Film & Wine: A Genius Pairing Showcasing Southern Oregon

September 23rd – ASHLAND, OR. – Biannually, the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) hosts their most delectable and decidedly nerdy event that features local winemakers to an audience of avid art film supporters and wine-lovers. This year, Vinos Veritas: A Sparkling Garden Party, follows this 8-year tradition.  Held at the end of July under a […]

Petaluma, CA August 30, 2021.  Laffort USA announces it is the now exclusive distributor of Polyclar V and VT (PVPP) products for the wine industry, manufactured by Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a global materials company based in Delaware.  Shaun Richardson, General Manager for Laffort USA is excited to add Ashland to the portfolio of Laffort products.  “Laffort is a global leader in wine treating materials, and in enological research and development, holding many patents and funding multiple PhD theses around the globe. Ashland, a developer and manufacturer of stabilizers and gums used in food and beverage industries, has a global network of research scientists working to find solutions for the food and beverage industries. Ashland and Laffort USA are teaming up to provide the highest quality service and technical support for the wine industry.” Laffort is a fourth-generation family-owned business founded in 1895 with a history of research and discove