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FedEx Archives: 2003 Press Releases
Wine Institute and FedEx to Hold Direct Shipping Seminars for California Wineries; Free Seminar Series to Cover Regulations, Automation, Packaging and PricingSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003--Wine Institute and FedEx Corporate Services, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), are offering a series of free, educational seminars for Wine Institute members designed to make it easier for wine producers to serve their customers. The seminars will be held in six California markets and aim to educate wine producers about current issues drastically changing the industry, such as new federal and state shipping regulations, automation technology, packaging and pricing. The series will include seminars in Napa (Oct. 23), Santa Rosa (Oct. 27), Paso Robles (Oct. 29), Buelton (Oct. 30), Pleasanton (Nov. 10) and Amador City (Nov. 14). As part of Wine Institute's FedEx Wine Shipping program, Institute members will receive significant advantages, including discounts on their wine shipping through FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. They will also have access to the FedEx Packaging Lab for advice on packaging and protection of their contents. Wine producers seeking further information about the program, including seminar registration, may contact Wine Institute at 415-356-7522. FedEx and Wine Institute will also hold a briefing for members of the press. The tentative date is November 13. Those interested in the seminar can contact FedEx at 901-434-7786 or Wine Institute at 415-356-7525. "FedEx supports the need for direct shipping to give wineries greater access to customers, and to give consumers a greater choice in their wine selections," said Brian Philips, FedEx vice president of U.S. marketing. "It is through our alliance with Wine Institute that FedEx will present information about packaging and automation technologies that small- and medium-size businesses can use to more efficiently compete on a national level." "Wine Institute is delighted with the heightened level of interaction and cooperation we are enjoying with FedEx," said Steve Gross, State Relations Manager at Wine Institute. "The upcoming seminars are a clear indication that FedEx has chosen to dedicate both its resources and its expertise into making our alliance stronger. Ultimately, this will help provide consumers with regulated, reliable and timely access to the wines they are choosing to order directly from our member wineries." About FedEx With annual revenues of $23 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including: FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. provider of regional less- than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, North America's largest customs broker and a provider of international freight forwarding and trade facilitation services. FedEx ranked highest in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Small Package Delivery Service Business Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) in the categories of air, ground and international delivery services. About Wine Institute Wine Institute is the public policy advocacy association of California wineries. Wine Institute brings together the resources of 663 wineries and affiliated businesses to support legislative and regulatory advocacy, international market development, media relations, scientific research, and education programs that benefit the entire California wine industry. Since 1986, Wine Institute has advocated for legislation and regulations that will allow wineries to ship limited quantities of wine direct to consumers. --30--LC/na*
CONTACT: FedEx
Howard Clabo, 901-434-7786
or
Wine Institute
Gladys Horiuchi, 415-356-7525
KEYWORD: TENNESSEE CALIFORNIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL FOODS/BEVERAGES TRANSPORTATION AIRLINES
MARKETING AGREEMENTS
SOURCE: FedEx Corp.
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