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Beyond the bottle – Wine’s quiet packaging transformation – Category Intel

Joe Bates
Last updated: 11/03/2025 at 7:57 PM
By Joe Bates
11 March 2025
12 Min Read

New formats, AI technology and a drive to attract younger consumers are shaking up the wine packaging scene.


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The traditionally conservative world of wine packaging is undergoing a revolution. With sales and production dropping globally and the industry struggling to connect with Millennial and Gen Z consumers, many wineries have resorted to ripping up the rule book.Standard 75cl glass bottles with classic, information-heavy labels remain a staple, but alternative packaging formats, eco-friendly innovations and AI-driven design strategies are emerging as gamechangers.Wine kegs and the ‘bagnum’ As consumers embrace new ways to enjoy wine beyond the standard 75cl bottle, formats like cans, bag-in-b

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Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.
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