{"id":4870,"date":"2025-01-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4870"},"modified":"2025-01-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T05:00:00","slug":"beer-wine-spirits-packaging-countless-routes-to-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4870","title":{"rendered":"Beer, Wine &amp; Spirits Packaging: Countless Routes to Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n<button id=\"TopBtn\" onclick=\"topFunction()\" title=\"Go to top\">Top<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\/><link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\"\/><link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lato:ital,wght@0,700;1,300&amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/><link href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/Image-Modals.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<div id=\"imageModalBackground\" onclick=\"backgroundClick(event);\">\n<p>\u2715<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/PS-articles.css\"\/>\n<style><![CDATA[<![CDATA[\n\th3 \n\t\tfont-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #0072BC; margin: 40px 0 10px 0 !important;\n\t\n\t\n\t.floatleft \n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: left; width: 400px;\n\t\n\t\n\t.floatnone \n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: none; width: 100%;\n\t\n\t\n\t.readMoreBtn \n\t\twidth: 130px; padding: 5px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border: none; background-color: #0072BC;\n\t\n\t\n\ta:link,\n\ta:visited,\n\ta:hover,\n\ta:active \n\t\tborder: none; text-decoration: none;\n\t\n\t\n\t@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) \n\t\t.floatleft \n\t\t\tfloat: none; width: 100%; margin: 10px auto;\n\t\t\n\t\n\n]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<p>2024 was rife with innovation when it comes to beer, wine and spirits packaging. Many of the headline-making developments had the common theme of sustainability \u2014 not to mention the perennially important theme of ensuring product quality.<\/p>\n<p>Archer Roose and ecoSIP offer two different but equally intriguing approaches to wine packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Archer Roose is so committed to the success of the burgeoning canned wine market that it collaborated with Cornell University on a groundbreaking study that promises to set unprecedented standards for canned wine packaging. The collaboration is breaking new ground in the science of maintaining wine freshness in cans, focusing particularly on optimizing sulfite levels.<\/p>\n<p>Like Archer Roose, ecoSIP sees the advantages of single wine servings, albeit with different packaging. Its unique containers are lightweight and space-efficient, cutting transportations costs and making them ideal for wine samples and by-the-glass programs in restaurants, pubs, and meal delivery services, all while preserving the quality of the wine.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, efficient packaging operations can translate to a lower carbon footprint. That\u2019s one reason why Four Peaks brewery \u2014 which prints expiration dates on every can or bottle \u2014 was happy to switch to LEIBINGER&#8217;s innovative printing technology. Thanks to the patented nozzle seal technology in LEIBINGER printers, clogs are now a thing of the past, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production and maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Finally: Call it a jigsaw puzzle or a Rubik\u2019s Cube, but one challenge of recycling presentation tubes for spirits has been the material duality of a paper body and a metal base. McLaren Packaging tackled that challenge and fittingly took the top spot for Innovation in Packaging at the Spirits Business Awards.<\/p>\n<p>The old saying is that the devil is in the details. In this case, the <em>ingenuity<\/em> of these beer, wine and spirits packaging solutions is in the details, so check out the full stories below.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"fr-img-space-wrap\"><span class=\"fr-img-caption\" style=\"width: auto; margin: auto;\"><span class=\"fr-img-wrap\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/01-January\/Features\/PS0125-BeerWineSpirits-1-ArcherRooseCans.jpg?1737136904\" data-first-key=\"caption\" data-second-key=\"credit\" data-caption=\"Archer Roose\u2019s collaboration with Cornell University is breaking new ground in the science of maintaining wine freshness in cans.\" data-credit=\"Courtesy of Archer Roose\" data-description=\"\" data-id=\"1658\" style=\"display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;\" alt=\"Three Archer Roose canned wines against a white background.\" data-uuid=\"YTAtMTM1Mjkw\"\/><span class=\"fr-inner\" style=\"text-align: left; line-height: initial;\"><span class=\"epub-image-caption fr-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><\/p>\n<p>Archer Roose\u2019s collaboration with Cornell University is breaking new ground in the science of maintaining wine freshness in cans.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> | <span class=\"epub-image-credit \" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><i class=\"fr-inner\">Courtesy of Archer Roose<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>PODCAST | Rethinking Wine Packaging with Archer Roose<\/h3>\n<p><strong>By Brad Addington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As someone who typically drinks bottled wine, I was intrigued by the opportunity to interview Marian Leitner-Waldman, Co-Founder and CEO of Archer Roose \u2014 a pioneer in the premium canned wine industry. Archer Roose has been making waves with their innovative approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/keywords\/3563-wine-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>wine packaging<\/strong><\/a>, and it was fascinating to dive into the many advantages of canned wine, a subject they\u2019ve championed since the brand\u2019s inception.