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When sustainability sparkles: Gary Smith’s vision for MDCV’s future
London Packaging Week panellist and MDCV UK CEO Gary Smith explains how the business’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is reshaping English viticulture, setting a new standard in quality and environmental stewardship.

Bring a box: Making boxed wine socially acceptable again
Laylo Co-Founders Laura Riches and Laura Rosenberger on giving up their safe and steady jobs to de-stigmatise wine boxes, make boxed wine cool again, and turn them into something you can proudly display.

The future of Korean wine lies in premium quality
Growth, challenges, and opportunities in South Korea’s evolving wine landscape

Beans mean the world to Difference Coffee Founder Amir Gehl
How did he go from a non-coffee-drinking tea-lover to joining an exclusive club and selling some of the world’s rarest, most unique speciality coffees?

Breaking boundaries: ALPLA’s PET wine bottle revolutionises sustainability in packaging
Cutting carbon, saving costs, and pioneering circular economy in wine packaging

A toast to the remarkable journey of the bottle
How receptacles that are multipurpose, beautiful, and filled with quality enable brands to hand deliver a very personal message.

Ardagh Glass and Olly Alexander Unveil Absolut Mosaik: A Limited Edition Vodka Bottled Masterpiece
Fusing Artistry and Innovation in a Vibrant Tribute to Collective Harmony.

Scantrust Partners with U-label and spiritsEUROPE for Enhanced E-Labelling Platform
Streamlining Compliance with EU Regulations in the Wine and Spirits Industry

Producers relish the omnichannel packaging challenge
Packaging design teams are at the forefront of driving innovation, shaping brand identity, and captivating audiences.

A bridge over troubled waters
With the fizz of the luxe era at risk of going flat, and customers starting to ask serious questions about their purchases, can packaging can provide some of the answers?

Viscose and Isle Of Wight Distillery: A Sustainable Packaging Success Story
Innovative Solutions for Growth and Environmental Conservation

The Label Makers Collaborates with Dà Mhìle Distillery to Elevate Spirit Branding
Collaboration Unveils the Millennium Cask Reserve MM20, Setting New Standards in Scotch Whisky Packaging