News release highlights Saverglass’s support of the wine industry’s sustainability goals with the release of high-quality lightweight glass bottle solutions.  Fairfield, CA (June 12, 2026) – Leading premium glass bottle maker and decorator Saverglass, an Orora Group company, released today its lightest weight wine bottles. From design to logistics, structural qualities to aesthetics, wine producers have a wide range of available options in the premiumization category. Inspired by customers’ desire for a high-quality and lightweight bottle, Saverglass launches the first two bottles of a new collection in 2026 called Optimum. The Optimum Collection features unique and innovative lightweight glass bottle shapes. It is a collection that easily demonstrates glass wine bottles can be well designed and lightweight. With its low shoulder and long, slender neck, the Burgundy shaped BLOSSOM OPTIMUM bottle boasts a unique silhouette and optimized design. Its

Verallia USA offers an unmatched portfolio of both specialty and premium lightweight bottles from 187ml to 3L bottles. Verallia USA also offers maximum flexibility with sparkling glass having access year-round. We can support you in this ever changing and uncertain market. Verallia is one of the leaders in sustainability with revised targets of Net Zero by 2040. Verallia USA has an unmatched portfolio of lightweight 750ml glass down to as light as 300g. We look forward to speaking with you to provide solutions in this complicated market.  Visit us at WIN Expo booth 117 on Dec. 4 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Register for a free trade show floor pass with promo code: VER117 As the European leader and the world’s third largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products, Verallia wants to redefine the way glass is manufactured, reused and recycled, to make it the most sustainable packaging material in the world. With 35 glass plants, 6 decor plants and 19 c

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

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 quantitie

Packaging supply stable, but uneasy While June ushered in a more stable rhythm after May’s tariff-driven frenzy, underlying uncertainty continues to shape planning, procurement, and pricing across the packaging and logistics landscape. Supply remains steady across most categories, but stability doesn’t mean simplicity. US glass manufacturers, in particular, are contending with a mismatch between output and demand. Inventories have piled up amid sluggish ordering, especially from wine producers still reeling from compressed consumer spending and slowing DTC velocity. With tanks and warehouses more full than empty, some domestic furnaces are now eyeing Q3/Q4 production pauses as a measure to rebalance. After a brief reprieve in May, diesel prices rose again in June, increasing from $3.499 to $3.599 per gallon, a continued reflection of the volatile energy market. According to the latest Deloitte economic outlook, while core inflation is showing signs of moderation, ener

The word that will dominate supply chain conversations in 2025 (and possibly the next four to eight years) will be “tariffs”. It is no longer a market-by-market theme. Instead, due to the US administration’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 – intended to remedy trade deficiencies, increase US manufacturing advantages, and tighten down on weaknesses in trade policies from the country’s top trading partners – the world is upended as it relates to global commerce. Liberation Day saw the unveiling of 10% universal global tariffs and reciprocal tariffs for specific countries ranging from 11% to 50%. The US has not imposed tariffs to this degree in over 75 years, and the proposed increases emulated the protectionist policies of 1922 and 1930, which had a dramatic effect on the US economy. Effective April 10, those countries which had received country-specific rates greater than 10% – such as the EU (20%), Vietnam (46%) and South Africa (30%)

Each month, the packaging and materials part of the market becomes increasingly challenging to predict due to the erratic implementation of tariffs and ensuing trade wars. That being said, both the threat and actual application of tariffs have cascading implications for wine and spirits sales of finished goods and all the components. The US government enforced 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. The administration rowed back somewhat on March 6, postponing until April 2 tariffs on all products imported from Canada and Mexico covered by the USMCA. However, a 10% duty on Canadian energy will likely remain in place. Additionally, the administration pressed ahead with 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the US, effective March 12, arguing it will help level the playing field for US manufacturing. Unfortunately, this will likely have profound implications for the cost of goods of many products including – most pertinently for our ind

Over the past month, the wine industry has been caught in a whirlwind of shifting signals from the new US administration regarding tariffs. The rapid pace of change has left many wondering whether these moves are strategic negotiation tactics or actual policy changes that will directly impact pricing for wine-related goods and materials. The Trump administration initially imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) – the White House Fact Sheet is here. While a temporary 30-day pause has been placed on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, concerns about retaliatory measures remain high. Canada, for example, had already announced 25% counter-tariffs on US goods, including alcoholic beverages – a move that could significantly impact California wineries and other US producers exporting to our northern neighbor. But it's not just the challenges with finished goods that we are concerned about; it is how tariffs will affect the packaging components li

To conclude a year defined by forward-thinking practices and community engagement, we at Vineyard Team proudly share an annual review to highlight our industry’s significant achievements and ongoing commitment to sustainable winegrowing. In 2024, we hosted 8 Tailgates and 2 collaborative events across 3 counties, offering over 20 continuing education (CE) hours to growers and ag professionals. These events strengthened the sense of community, supported five local coffee shops, and fostered the formation of countless new friendships. November’s annual Sustainable Ag Expo included: 531 attendees 63 exhibitors 3 special networking opportunities 16 in-person seminars 13 online courses 29 hours of continuing education  147 attendees experienced streamlined DPR reporting through a collaboration with CE Reported. All attendees enjoyed 38 gallons of coffee, 205 donuts, 26 bottles of wine, and 600 ounces of beer in the event’s lively and engaging atm

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