Welcome to September’s update from Saxco on market dynamics in beverage packaging. This update first appeared in August’s Ciatti California Report, which you can find on Substack here.  It is harvest season in wine country, beginning with white wines like Sauvignon Blanc. This period is not only one of the most picturesque but also the most hectic in our industry. The urgency of harvest time, which waits for no one, triggers a rush of last-minute requests for wine bottles and packaging, driven by new strategies, increased yields, or fresh plans. All of this activity in the vineyards reverberates throughout the supply chain, reflecting the season’s dynamic pace.  Logistical efficiencies, manufacturing constraints, and increasing demand due to harvest were the theme for August. Ocean freight costs from Asia to the US have recently decreased, with a 4% drop for the West Coast and a 3% reduction for the East Coast, potentially lowering import costs. Mea

The sustainability of glass, the preferred packaging of wine drinkers, is sometimes called into question. What are glass manufacturers and their partners doing to address this issue? This web conference, hosted by leading glass manufacturer O-I, will highlight several initiatives towards a sustainable future for glass wine bottles. Register here.

The sustainability of glass, the preferred packaging of wine drinkers, is sometimes called into question. What are glass manufacturers and their partners doing to address this issue? This web conference, hosted by leading glass manufacturer O-I, will highlight several initiatives towards a sustainable future for glass wine bottles. Register here.