<\/p>\n<p>I first learned about Archer Roose because of their collaboration with Cornell University on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104871-archer-roose-cornell-revolutionize-canned-wine-with-award-winning-research\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>groundbreaking study<\/strong><\/a> that promises to set new standards for improving canned wine packaging across the entire industry. In our conversation, Leitner-Waldman provided insightful answers about why Archer Roose is openly sharing the findings of this study and why canned wine is poised to reshape the way consumers enjoy wine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104939-podcast-rethinking-wine-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button> <\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"fr-img-space-wrap\"><strong><span class=\"fr-img-caption\" style=\"width: auto; margin: auto;\"><span class=\"fr-img-wrap\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/01-January\/Features\/PS0125-BeerWineSpirits-2-Headshots.jpg?1737137085\" data-first-key=\"caption\" data-second-key=\"credit\" data-caption=\"Left: Magda Bulska, ecoSIP board adviser, with an ecoSIP wine container. Right: Ray O\u2019Connor, Master of Wine at ecoSIP.\" data-credit=\"Image courtesy of ecoSIP\" data-description=\"\" data-id=\"2120\" style=\"display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;\" alt=\"Magda Bulska, ecoSIP board adviser, with an ecoSIP wine container and Ray O\u2019Connor, Master of Wine at ecoSIP\" data-uuid=\"YTAtMTM1Mjkx\"\/><span class=\"fr-inner\" spellcheck=\"false\" style=\"text-align: left; line-height: initial;\"><span class=\"epub-image-caption fr-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><\/p>\n<p>Left: Magda Bulska, ecoSIP board adviser, with an ecoSIP wine container. Right: Ray O\u2019Connor, Master of Wine at ecoSIP.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> | <span class=\"epub-image-credit \" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><i class=\"fr-inner\">Image courtesy of ecoSIP<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-img-space-wrap\"><strong><span class=\"fr-img-caption\" style=\"width: auto; margin: auto;\"><span class=\"fr-img-wrap\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/01-January\/Features\/PS0125-BeerWineSpirits-2-ecoSIP.jpg?1737137083\" data-first-key=\"caption\" data-second-key=\"credit\" data-caption=\"ecoSIP containers\u2019 lightweight design cuts transportation costs and makes them ideal for wine samples and by-the-glass programs in restaurants and pubs, all while preserving the quality of the wine.\" data-credit=\"Image courtesy of ecoSIP\" data-description=\"\" data-id=\"5052\" style=\"display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;\" alt=\"Image of box filled with ecoSIP containers against a white background.\" data-uuid=\"YTAtMTM1Mjky\"\/><span class=\"fr-inner\" style=\"text-align: left; line-height: initial;\"><span class=\"epub-image-caption fr-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><\/p>\n<p>ecoSIP containers\u2019 lightweight design cuts transportation costs and makes them ideal for wine samples and by-the-glass programs in restaurants and pubs, all while preserving the quality of the wine.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> | <span class=\"epub-image-credit \" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><i class=\"fr-inner\">Image courtesy of ecoSIP<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>ecoSIP Reimagines Wine Packaging<\/h3>\n<p><strong>By Alex Taylor, co-founder of ecoSIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UK-based ecoSIP\u00ae, a pioneer in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104939-podcast-rethinking-wine-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sustainable wine packaging<\/strong><\/a>, has announced its rebrand, reflecting a renewed commitment to revolutionizing the wine industry with innovative, eco-friendly solutions. The relaunch is bolstered by the appointment of Ray O\u2019Connor, Master of Wine, as non-executive director, bringing over a decade of retail experience to the company.<\/p>\n<p>Previously known as The Online Wine Tasting Company and established in 2020, ecoSIP aims to lead in sustainable packaging, protecting wine quality while addressing environmental and economic concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105189-ecosip-reimagines-wine-packaging-as-master-of-wine-joins-as-non-executive-director\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button> <\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"fr-img-space-wrap\"><span class=\"fr-img-caption\" style=\"width: auto; margin: auto;\"><span class=\"fr-img-wrap\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/01-January\/Features\/PS0125-BeerWineSpirits-3-FourPeaks.jpg?1737137229\" data-first-key=\"caption\" data-second-key=\"credit\" data-caption=\"LEIBINGER printers are used for printing on glass bottles as well as for coding on cans.\" data-credit=\"Courtesy of Paul Leibinger GmbH &amp; Co. KG\" data-description=\"\" data-id=\"6591\" style=\"display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;\" alt=\"Image of beer bottle with expiration date printed on it.