*The main driver for current developments in bottle closures, apart from improvements in existing concepts, is a steady pipeline of innovations. * For high-value products and the creation of unique ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Experienced independent writer with a background in the wine industry. are down to 18%.” Alternative closures have had success in ...

One subject that I receive a ton of inquiries about is all of the different closures utilized in today’s wine bottles. What are their differences? What are their advantages? It can be quite confusing.

When it comes to recycling and environmental product design, the ever-present plastic bottle cap has always been something of an afterthought. But some sustainability experts within the packaging ...

It was only about two decades ago that one wine bottle closure — the natural cork — was the choice for wine producers and consumers. We know by now why that became a problem, but in case you forget, ...