The Versatility Of Wine Corks Insights From Amorim Cork America Executives

News Source : Forbes
News Summary
- Amorim Cork America, headquartered in Napa, California, is the largest cork manufacturer in the world.
- The cork is harvested from the cork forests in Portugal, where Amorim’s corporate headquarters are located.
- The company has nearly 5,000 employees with 2024 revenues totaling $1.102 billion (€939.1 million) Cork forests are not only home to hundreds of different wildlife species, but also provide jobs for thousands of small family businesses.
- Cork forests can only be found in southern Europe and north Africa, and it would not be possible for the U.S. to develop its own cork industry.
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