The wine industry is evolving toward a circular economy. Pioneers in this movement include viticulturists who began the transition to regenerative agriculture and wineries leading the move to renewable energy like solar fields or more sustainable materials, such as lightweight bottles and...

“Research shows why glass bottles work from a consumer point of view: They convey the values, tradition and quality of wine – and they look good on a table.” O-I's @Diana Goff explains why glass is the preferred packaging option for wine in the latest issue of Glass International on page 27! Glass...

For winemakers and distillers, crafting exceptional beverages is only part of the journey. To ensure your product maintains its premium quality and reaches consumers in perfect condition, the preservation of both its taste and appearance is critical. This is where the often-overlooked factor of...

Why is wine packaging important? There are many different practical functions of wine packaging. First and foremost, it protects the wine and acts as a vessel to transport your wine from the winery to the customer. You want to ensure that your wine is of good quality and that the packaging...

Study after study has proved that consumers prefer glass over other packaging materials for several reasons: Because it is aesthetically pleasing, is virtually inert and doesn’t interact with the food or beverage it holds, and because it is recyclable. Global Package has a long tradition of...

According to Global Package LLC President and CEO, Erica Harrop, there are good reasons to consider developing your own bottle mold. First, the international shipping chaos continues and, in some instances, is getting worse as the backlog of orders and shipping containers remains unabated. While...

CLEVERTECH is the presenting sponsor of the 2024 North Coast Wine Industry Expo - WINExpo, we proudly invite wine and spirits professionals to join us in Booth #220 on December 5th, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, in Santa Rosa, CA. Clevertech: Shaping the Future of Wine & Spirits Packaging As a...

In a groundbreaking development towards sustainability in the wine and spirits industry, the world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship, Anemos, has successfully completed its first transatlantic journey, transporting premium wines, champagnes, and cognacs from France to New York. This innovative...

Glass packaging trends in the wine industry are always changing, but remain grounded in tradition. As leaders of the US domestic market in glass packaging, and decades of experience in the industry, Global Package have been creating these trends as much as utilizing them. Global Package has...

Meet NEXT—our innovative, lightweight aluminum bottle perfect for sparkling wine and beer. This was designed by our very own Studio One Eleven team! NEXT comes with multiple advantages: -It’s recyclable, lightweight, and comes with a cork closure and metal wire hood system designed for carbonated...