We are certainly living in different times—times that are difficult to predict and even harder to plan for. Challenges originating far outside our professional world are quickly impacting our day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your business. Throughout 2026, suppliers across the industry have faced significant disruption, and those challenges have inevitably flowed downstream to our valued wine and spirits customers. While none of us welcome this level of uncertainty, it is also not entirely unexpected given the global environment we’re operating in. Recently, the Wine Industry Network published a timely and insightful article that underscores the importance of preparation. The message is clear: we must plan ahead, secure what we can, and remain ready for continued volatility. Duties, tariffs, currency fluctuations, transportation challenges, and unexpected fees are all contributing to rising costs—and the reality is, no one can predict what will come next. What

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 glass color comes into play. The color of your bottle can have a profound impact on the longevity, flavor stability, and overall appeal of your wine or spirit. By understanding how different glass colors protect against light damage, you can make more informed packaging choices that safeguard your product’s quality and enhance its shelf life. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind glass color and light exposure, explain how traditional and modern glass choices can protect your product, and provide insights into balancing practical preservation needs with aesthetic considerations. Whether you’re crafting aged whiskey or fine wine, the right glass color is more

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. For brand owners and procurement leaders, staying ahead of these glass packaging trends in 2026 is no longer just about aesthetics; it is a matter of strategic survival. From the rise of “quiet luxury” and right-weighted glass to the complex pressures of global supply chains, the packaging decisions made today will define brand resilience tomorrow. In this forecast, we explore how sustainable luxury, ergonomic innovation, and smart supply chain strategies are reshaping the premium landscape, and how Global Package provides the specialized glass solutions needed to help you navigate this future. The State of Glass Packaging for Wine & Spirits At Global Package, we&r

Why Glass Color Matters for Wine and Spirits Preservation. 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 glass color comes into play. The color of your bottle can have a profound impact on the longevity, flavor stability, and overall appeal of your wine or spirit. By understanding how different glass colors protect against light damage, you can make more informed packaging choices that safeguard your product’s quality and enhance its shelf life. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind glass color and light exposure, explain how traditional and modern glass choices can protect your product, and provide insights into balancing practical preservation needs with aesthetic considerations. Whether you’re crafting

Whether we want to admit it or not, how a product is packaged plays a crucial role in a consumer’s buying decision. In a 2018 survey, 72% of consumers in America said that the packaging design influences their purchase decision.  Investing time and resources into your glass wine bottles to appeal to your consumer base is undeniably important. The journey of your wine bottle, from choosing the shape of the bottle, all the way to the label design, makes an impression on consumers.  A beautifully designed wine bottle has great potential to support and amplify your carefully considered brand or label design. Jody Tucker of Tucker Creative, emphasizes that a deliberate process of selecting the right bottle or designing one fit for purpose, has implications for the customer’s ability to relate to and engage with the product across all touchpoints of packaging design. We have identified 7 ways to make your wine bottle appeal to your target market and stand out on the s

Glass is one of the most important materials, particularly in the world of wine and spirits packaging. Glass bottles have stood the test of time as a versatile and reliable container for liquids for centuries. The process of making glass bottles for spirits and wine combines art and science to create functional and appealing glass bottles. Global Package supplies high-end glass bottles to the wine and spirits markets across North America. How Are Glass Bottles Made?  Glass is made from natural raw materials including sand, soda ash and limestone, as well as recycled glass in large amounts, that are melted at high temperatures to form the new material called glass.  Glass manufacturing is an ancient tradition dating back to around 3500 BC, and over time has evolved to today’s high-tech industrial processes, which has increased the use of glass in our everyday lives. Production of glass is now much more efficient and innovative, with improved factory supply chains. This

Glass bottle packaging is a preferred choice among wineries and distilleries for good reason. Not only does glass have the functional benefits of being durable, its sleek and elegant aesthetic elevates your product’s visual appeal.  There are a number of considerations that go into choosing a glass bottle for your spirit or wine brand. To make the most of your bottles, it is important to know how to properly care for and maintain them, especially if there is leftover glass after bottling.  Why should I look after my glass bottles? There are numerous reasons as to why maintaining glass bottles can be beneficial. Taking care of your glass bottles is good for the environment.  This blog contains some tips and tricks on how to correctly store and look after your glass bottles upon delivery. Storing Your Glass Bottles  It is important to ensure that the glass bottles are stored properly so they are safe to use. Upon receiving the glass, inspect the bottles for da

Congratulations to esteemed winery women leaders from Global Package a solely woman owned business since 2006. The North Bay Business Journal hosts its first Women in Wine Awards On Nov. 8, the North Bay Business Journal will be hosting its Women in Wine Awards at Louis M. Martini Winery in St. Helena. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with a networking reception, followed by the awards presentation from 5 to 6:30 p.m.  Global Package is one of the sponsors of the event, we look forward to seeing you there. My North Bay Tickets - The Press Democrat | Women in the Wine Business Awards 

At Global Package, we believe sustainability is more than just a mindset, it’s a philosophy of design.  Discover our Elegant Light Line bottles, designed to be lighter in weight, so that we can be mindful of our environmental impact without compromising on quality. Lighter in weight also means lighter on your freight costs, these bottles are an elegant way to strive towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow. Alternatively, embrace our distinctive post-consumer recycled Wild Glasscollection, crafted to give new life to discarded glass. Choosing from the Wild Glass range for your next project, allows you to embrace your wild side. Together, we can make a difference! Choose Global Package, and let's walk hand in hand (and bottle in hand) towards a sustainable and thriving future for all.  Contact Global Package  Global Package is located in Napa, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. We have an experienced team to provide the best custom bottles sourced from world

Global Package holds ample inventory of wine and spirit bottles in local stock. This provides easy access to an attractive range of stock bottles, which gives you an effective, straightforward and rapid route to market for your brand and project.  We hold bottles from a range of international suppliers across Europe and Asia, connecting you with the best international innovation in bottle packaging.  This stock is held in our warehouses in California, Oregon, and North Carolina, covering East Coast and West Coast wineries and distilleries. We can deliver all across North America – to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We deliver our bottles straight from our warehouse to you.  We store our glass bottles in a clean, food-safe environment which is industry standard, however, we recommend you sparge or rinse the glass bottles before filling.  Pictured is the Eco Philos, an example of our Speciality DobleAlto collection from Estal, which we hold some q