Willamette valley vineyards
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Willamette valley vineyards is screened out under 3 exclusion reasons spanning 2 issue categories.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards is a commercial winery whose operations involve the use of animal by-products in the winemaking process. This is a standard industry practice for fining, a method used to clarify wine by removing suspended solids. Common animal-derived fining agents include egg whites, casein (milk protein), gelatin, and isinglass (fish bladder protein). The company's inclusion on a list of "Companies That Exploit Animals" indicates its business model is built upon this commercial use of animal products.
The evidence gathered does not specify the scale or sourcing of these animal by-products within the company's supply chain. No specific incidents of animal welfare violations or details on the company's animal welfare policies were identified in the provided sources. The exclusion is based on the fundamental commercial exploitation inherent in the company's core production process.
Willamette Valley Vineyards is a winery that derives its revenue from the production and sale of alcoholic beverages. The company reported sales revenue of approximately $40.89 million, with its product line centered on classic Oregon wines, including Pinot Noir. Its operations as a farm winery are included in state-reported spirits and wine revenue figures. The company’s founding purpose and primary commercial activity is the manufacture of wine.
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