Sustainability conversations in the wine industry often focus on vineyards and production, but packaging remains one of the most significant—and least understood—drivers of environmental impact, supply-chain efficiency, and commercial performance.

This webinar brings packaging to the forefront, exploring wine bottles, cans, alternative formats, and closures through a practical sustainability and sourcing lens. The session is moderated by Patrick Spencer, Executive Director of the Natural Cork Council, and features insights from winemakers and packaging specialists who share how packaging decisions are made in real commercial environments.

The webinar is hosted by Sid Patel, CEO of the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show.

What You’ll Learn

• How to evaluate and select packaging suppliers
• The key questions producers should ask vendors
• How to verify sustainability and environmental claims
• How closures and packaging formats impact logistics, cost structures, scalability, and market acceptance

Designed to be practical, commercially grounded, and decision-focused, wine producers can align sustainability goals with operational realities and long-term business performance. Whether you're considering alternative packaging formats, sustainable closures, or smarter sourcing strategies, this discussion provides valuable insights for making better packaging decisions in today’s evolving wine market.