The goal of pursuing the circular economy (CE) is spreading more and more in industry, also
driven by the introduction of new regulations, considerably affecting product design …

Purpose In this paper, the authors adopt the theory of the circular economy to study the
transitions that take place in three case studies in Mexico and Ecuador. The work is aimed to …

Microbiological and chemical contamination of oak barrels poses significant challenges in
the wine ageing process. This study explores the Plasma Activated Water (PAW) as an …

Barrel aging is crucial for the production of high-quality wines, with barrel reuse playing a
key role in this process. Therefore, disinfecting and cleaning barrels are vital to prevent …

Traditionally and alternatively aged wines' odour activity values (OAVs) are investigated to
differentiate and highlight the differences between the selected methods. An analysis of the …

Sotol is a Mexican distilled spirit produced in Northern Mexico. The estimated annual
production of sotol is at around 5,200 hl per year. This industry grows at an average rate of …

Oak wood barrel sanitization is crucial in terms of food safety, since barrels enrich the wine
in aromas and taste sensation and provide physico-chemical stability. The most used …

An alternative methodology is proposed for low temperature winemaking using freeze-dried
raw materials. Pine sawdust was delignified and the received porous cellulosic material was …

Nowadays, supply chain performance is measured since it is essential in globalized
companies as maquiladoras. They import all raw material and import and export all final …

Consumers often struggle to make their choice in the highly diversified wine market. With
wine being an experience good, consumers must rely on extrinsic characteristics, eg …