Innovative Ways to Improve Your Wine Packaging Game

Why is wine packaging important?There are many different practical functions of wine packaging. First and foremost, it protects the wine and acts as a vessel to transport your wine from the winery to read more

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Screen Printing or Etching: Which Decoration Is Right for Your Label?

Selecting the right decoration method for your wine bottles shapes how your brand appears on the shelf and in customers’ hands. Both read more

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Right-Sized Wine: Meeting Consumers Where They Are

Consumers are drinking differently. Smart wineries are packaging differently.The wine industry is entering a moment where packaging innovation is no longer a nice-to-have. It is becoming essentia read more

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The Fine Line Between Parody Trademarks and Infringement: What Brand Owners Need to Know

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, and for many entrepreneurs, a catchy brand name for their company or products is the first step toward success. In recent years, companies—especia read more

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Beyond Pretty Pictures: How A Custom-Designed Vineyard Map Turns Tasting Room Visits Into Educational Experiences

Tasting room guests aren't looking for just a pour – they're craving understanding and a deeper connection to your brand. Your guests want to know why your Pinot Noir vineyard is in a co read more

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Sustainable Wine Packaging in 2025: What Wineries Need to Know

Sustainability isn’t just influencing how wine is made. It’s transforming how it’s packaged, shipped, and shared. From lighter bottles to foil-free designs, eco-conscious packaging h read more

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Scott Gerien and John Trinidad Speak at International Wine Law Association (AIDV-IWLA) Annual Conference

DP&F Managing Partner John Trinidad and Intellectual Property lead Scott read more

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When does Shopify make sense? (And when Activ8 eCommerce wins)

Choosing your eCommerce path—simple decision guideBoth options are strong. Here’s a quick way to choose:Choose Activ8 eCommerce if you want:One vendor, one dashboardClub-first selling with read more

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Trends in Packaging

The beverage industry is evolving, and so is packaging. Eco-friendly materials like Plantcorc® Interactive closures like QR-enabled STELVIN® liners Shelf-ready branding via shrink sleeves and read more

What does your packaging say about your brand?

Your packaging does more than protect your product—it introduces your brand before a word is ever spoken.Whether you bottle wine, spirits, beer, cider, olive oil, or maple syrup, every detail se read more