June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025 (Arlington, VA) — The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) issued a strong statement in response to the Department of Energy’s surprising decision to abruptly terminate funding for multiple...
January 8, 2025
Arlington, VA – January 8, 2025 – The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), the trade association representing America’s glass packaging manufacturers, celebrates the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and...
October 29, 2024
2024: A Classic Vintage for Napa Valley: Napa Valley growers and winemakers are reflecting on another noteworthy harvest. Described as dynamic and rich in flavor, the 2024 vintage promises to deliver quality...
October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024 (Indianapolis) – Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (Ardagh), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has partnered with Don’t Trash Glass to accelerate opportunities in Chicago and beyond...
July 25, 2024
Sometime early next year, the federal government should conclude its investigation into whether some imported glass wine bottles are being sold at ...
June 27, 2024
Department of Commerce’s early determinations mirror industry and workforce concerns.
By Scott DeFife
The June announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined the government...
June 4, 2024
FTC Preparing Lawsuit over Alcohol Pricing: The FTC is targeting Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the largest U.S. alcohol distributor, with a Depression-era price discrimination law not used by the...
June 4, 2024
Contenders will vie for top slot in product categories as well as Sustainability & Innovation, Global Member Container
June 4th – ARLINGTON, VA — The Glass Packaging Institute is pleased to announce...
January 27, 2023
UWGS Recap: Back to Business: The 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium concluded January 26 and, judging by the comments we received on the trade show floor, it's back, baby!...
January 27, 2023
DeFife provided a glass market update at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, highlighting the sustainability of wine in glass bottles and the upcoming implementation of packaging laws that will increase...
January 27, 2022
Wine Bottle Shortage Is a Myth Says Glass Packaging Institute President: In his remarks and presentation to the press DeFife stated that: “A glass shortage is not an accurate description of the current...
October 4, 2021
Winning Glass Bottles Showcase Brand Innovation & Sustainability
Arlington, VA (October 4, 2021) – The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Clear...
March 31, 2021
2021 Clear Choice Awards Submission Deadline Extended to the End of April
Arlington, VA (March 31, 2021) – The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is extending the entry deadline for the 2021 Clear...
March 1, 2021
Manufacturers can enter to win recognition as the “best in glass packaging”
Arlington, VA (March 1, 2021) – The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is pleased to announce the resurgence of the Clear...
November 5, 2014
New research predicts California droughts will worsen:
Future droughts in California are likely to bite deeper and last longer than the one now gripping the state, according to new research into the...













