Why Bag-in-Box Wine Packaging Is Better Than Glass Bottles

Bag-in-box wine packaging seals wine in a flexible food-grade pouch inside a cardboard box, with a tap that pours wine straight into a glass. Once a low-cost format, bag-in-box wine is now a premium alternative to glass bottles, blocking light and oxygen, keeping unopened wine good for up to a year and cutting waste.

How Bag-in-Box Wine Packaging Works

Bag-in-box wine packaging has two parts: a flexible food-grade pouch that holds the wine, and a cardboard box, usually octagonal, around it. A tap is attached to the pouch through a contracting system, and pulling the tap releases the wine into a bottle-sized glass ready for drinking.

How Long Bag-in-Box Wine Stays Good

Bag-in-box wine packaging protects the wine completely from light and oxygen, so the wine stays in optimal condition until it is consumed. Unopened bag-in-box wine can be kept for up to a year.

Why Restaurants and Bars Choose Bag-in-Box Wine

Bag-in-box wine lets restaurants and bars serve their house pour in carafes or on the table without the bulk of a bottle. Bag-in-box also reduces wine wastage, because the wine can be poured directly from the pouch into a glass or carafe for individual servings.

Is Bag-in-Box Wine Packaging Better for the Environment Than Glass?

Bag-in-box wine packaging outperforms traditional glass bottles on environmental impact, and the comparison is concrete:

• A bag-in-box can be up to 10 times less carbon-intensive than a traditional glass bottle.
• 90% of a wine's environmental impact comes from its packaging and transport.
• The plastic used in a bag-in-box is the safest, most non-toxic form of polyethylene available, and it has a much lower carbon footprint than glass.
• Both the pouch and the outer box are fully recyclable, and producing a bag-in-box requires far less energy than producing a glass bottle.
• A bag-in-box is lighter and easier to transport and ship than a bottle, which reduces carbon emissions during production and shipping.

Why Bag-in-Box Is Cheaper for Smaller Producers

Bag-in-box packaging costs a lot less to produce than glass bottles, which makes it more affordable for smaller producers. The lightweight design of bag-in-box means it takes up less space when it is shipped or stored.

Wine Quality, Materials and Where to Use Bag-in-Box

A growing number of premium producers have started producing wine in bag-in-box, which opens up their wine lists to more drinkers looking for a sustainable way to enjoy their favourite wine. Recent advances in technology mean bag-in-box wines have been improving in quality, and bag-in-box wines are now comparable to bottled wines. The pouch is made of sturdy food-grade material, which makes bag-in-box a safe, hygienic and sustainable alternative to glass; bag-in-box can be used almost anywhere a bottle of wine would normally go, from the dinner table to a picnic blanket, and it makes a perfect party box. Drinkers can choose from crisp, mineral Loire wines, delicate Gruner Veltliners and rich, robust Riojas. Common specs include the 5l bag in box and the bag in box with tap. Guangdong Kody Packaging Products Co.,Ltd. (Dongguan Kody Plastic Products Co.,Ltd.) supplies bag-in-box and other flexible packaging formats.

FAQ

Q：Is bag-in-box wine cheap wine?

A：No. Bag-in-box wine was once associated with low-quality value wines, but bag-in-box wine has evolved into a premium alternative to traditional glass bottles, and a growing number of premium producers now use the format; recent advances in technology mean bag-in-box wines are now comparable to bottled wines.

Q：How long can unopened bag-in-box wine be kept?

A：Unopened bag-in-box wine can be kept for up to a year, because bag-in-box packaging fully protects the wine from light and oxygen and keeps the wine in optimal condition until it is consumed.

Q：Is bag-in-box wine packaging environmentally friendly?

A：Yes. A bag-in-box can be up to 10 times less carbon-intensive than a traditional glass bottle, because the plastic used is the safest, most non-toxic form of polyethylene available and has a much lower carbon footprint than glass, and both the pouch and the outer box are fully recyclable; 90% of a wine's environmental impact comes from its packaging and transport.