The Impact Packaging Type Has on the Flavor of Wine

This is a literature review of the most commonly available wine packaging categories. This includes glass bottles, polyethylene terephthalate bottles (PET), bag-in-box (BIB), aluminum cans, and Tetra Pak. This review includes a description and history of each category. In addition, the market share and environmental impacts of each category are discussed. Special attention is paid to the reported impact on packaged wine flavor and aroma for each packaging type. Finally, the potential impacts on consumer preference are discussed. While glass is still the dominant packaging material within the wine industry and by consumer demand, economic and environmental concerns are driving the industry and consumers to investigate and adopt alternative packaging materials.

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This literature review provides an overview of the most commonly available wine packaging categories, discussing their description, history, market share, environmental impacts, effects on wine flavor and aroma, and potential impacts on consumer preference. It highlights the shift towards exploring and adopting alternative packaging materials driven by economic and environmental concerns in the wine industry.