# Ethical Vino Companies The VSPT Wine Group Recognized for Its Social and Environmental Approach By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-04 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vspt-wine-group References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/VSPT-Wine-Group/121216367901850) & [vspt.cl](http://www.vspt.cl/) VSPT Wine Group is a company that recently was recently recognized as being the Ethical Company of the Year by The Drinks Business as well as being selected to be on the short list for the Green Awards this year as well. Two thousand and fourteen was certainly a big one for the growing company that also stands out as one of the [largest exporters of Chilean wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotterdam-urban-winery). Perhaps you haven't heard specifically of VSPT, however, it is the mother company of very well-known -- and well-bought -- brands including Gato Negro and Epica Wines. It is great to see the wine and spirits industry as a whole committed to both [environmental and social standards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-lightly-wines). **Contact Information** VSPT Wine Group [website](http://www.vspt.cl/) VSPT Wine Group on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/VSPT-Wine-Group/121216367901850) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethical Vino Companies:** Opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves by adopting social and environmental standards in the wine industry. - **Recognition for Social and Environmental Approach:** Increased focus on sustainability and ethical practices by companies in the wine and spirits industry. - **Exporter of Chilean Wine:** Growing demand for Chilean wine presents opportunities for companies to expand their exports and explore new markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wine and Spirits:** The wine and spirits industry can adopt ethical practices to appeal to conscientious consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can incorporate sustainable and ethical practices in their wine selection. - **Export and Import:** The export and import industry can benefit from the growing demand for Chilean wine in international markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Welfare-Focused Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-dogs-wines.md) - [Environmentally Focused Wine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wise-wolf-by-banrock-station.md) - [Curated European Wine Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-european-wine.md) - [Sustainable Bulk Pinot Grigios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-wines.md) - [Sustainable Mezcal Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mezcal.md) - [Celebratory Non-Alcoholic Wine Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giesen-group.md) - [Versatile Vegan Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-vegan-wines.md) - [Recycled Glass Wine Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-viejo.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rose Wine Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinca-organic-pale-ros.md)