USA – Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), a division of the Ardagh Group, has recently renewed its supply agreement with Oliver Winery to sustain the production of the majority of its wine bottles.
This reaffirmed agreement highlights the long-lasting partnership between the two entities, guaranteeing that the majority of Oliver Winery’s wine bottles will continue to be manufactured by AGP-North America.
This renewal solidifies the existing partnership between Oliver Winery, a prominent winery ranked as the 28th largest in the United States, and AGP-North America, a reputable supplier of glass bottles specifically serving the US wine industry.
The collaboration between AGP-North America and Oliver Winery is significantly influenced by their close geographical proximity. AGP-North America’s headquarters in Fishers, Indiana, is located just 65 miles away from Oliver Winery in Bloomington, Indiana.
Oliver Winery is recognized as a renowned producer of authentic, premium fruit wines. The focus on quality is evident in AGP-North America’s selection of glass bottles, an aspect in which they excel.
AGP-North America is dedicated to the production of bottles that reflect and enhance the brand image of Oliver Winery, showcasing a modern and high-quality design.
Both companies demonstrate a notable emphasis on sustainability. Julie Adams, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oliver Winery, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability by disclosing their intention to transition to lighter glass and screwcaps by the year 2024.
This strategic initiative is intended to mitigate their carbon emissions while simultaneously maintaining the quality and affordability of their wine, thereby harmonizing effectively with their unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability.
AGP-North America and Oliver Winery are engaged in a collaborative effort to implement sustainable initiatives, specifically focusing on the practice of “right weighting” their glass bottles.
The objective of this process is to preserve the inherent environmental advantages of glass as a recyclable and inert substance, while concurrently improving consumer attractiveness and minimizing the overall environmental footprint.
Ardagh, boasting a rich history spanning more than 125 years, has consistently been a pioneer in the production of cutting-edge glass bottles within the United States.
The company provides a wide selection of high-quality wine bottles in a variety of colors, sizes, styles, and finishes. All of these bottles are carefully produced in strategically located facilities throughout major wine-producing regions in North America.
Liz Curtin, the Vice President for wine at AGP-North America, highlighted the synergistic alliance that exists between Ardagh Glass Packaging and Oliver Winery.
This statement underscores their shared dedication to supplying high-quality glass bottles to the winery, thereby guaranteeing the distribution of exceptional wines to consumers throughout the United States.
