The wine and spirits industry is standing on the precipice of a major design evolution. For years, “premium” was defined by weight, excess, and tradition. For 2026, a new definition of luxury is emerging; one that values intelligence over mass, and tactile storytelling over simple visual appeal....

With a challenging harvest, ongoing industry headwinds, and the recent resolution of the US election, the world is still adjusting to what has become a continuously evolving “new normal” since COVID-19. The supply chain now braces for potential uncertainties surrounding a new administration....

This update first appeared in June’s Ciatti California Report, which you can find on Substack here. Market Dynamics The market is still stable, but a major event has occurred that could potentially have significant implications for the glass market. On December 29, 2023, a petition was filed...

As we venture further into the promising yet unpredictable landscape of 2024, the wine and spirit industry faces unprecedented challenges that are set to disrupt the availability of glass bottles. Buckle up, because there may be turbulence to come. What Factors Will Influence Glass Bottle...

Napa, CA January 20, 2021 – After the US International Trade Commission (USITC) determined on October 20, 2020 that the US industry “is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of glass containers from China” last year’s antidumping duty has now been lifted,...

Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest rigid packaging supplier, supports today’s negative determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the subsidization of Chinese manufactured glass. As a result of the Commission’s ruling, no countervailing duty will be imposed on...

ST. LOUIS, June 9, 2020 – Global packaging leader TricorBraun today issued the below statement regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determination in favor of Chinese exporters, in the injury phase of the countervailing duty investigation of imports of glass containers from China....

Concord, CA (February 26, 2020)– John Berry, Chief Executive Officer of Saxco, the leading North American value-added distributor of rigid packaging to the wine, spirits, craft beer and food markets, issued the following statement regarding the Department of Commerce (DOC)’s announcement that it...