A look at the trends influencing wine packaging design & innovation. Introduction U.S. wine total volume is expected to remain relatively flat for the next several years, while value will grow due to price increases and the persistence of the premiumization trend. In the crowded and increasingly challenging wine market, effective package design can help a brand get noticed and appeal to consumers. This report looks at several key trends impacting wine package design, from authentic storytelling to interactive engagement to environmentally and socially responsible solutions. Authenticity According to a recent GlobalData study, three out of four consumers consider product/brand authenticity essential or nice to have when making purchase decisions. This attitude is especially true among older generations and higher-income earners, a key demographic for wine sellers. Authentic brands are perceived as genuine, original, and transparent, providing quality assurance and trust. Euromon

One of the larger industry trends reflected here at LibDib is the proliferation of craft tequila and mezcal brands. These brands have amazing stories behind them and we love supporting small importers and distilleries. So do our retail, bar and restaurant customers throughout our 15 states.   Here’s a sample of a few of the most amazing craft tequila and mezcal brands: Black Sheep Tequila: For spirits connoisseurs craving a taste for something new, yet extraordinarily steeped in tradition, Black Sheep Tequila provides a line of tequilas produced entirely from the labor-intensive, centuries-old, hands-on process. This tequila is sourced from only the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave and is traditionally handcrafted to create the perfect balance of flavors. Additive free, Black Sheep shares clean unique styles of tequila, including the famous Still Strength Aged 15 Year Extra Añejo, Barrel Strength Extra Añejo, Extra Añejo, Añejo, Reposa

Gift Card Programs open the door to new customers, promote brand awareness, and can increase sales. Gift Cards are some of the most popular gift items during the holiday season but can also offer a steady revenue stream all year round. The OrderPort Gift Card program allows you to offer physical cards, electronic cards, or both. OrderPort’s gift card program is quick and easy to implement, and does all the work for you. Trackable The moment a sale is made, a gift card number is assigned to the order, and the gift card balance is recorded. As the gift card is used, funds are automatically deducted, and the balance can be checked anytime by associates, or online by the customer. When a gift card has insufficient funds for the order, a split ticket is automatically created for the remaining order balance. The Gift Card Summary report will show you all of your gift card stats including revenue, assigned cards, and card balances. Reloadable Guests can continue loading the same gif

Husic Vineyards came to us originally looking to etch their existing paper label onto large format bottles. The paper label features a painting of the property, the names of their children, along with the two iconic palm trees, hence the name Estate Dos Palmas. Needless to say, it’s very detailed. When dealing with paper labeling, large format labels tend to be tricky due to low quantities and limitations in number of colors, cost, and application. This is where custom etching really shines as it is designed to compliment existing labels in any medium as a large format bottle decoration solution. Due to the large size of their paper label and continued trouble with application during bottling, Husic was motivated to consider screen printing their 750ml packages as well. Etching When recreating a label like this, a total redraw is needed to adapt the original artwork for etching. While the mechanical files existed for the paper label, it was necessary to recreate ou

On November 19, 2020, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board passed the Cal/OSHA’s Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulation. The regulation was subsequently sent to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for review, and on November 30, 2020, the OAL approved the new regulation. The regulation found here became effective immediately – on November 30, 2020. All California employers must comply with the new regulation. The regulation outlines COVID-19 prevention, COVID-19 infections and outbreaks, and COVID-19 prevention in employer-provided housing and transportation. Employers should immediately begin reviewing or developing their COVID-19 Prevention Plan to ensure compliance. There are several specific requirements that must be included: Communication of COVID-19 policies and procedures including how employers will communicate COVID-19-related hazards to their employees, how employees can get tested for COVID-19, report symptoms and/or COVID-

By Dawn Ross, Partner As Shelter in Place restrictions continue to ease throughout California and employees return to the office, it is important for employers to be aware of the ever changing requirements and expectations to keep your staff and the public safe. Below is a checklist for employers about how to safely reopen, while accommodating employees who need to continue to work at home under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and/or the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”).  Employers should also be aware of several other considerations that apply, including reasonable accommodation and leave obligations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). A. Create a Written Return to Work Plan Most employers will return to the office in stages, with some employees continuing to work at home for an

What is "Close Contact"? Do you know what they mean when they say “close contact”?  The CDC has published updated information clarifying exactly what “close contact” is when assessing exposure risk. According to the most current information on the CDC website, having been in close contact means “someone was within six feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before the illness onset…until the time the patient is isolated.”  For asymptomatic patients, it is two days prior to testing. Through its ongoing research, the CDC has discovered that shorter individual exposures over a 24-hour period has a cumulative effect.  If a person was exposed to someone with COVID-19 for several 3 - 5 minute intervals in 24 hours, the total exposure would equal 15 minutes and would then be considered close contact for the purposes of contact tracing. This clos

In the Australian region of Kangaroo Island, Bay of Shoals Wine turned history into a local, growing business. Located where the first settlements in South Australia were occupied, this winery with its beautiful gardens overlooks the Bay of Shoals and Reeves Point. Even their distinctive trait, the Bay of Shoals’ pelican is bounded to local traditions and its story goes back in time. The pelican label was chosen in honor of Councillor Milton Turner, born on Reeves Farm. Milton fed the pelicans every day for 15 years on the beach below the vineyard. At 5pm, tourists gathered, he never failed its duty, not a single day and here is where his legacy began. Still today the enclosed boat launching ramp is guarded by dozens of watchful pelicans. This new label for the savagnin variety, designed by immediate, is digitally printed by Multi-Color Australia & New Zealand on Arconvert’s Constellation Jade Raster. This natural ECF, FSCTM certified paper presents a beautifu