous apps, solar, lots of robotics, and learning about the “Double Scott Henry with a V,” a high-yield trellis system that sounds like a type of Boy Scout knot.
As well, Indigenous World Winery has introduced its first distiller’s blend with some new interesting hints of vanilla, strawberry, apricot, baking spices and coffee.
Innovation is not always about new ways of doing things quicker or better, even though that’s what we focus on in the Innovation Issue. There is also a lot of value in doing things that work well and keeping it that way. Growing food with love is a great achievement in itself and something for anyone to be very proud of. We came to learn about the farming practices of Usha Saini, who year after year puts her love and caring tactics back into the soil, and it shows in her sought-after fruit. We jumped on the chance to tell the story of her, her family and neighbours who help bringing Usha’s fruit to market.
One thing I have learned over the years is that we all have something to offer, no matter how big, small or insignificant it may be. Whether it’s inventing new products, running a large company, or even simply making someone a sandwich with love, it all matters. Now more than ever, it’s important to have compassion for others, as we may not understand or comprehend what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Take a moment to think about what you feel is the best option for you and your family.
I hope you have a fantastic summer.
Enjoy the magazine!