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

Why is wine packaging important? There are many different practical functions of wine packaging. First and foremost, it protects the wine and acts as a vessel to transport your wine from the winery to the customer. You want to ensure that your wine is of good quality and that the packaging facilitates optimal storage. Wine packaging also acts as a quality cue for consumers. You want the consumer’s eye and hand to be drawn to the bottle on the shelf, choosing your bottle over your competitors. “Shelf appeal” is one of the most important considerations when choosing packaging for your next project. 5 Ways to Improve Your Wine Packaging 1. Different sized wine bottles You are most likely familiar with the standard 750mL wine bottle. They are excellent for dinner parties and social gatherings where they can be shared and enjoyed with your friends and family. However, our society is drinking less – 18% less than in 2004. With many people choosing to drink less, there

Study after study has proved that consumers prefer glass over other packaging materials for several reasons: Because it is aesthetically pleasing, is virtually inert and doesn’t interact with the food or beverage it holds, and because it is recyclable. Global Package has a long tradition of promoting glass in the wine and spirits industries for these very reasons. Our latest collection of Wild Glass, produced by Estal Packaging, is 100% sustainable “real cycled” and boasts a production process that is both efficient and ecologically sustainable. It utilizes only post-consumer recycled glass collected from municipalities and its production method uses lower fuel consumption, resulting in a reduction of CO2 as well as less extraction of virgin material. Importantly, glass addresses the sustainability issue that today’s consumers are demanding. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering News: “Glass can be recycled endlessly by crushing, blending

In recent months, the United States government’s changes to their international trade policy imposed new tariffs on imported goods. At 12:01 AM on March 4, 2025, a new 25% tariff was imposed on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada. Additionally, a 20% increase was applied to the existing 25% tariff on Chinese imports, bringing the total tariff on Chinese goods to 45%.  This is an evolving landscape. For both the glass industry and its customers, the introduction of these tariffs raises important questions regarding pricing, supply chains and the broader implications for global trade. While some of the ramifications seem complex, understanding how the new tariffs will operate is essential to navigating the evolving trade landscape. An Evolving Landscape: The Current Chaos of Changing Tariffs As of 12:01am, March 7, 2025, the Trump Administration delayed the 25% tariffs on some imports from Canada and Mexico. Goods that are compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agr

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