The idea of using flexible packaging for wine and spirits is gaining traction by the day, and with good reason. Reduced costs, increased sustainability and the ability to create eye-catching designs that jump off the shelf are just three arguments for moving away from rigid packaging.

In 2022, the Coronavirus pandemic finally started to loosen its grip on consumer spending habits as mobility shot back up. However, this good news was offset by global supply issues as many industries failed to keep pace with rising consumer demand.

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The reduced availability of paper-based release liners has some parties turning to PET release liners as an alternative.