\" data-uuid=\"YTAtMTM1Mjkz\"\/><span class=\"fr-inner\" spellcheck=\"false\" style=\"text-align: left; line-height: initial;\"><span class=\"epub-image-caption fr-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><\/p>\n<p>LEIBINGER printers are used for printing on glass bottles as well as for coding on cans.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> | <span class=\"epub-image-credit \" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><i class=\"fr-inner\">Courtesy of Paul Leibinger GmbH &amp; Co. KG<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Four Peaks Brewing Company sees enhanced coding efficiency with LEIBINGER<\/h3>\n<p>Production downtime and unforeseen costs due to faulty marking systems posed significant challenges for Arizona&#8217;s largest brewery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourpeaks.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Four Peaks<\/strong><\/a>. Frequent printhead clogs severely impacted production efficiency. The solution came with the switch to LEIBINGER&#8217;s innovative printing technology. Thanks to the patented nozzle seal technology in <a href=\"https:\/\/leibinger-group.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LEIBINGER<\/strong><\/a> printers, clogs are now a thing of the past, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production and maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>At the vanguard of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2670-beer-wine-spirits-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>craft beer industry<\/strong><\/a> in the US, Four Peaks is the largest brewer in Arizona and has built a loyal following since it was founded in 1996. Famous for beers such as Kilt Lifter and Wow Wheat, it was acquired in 2016 by beverage giant Anheuser Busch. Four Peaks is therefore not just the creator of awesome beers; it is a modern and highly efficient business, and the person responsible for ensuring high levels of both quality and quantity is Gary Fogg, Head of Production since 2018.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The challenge: A fresh approach to coding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To enjoy craft beer at its best, you need to drink it fresh. The brewery therefore prints expiration dates on every can or bottle, which encourage customers to consume the beer within 120 days of leaving the brewery. This helps to ensure quality \u2014 but it can also create a headache for people like Gary because printing the expiration date can be problematic unless you have the right equipment. With LEIBINGER printers on every production line, Gary now enjoys problem-free operation, but it wasn\u2019t always this way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105084-four-peaks-brewing-company-sees-enhanced-coding-efficiency-with-leibinger\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button> <\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"fr-img-space-wrap\"><strong><span class=\"fr-img-caption\" style=\"width: auto; margin: auto;\"><span class=\"fr-img-wrap\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/01-January\/Features\/PS0125-BeerWineSpirits-4-McLaren.jpg?1737137241\" data-first-key=\"caption\" data-second-key=\"credit\" data-caption=\"McLaren Packaging\u2019s presentation tubes for spirits.\" data-credit=\"Courtesy of McLaren Packaging\" data-description=\"\" data-id=\"4156\" style=\"display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;\" alt=\"McLaren Packaging\u2019s presentation tubes for spirits.\" data-uuid=\"YTAtMTM1Mjk0\"\/><span class=\"fr-inner\" style=\"text-align: left; line-height: initial;\"><span class=\"epub-image-caption fr-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><\/p>\n<p>McLaren Packaging\u2019s presentation tubes for spirits.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> | <span class=\"epub-image-credit \" style=\"padding-bottom:5px;\"><i class=\"fr-inner\">Courtesy of McLaren Packaging<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>McLaren Wins for Innovation in Packaging at Spirits Business Awards<\/h3>\n<p>McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier of award-winning, paper-based packaging to the global spirits industry, has won the Innovation in Packaging category at the prestigious Spirits Business Awards 2024 with what has been lauded as a \u2018game-changing\u2019 design.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on McLaren\u2019s innovative packaging solutions, the award judges said: \u201cWhat stood out most about McLaren was its potential to seriously disrupt the spirits packaging industry with its sustainable, paper-based presentation tubes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe vertical perforation on the packaging tubes allows the paper body and metal base to be easily separated and recycled, while retaining a premium look and feel. McLaren Packaging\u2019s design could be a game-changer for the spirits industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McLaren has developed an innovative range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104850-mclaren-packaging-rolls-out-recyclable-whiskey-tubes-to-tackle-waste\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>easily recyclable presentation tubes<\/strong><\/a> of all shapes and sizes, primarily for distilled spirits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105208-mclaren-wins-for-innovation-in-packaging-at-spirits-business-awards\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105351-beer-wine-and-spirits-packaging-countless-routes-to-sustainability\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top \u2715 2024 was rife with innovation when it comes to beer, wine and spirits packaging. 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