Global Package LLC President and CEO, Erica Harrop, was recently interviewed by Barrels Ahead founder Drew Hendricks, featuring her on his Podcast “Legends Behind the Craft.” Here’s the link: Crafting Unique and Sustainable Bottles With Erica Harrop of Global Package https://b.lbtc.tv/5EX2.
“On this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks interviews Erica Harrop, the Founder and Owner of Global Package, to find out what goes into the bottle-making process. They cover topics such as sourcing, how the industry has evolved, and how Global Package customizes their bottles. They also dive into “wild glass” and what it means for sustainability in the world of glassmaking.
Erica Harrop is on the cutting edge of the bottle and packaging industry with her business, Global Package. She transitioned over from winemaking to glassmaking, finding her passion in quality and unique bottles. She has nearly 15 years of experience and has worked with some of the biggest names in her field. If anyone knows what goes into the perfect bottle, it’s her.”
Topics covered in the episode include:
- How Erica Harrop of Global Package transitioned from winemaking to glass
- What inspired Erica to found Global Package and what sets the company apart?
- The glass industry and how it’s changed over the last 20 years
- Erica explains the customization process for bottles
- Where are the best places to source glass from?
- Designing environmentally-friendly glass and packaging
- Who does Erica look up to in the wine industry?
“I’d like to give a big shout-out to Drew Hendricks and his company, Barrels Ahead,” Harrop said after the interview. “Drew is a treasure in the industry. Having spent 10 years as a wine buyer for one of the largest wine stores in San Francisco and then in 2020 founding Barrels Ahead, his online tools truly do make the experience of connecting clients and users easy and efficient.”
Check out Kendricks’ Podcast “Legends Behind the Craft” and Harrop’s episode here: Crafting Unique and Sustainable Bottles With Erica Harrop of Global Package https://b.lbtc.tv/5EX2.
Global Package (www.globalpackage.net) is located in Napa Valley and has an experienced team to provide the best bottles sourced from worldwide factories. It also provides custom shippers, glass decoration, pewter labels, and closures for the wine industry. When it comes to providing custom and specialty bottles and packaging, the firm leads the way in finding solutions to provide a comprehensive and attractive outcome that sets a brand apart. Contact: 2793 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 94558, and 707-224-5670.