Available only at Waterloo Container Seneca Falls, NY — Waterloo Container Co. is proud to announce the availability of a uniquely designed swingtop crownable bottle, produced by Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America) in the U.S., which can be purchased exclusively from Waterloo Container. Waterloo Container’s swingtop-style bottle stands apart from others for its superior quality, refined aesthetics and true American craftsmanship. Designed with a tall, sleek silhouette that compliments today's premium craft beverages, this bottle is ideal for moderately-carbonated cider, sparkling and specialty wines. This milestone is the result of Waterloo Container’s longstanding and collaborative relationship with AGP-North America. As one of Ardagh’s East Coast distributors, Waterloo Container has worked hand-in-hand with the manufacturer to swiftly deliver high-quality, American-made glass to beverage producers throughout the region. The vision of

TricorBraun WinePak has built a reputation as a leader in the wine packaging industry. We offer unparalleled global access, stability of supply, and access to forecasting for you and your customers. We feature a broad selection of high-quality bottles from the finest names in the wine packaging business. Stop by our booth to view our selection of stock products that fits your product’s unique profile. Our Packaging Consultants are ready to answer your questions and help you find your perfect packaging for your wine!  At WinePak, we’ve built trusted partnerships with the industry’s leading glass suppliers to bring wineries unmatched quality and reliability. As the exclusive West Coast distributor for Ardagh and partners with Gallo, Fevisa, and O-I, we’re proud to be the only wine packaging distributor with four North American glass partners—giving you more choice, more consistency, and more confidence in your supply. Backed by our global sourcing netwo

Looking for a lighter, more sustainable option for your packaging? The ECO Series® by Ardagh Glass Packaging offers bottles that are made from up to 75% recycled glass and engineered for strength, without any added weight. These bottles help reduce energy use during shipping and support a lower environmental footprint. Waterloo Container is proud to carry a selection of ECO Series® bottles from Ardagh—recognized with an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating as of October 2024. Better for the planet. Better for your brand.

Faced with the current industry-wide purchasing downturn, wineries are exploring new avenues for growth and economic security. Many are enhancing their marketing with a focus on meeting the sustainability and transparency preferences of younger generations. These consumers are not only concerned with a winery’s approach to agriculture and winemaking but also with the sustainability of the bottles and the packaging. “Wineries tell us they’re seeing this trend as more consumers buy sustainable wines,” says Mark Pitifer, Marketing & Communications Administrator at Waterloo Container. “Wineries also say they want to help keep the glass out of landfills. It’s a feel-good moment for the purchaser to buy wine from winemakers and an industry that is investing in eco options and sustainable choices.” Meeting this consumer demand means using recyclable, lightweight bottles and closures with a reduced carbon footprint. Waterloo Container offers a

The Saxco family hopes you had a fantastic holiday filled with laughter, excellent food, and wine that continues through the end of the year. May Santa Claus bring you everything on your list and more. The whole industry is tentatively hopeful for solid holiday sales, yet there is a shadow of concern due to the potential imposition of tariffs in 2025. This looming threat could affect imported wines and essential materials such as bottles and boxes and possibly prompt retaliatory tariffs. For wine packaging, the threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, as well as the potential 10% China tariff increase, could result in substantial increases in goods costs and demand for US glass manufacturing. We are already seeing an increase in the tightening of demand for domestic glass, increasing its lead time. We recommend you speak with your partners and know where they source your packaging goods in anticipation for any future changes in duties. While most things are stable, gas prices have

We are committed to keeping you informed about the latest industry changes that could affect your business operations. As we all continue to navigate the ongoing uncertainties surrounding US tariff investigations, it is important to understand the implications of the immediate and continued supply and demand imbalances and how the manufacturing industry must consider aligning capacity to the broader market.  The Department of Commerce is set to announce its Anti-Dumping Preliminary Determination concerning imported glass wine bottles and similar containers (740ml-760ml) from China, Mexico, and Chile on July 29th. Following the Department’s May 29th Preliminary Determinations for Countervailing Duties against China, which necessitate cash deposits ranging from 21.14% to 202.70%, the outcome of these investigations could significantly influence market dynamics with immediate impacts to costs and longer-term implications on a rebalancing of manufacturing capacity and lead times