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Hennessy still exploring bottling Cognac in China to mitigate tariff challenges
LVMH's Hennessy, a renowned producer of premium Cognac, has been exploring a strategic pilot project to bottle its popular VSOP and XO lines directly in China, aiming to produce an estimated 600,000 cases annually for the domestic market. Henri Berthe, CEO of Rockwood Bottling, a French-owned glass and ceramic bottling plant in China, highlights several benefits of filling in China: • Tariff avoidance: By importing bulk spirits and bottling them in a Chinese free trade zone, Cognac producers can bypass steep tariffs on finished products. • Cost savings: Local bottling reduces expenses by leveraging Chinese-made glass and packaging materials, yielding savings of up to 20%. • Market agility: Bottling within China enables producers to maintain ready-to-ship inventory, improving responsiveness to market demand.
Why tinted glass and ceramic bottles are superior to aluminum cans for preserving THC potency in cannabis drinks
As the market for THC-infused beverages continues to grow, so does the need for effective packaging that preserves the potency and quality of these innovative drinks. The right choice of packaging is crucial for both producers and consumers alike. Let's explore why tinted or dark glass bottles, as well as ceramic bottles, are superior to transparent glass bottles or aluminum cans for storing THC drinks and beverages.
Tequila uncovered: A guide to quality, varieties, and craftsmanship
Tequila is a spirit steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. And while its reputation for salt-licking, shot-downing, lime-sucking party antics has lasted decades, the 2010s and 2020s have seen a growing appreciation for premium and artisanal tequilas. This has led to a more nuanced understanding of tequila as a complex and high-quality spirit, suitable for both the nightlife scene and sophisticated tasting. But what exactly makes a tequila premium and a symbol of refinement? Let's delve into the intricate world of tequila, exploring the factors that contribute to its quality, the different types, and the unique regions that produce the best tequila in the world.
Ensuring unparalleled glass bottle quality: A peek into Rockwood's quality control processes
At Rockwood Glass, we take immense pride in crafting high-quality custom glass bottles. Our commitment to excellence begins with rigorous quality control processes implemented at every stage of the glass manufacturing journey. Let's delve into the meticulous steps we take to ensure the superior quality of glass bottles for our clients in the spirits and liquor industry.
Unveiling the science & art behind well-fitted closures, corks, and caps for alcoholic beverages
Meticulous sealing techniques between the “finish” (the moth of the bottle’s neck), and the “closure” (cork or cap) are required to guarantee 100% leak-free bottles and untainted product…without leaving aesthetics behind. Can both science and art be combined to provide consumers with an optimal experience from a noteworthy bespoke bottle? Leading bottle manufacturing companies, such as French-owned Rockwood Glass in Shanghai have R&D specialists and design teams who work together to achieve commendable results.
Inside Rockwood’s state-of-the-art bottling factory
A state-of-the-art bottling factory that has set new standards in quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. Located in an Economic Free Zone just outside the city of Shanghai, China, this bottling plant is owned by the French family-run company, Rockwood Glass. The fusion of French heritage with Chinese efficiency and innovation creates a dynamic blend that has redefined the bottling of high-end spirits and liquors in the industry.
Rise in custom glass bottle orders for non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs
To further enhance the sustainability, longevity, and appeal of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol spirits, custom-made glass bottles have become increasingly popular. These tailor-made containers are designed with creativity and precision to meet the specific needs of each brand and its product. This is where Rockwood Glass, a renowned custom glass bottle manufacturer, comes into play. Rockwood Glass, ranked in the top 5 glass bottle factories globally, is a French-owned company based in a Free-Trade Zone outside Shanghai, China. Rockwood’s expertise lies in crafting custom glass bottles that not only elevate the aesthetics of world-famous liquors and spirits but also align perfectly with sustainability goals.
Where can you order custom made glass bottles?
Companies that come to Rockwood Glass for their exclusive glass bottles are assigned an in-house design team for the conception of their specialty bottle. Depending on the client brief and branding strategy, tailor-made bottle designs can range from minimalist and refined, to striking or eccentric. Works of art that promise results on store shelves. Rockwood is also a spirit producer, private label developer, and bottler...a one-stop-shop provider!
The benefits of manufacturing your custom bottles in Duty-Free Zones in China
What is a Duty-Free Zone for manufacturing? It is officially known as a Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which is a type of Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with several economic benefits. Within these zones, goods are imported, handled, manufactured, and exported without direct intervention from customs. What’s in it for your spirit and liquor brands? Affordability and efficiency in custom bottle production, bottling services, and shipping. If you opt to have your tailor-made glass bottles manufactured and bottled by a bottle production company located in an FTZ in China, you will reap the many advantages offered by such a location.
Choose Rockwood's private label expertise for your spirits & liquors
Are you ready to embark on a journey of crafting your own private label? At Rockwood, we've joined forces with esteemed distilleries like Real Craft Distillery in the Netherlands to curate exceptional spirits and liquors tailored precisely to the palates and preferences of our esteemed clients. Rockwood is a French-owned one-stop shop bespoke bottle manufacturer, spirit producer, private label developer, and bottler, based in China.
How are glass bottles manufactured at Rockwood Glass in China?
Let's examine how the French-owned, China-based company, Rockwood Glass, creates tailor-made glass bottles for its world-renowned clients. It is a 1-stop shop for all steps of bespoke bottle and closure design, manufacturing, packaging, and delivery. Its factories are known for producing glass bottles of superior quality, thanks to both the know-how, and the on-site state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. The company has six production lines for glass bottles alone. Despite being based in China, Rockwood Glass adheres to European quality control (QC) standards, ensuring that every bottle that leaves the factories is free of blemishes and imperfections.
The benefits of glass bottles for storing spirits, liquor, wine, and beer
Glass bottles have many benefits for storing spirits, liquors, and other beverages. They are durable, transparent, hygienic, ideal for preserving the quality and taste of the product, fully recyclable, and beautiful. Rockwood is the largest French-owned custom glass and ceramic bottle factory in China. It produces over 6 million exclusive bottles for some of the most prominent premium brands in the global spirits and beverages arena, and a further 500+ million classic bottles, annually.
5 reasons why glass bottles are better than plastic bottles for storing spirits and liquors
When it comes to storing consumable liquids like spirits, liquors, and other beverages, choosing the right packaging material is crucial. Glass has long been revered as the ideal medium for ensuring the safety, quality, and taste of its contents. Its exceptional properties make it a superior choice over plastic bottles. Let’s explore the compelling reasons why glass bottles outshine plastic bottles in regard to their health, hygiene, and safety features.
China to the rescue of the glass bottle production crisis
How are the Rockwood glass bottle manufacturing plants keeping up with the influx of new glass bottle orders? Berthe states that in anticipation and quick reactivity to the crisis, the European-owned glass company in Shanghai built numerous new furnaces, created new production lines, and increased capacity by approximately 100,000 tons. Rockwood Glass is ranked in the top 5 custom glass bottle manufacturers globally.
Glass & ceramic bottle transport: 85% drop in freight rates from Shanghai China to West Coast USA
Did you know that around 90% of global trade is transported by sea? This is around 11 billion tons worth of goods per year. With such a dependency on maritime trade, it comes as no surprise that the freight rate crisis had such a severe impact on the global economy. Rockwood & Hines Glass Group, China’s largest foreign-owned manufacturer of custom glass and ceramic bottles, felt the impact. As did our clients. We saw 40ft container rates (Shanghai to West Coast USA) spike from 2,500 USD in June 2020 to 20,000 USD by September 2021.