Could glass be dethroned as wine’s top packaging?

Researchers unbox consumer perceptions of wine packaging By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas With nearly 400 years under its cork, glass is still the top choice for consumers when it comes to packaging preferences for wine, but sustainability concerns may open the way to other container types, a study by food science and economics researchers …

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