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Cork vs. Screw Cap: Can Your Closure Choice Help Sell Your Wine? When it comes to wine, every detail matters, from the vineyard where the

Pride in Every Pour: Make Great Wine at Home with These Essential Items & Tips As you serve dinner, someone asks, “What will pair well

Maple syrup is a healthy alternative to artificial sweeteners and stands alone as a favorite topping for breakfast dishes!  The market is projected to witness

The Benefits of Bulk Glass The cost of cased ware is always changing, and is determined by the cost of fuel, freight, corrugated and labor. 

Label Basics Are you ready to create a great looking label?  When you get out your box of crayons, you need to keep in mind

Bubbly Basics A myriad of fizzy drinks have become accessible and affordable champagne alternatives for at home celebrations and now compete for space on store

Cork… Naturally! The inherent qualities of natural cork make it the most familiar and popular choice of closure for today’s winemakers. Recent studies suggest that

It is time to think about the box! Your outer packaging says something about your wine before your customers taste the wine! Look around your

What is “transition” glass? When glass manufacturers change their tanks from one color to another, the bottles that are produced between the “true” colors are

What is a punt and why is the bottle made that way? Historically, punts were a function of wine bottles being made by glassblowers. The seam was pushed up

What is the difference between a straight or chamfered style cork? A straight cork has a definite edge to both sides. The chamfered corks edges are beveled, creating a

Bordeaux, Burgundy or Hock? A Bordeaux bottle (Like our W5) has pronounced shoulders at the bottom of the neck. Also referred to as “claret” style, this bottle is

Choosing the correct screw cap for my bottle. Looking to use a screw cap instead of a cork?  It is crucial that you match the

Liner Lessons – Learn about the liners in our closures LINER LESSONS – Learn a little about liners with Waterloo Container What is the Liner? 

Eco Series Our suppliers have a commitment to sustainability, which motivates them to develop effective solutions that meet the challenge of protecting the environment. The

What is Forecasting? Forecasting is a way of managing your glass needs. A Customer Service Rep or Sales Associate will work one on one with

Choosing the Right Closure Choosing the proper closure can make or break your project’s look, taste and success. Let’s hear what some of the leading

Tips for Recieving Freight We have compiled a great set of helpful tips to make your freight delivery experience hassle free! Plan Ahead: You can avoid

Why Glass? Glass packaging protects its content and enhances a brand’s appeal. Glass does not alter or change the taste of the contents in the

Things to Consider when Choosing your Packaging Things to Consider When Choosing Your Beverage PackagingOne of the most fun steps in creating your brand is

Things to Consider when Choosing your Packaging Provider The first step to a successful package is finding the right packaging partner.  We have compiled some

What is Repack? Waterloo Container offers on-site repack service. Repack is one of the many helpful services we offer to enhance or customize your packaging options. This means

The New Packaging Reality Three things to think about during the pandemic related supply shortage The Shortage is Real There is a lot of press