Where does cork come from?

Where does cork come from?

The cork forests of the West Mediterranean. Image by Julian Hacker on Pixabay. The cork oak (Quercus Suber) has been growing around the West Mediterranean Sea for millions of years. Although this special tree can flourish in many climates, the hot dry conditions of...
Why yacht designers are now using cork

Why yacht designers are now using cork

Picture: https://stazo.nl/en/stazo-marinedeck/ In the sailing world, cork is becoming the go-to material to meet modern decking needs. Being significantly lighter than traditional materials and up to 5 times lighter than teak, cork is also highly...
Portugal and its wines

Portugal and its wines

2021 Euro Strategies Managing Director Geoffrey Kelly was asked to write an article on the wines of Portugal for a book published by St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club to raise funds for charity. You can read the article here. The article was shared on social media by...