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

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 approach to shipping is expected to revolutionize sustainable transportation practices within wine and spirit supply chains, presenting a compelling opportunity for brands to minimize their carbon footprint while satisfying consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally conscious solutions. The Future of Eco-Friendly Shipping in the Wine and Spirits Industry Designed by the French startup TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport), Anemos represents a shift back to sailing vessels for commercial transport, leveraging the abundant and renewable resource of wind power. With significantly larger sails made from lightweight carbon fiber, Anemos can harness more wind than traditional vess

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 strategic alliances with innovative suppliers, designers and marketing collaborators both domestically and internationally. These strategic alliances allow us to keep up to date with trends globally from various spheres including material, design, market behavior, and digital behavior. As they allow our business to evolve, we are able to develop exciting new lines to assist our clients (you) launch and market your brands to a continually developing audience as your business evolves along with it. In this article, we’ve collected and compiled a breakdown of current trends and traditional conventions to assist in your choice of glass packaging for your wine label. Global Package wil

The art of crafting the perfect bottle can elevate a brand to new heights. In the competitive world of wine and spirits, packaging plays a pivotal role in capturing consumer attention and conveying brand identity. This is where the expertise and innovation of Global Package and the leading-edge designs of Estal converge. Global Package is the preferred distributor for Estal in the US, working together since 2007. Our partnership brings together a wealth of experience in sourcing, supplying, and designing exceptional glass packaging. Together, we offer a comprehensive solution that empowers wine and spirit brands to stand out on the shelves and connect with their audience. Estal: A Leader in Glass Packaging Innovation Estal is a global leader in crafting exceptional glass packaging renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.  Boasting over 25 years of industry expertise, Estal has honed its craft of design, understanding the unique packaging needs of t

Global Package Exhibiting at the 2024 ADI Craft Spirits Conference and Vendor Expo - Booth 223 Baltimore MD The global shift toward sustainability is palpable across nearly every sector. Within the wine and spirits industries, this movement has gained remarkable traction, driven by consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally responsible products. 2024 brings about more pressure for industry to put sustainability at the center of all operations, but also provides opportunities for businesses to flourish by staying ahead of the trends in innovative and sustainable advancements. Here are four sustainability trends to keep an eye on in 2024: Regenerative practices for wine and spirits Recent years have seen a boom in conscious agricultural practices through the philosophy that all aspects of agriculture are connected. This philosophy emphasizes the careful utilization of land management to restore and regenerate the ecosystems and land we use, leaving it in better health for fu

The world of spirits is fiercely competitive. On crowded shelves, your bottle has only a few seconds to capture a customer’s attention and immerse them in your brand story. But a plain bottle gets lost in the noise. This is where Global Package steps in. We offer a plethora of glass bottle options designed to elevate your spirits brand, providing comprehensive packaging solutions that feature highly sought-after custom spirit bottles. These bottles are crafted to enhance your brand’s appeal and resonate with your target audience. Imagine a bespoke bottle that embodies your spirit’s essence. A classic silhouette for timeless elegance, or a bold, modern shape that reflects your innovative spirit. With a wide range of options like colors, finishes, and embellishments, we’ll help you craft a custom bottle mold that’s as unique as your spirit itself. It’s not just about aesthetics; our custom glass bottles are meticulously crafted for a premium fee

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