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• “Natural corks continue to be the most widely used closure.”
   
• "Overall closure ratings indicate a significant increase in natural corks and a decrease in synthetics.”
   
• “...Natural cork remains in line with past surveys as the most popular closure type for consumer acceptance”
   
• “Natural corks are used at higher price points, while synthetic, technical and screw caps are used at lower price points.”
   
• “Natural corks continue to receive the highest product performance rating.”