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There is something exciting about starting a new year. A time to reflect on the year before, find ways to be better, to set goals and predictions for the year to come. So what is in store for the wine packaging this year?

With Christmas just around the corner and 2018 coming to an end we thought it was a good chance to reflect on the highlights of this year.

The debate over beer cans versus beer bottles continues to be a hot topic especially for craft brewers. A large SA craft brewer have led the way with the movement from bottles to cans by transferring all of its nine varieties of beer into cans which has left many smaller craft brewers wondering whether they should do the same.

We can all play a part in reducing our carbon footprint. VI Packaging. Vinpac International and Dorrien Estate are implementing an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015 Style) which will help us monitor, assess, plan and improve our environmental performance.

As many of you are aware, Vi Packaging, Vinpac International and Dorrien Estate are moving to a modern integrated technology platform. Our program will simplify the way we work, enabling us to deliver a consistent and positive customer experience.

VI Packaging are proud to be one of the 15 Australian businesses that have been announced as finalists for the 2018 Wine Industry IMPACT Awards. The Wine Industry IMPACT Awards recognise the success that is earned through collaboration at all levels of the value chain.

We are passionate about finding the perfect packaging solution for our customers, and are continuously monitoring industry trends and listening to what our customers need. Here we present just some of the services we offer that you may not be aware of.

Vi Packaging has worked with select wine and beer customers in WA for many years. We have recently increased our commitment to WA complementing our already experienced team with a Western Australian based packaging expert in Martin Smith.

On Friday 25th May we invited our valued customers and suppliers to celebrate 10 years in business with us over lunch and drinks. Everyone had a great time and it was a great opportunity for our suppliers and customers to meet up and share stories and a laugh.