ICSURO FUNCTIONS
Our mission is the valorization of the cork sector
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The ICSuro
The Catalan Institute of Cork (ICSuro) is a private, non-profit, scientific foundation whose mission is to enhance the cork sector.
- WE VALUATE CATALAN CORK
- WE ACcredit CORK'S ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS
- WE STRENGTHEN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
- WE STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNICATION AND DIFFUSION OF CORK EVERYWHERE
- WE STRENGTHEN SURER TERRITORIES
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WE PROMOTE IT
INTERNATIONALIZATION
- WE DEVELOP NEW CORK APPLICATIONS
- WE INCREASE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE FORESTRY AND INDUSTRIAL SECTORS
PRESENTATION
Cork
Center
Laboratory
"At the service of the cork and wine industries since 2001"
- QUALITY CONTROL
- ADVISORY SERVICES FOR COMPANIES
- TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
- FOOD SAFETY
- INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATION PROJECTS
- SUSTAINABILITY
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Lastest news

Alba Balcells' participation in the OIV expert groups in Dijon
The director of the Catalan Cork Institute Foundation, Alba Balcells, has participated in Dijon in the meetings of the expert groups of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), within the Economy and Law Commission. Her participation has been developed within the framework of the “Law and Consumer” team.

Joan Puig inaugurates the International Cork Fair (FICOR)
The president of the Catalan Cork Institute, Joan Puig, gave the inaugural conference of the International Cork Fair (FICOR) with the presentation “Global efforts to value cork in uncertain markets and turbulent times”. During his speech, he highlighted the strategic importance of cork as

Specialized training in sensory analysis of cork at the Mas Doix winery
The Catalan Cork Institute promotes training services aimed at wineries that want to deepen their knowledge of cork and its relationship with wine. In this context, Dr. Chantal Prat and Jose Castro, director and quality manager of the CorkLab Centre, have taught at the Mas Doix winery

Institutional visit to Francisco Sagrera, one of the leading companies in natural cork stoppers
The director of the Catalan Cork Institute, Alba Balcells, visited the Francisco Sagrera cork company, a company with more than 180 years of history linked to the production of quality natural cork stoppers. Since 1840, the Sagrera family has maintained a history marked by commitment to excellence and

Participation of the Catalan Institute of Cork in the 1st Luso-Spanish Meeting of the Cork Sector
Dr. Patricia Jové, head of R&D&I at the Catalan Cork Institute, participated in the 1st Portuguese-Spanish Cork Sector Meeting, recently held in Seville, taking part in the round table “Biological aspects of the cork oak and cork”. Her intervention has contributed to strengthening the role of the institute

ICSuro participates in the presentation of PROMACC “Suredes de les Salines-Alt Empordà”
The Forestry Projects for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change (PROMACC) are an innovative tool to promote sustainable forest management and strengthen their capacity to adapt to climate change. These projects combine environmental conservation with the generation of climate credits, a mechanism that allows for the recognition and

Alba Balcells' participation in the OIV expert groups in Dijon
The director of the Catalan Cork Institute Foundation, Alba Balcells, participated in Dijon in the group meetings

Joan Puig inaugurates the International Cork Fair (FICOR)
The president of the Institut Català del Suro, Joan Puig, has delivered the inaugural conference of the International Cork Fair

Specialized training in sensory analysis of cork at the Mas Doix winery
The Catalan Cork Institute promotes training services aimed at wineries that want to deepen their knowledge of cork and

Institutional visit to Francisco Sagrera, one of the leading companies in natural cork stoppers
The director of the Catalan Cork Institute, Alba Balcells, visited the Francisco Sagrera cork company, a company with more than

Participation of the Catalan Institute of Cork in the 1st Luso-Spanish Meeting of the Cork Sector
Dr. Patricia Jové, head of R+D+I at the Institut Català del Suro, has participated in the 1st Luso-Spanish Meeting of the Sector

ICSuro participates in the presentation of PROMACC “Suredes de les Salines-Alt Empordà”
The Forestry Projects for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change (PROMACC) are an innovative tool to promote sustainable management