As patrons of WineGB, and supplier of gift and transit packaging to many of the UK’s vineyards, we are proud to work with some of the country’s most respected wine and drink producers.

And, as households across the nation stock up on drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic for festive and holiday celebrations we thought we’d share a little about how we help get it from manufacturer to retailer to your home.

From cider makers to Scottish distilleries, to well-known big brand drinks, our expertise in drinks packaging has allowed our Boxes and Packaging sites to become a go-to choice for many drinks producers in the UK.

Popular due to its ability to offer bespoke designs and unrivalled product protection, an increasing number of drinks manufacturers are now choosing corrugated over other materials for its environmental and sustainability credentials.

For clarity food and beverage (F&B) is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector  contributing c.£38 billion to the economy annually and employing over 500,000 people.

Within that sector is a thriving drinks industry. The alcoholic drinks sector is expected to grow to a whopping £60.9 billion turnover in 2026,  whilst the no and low alcohol (NoLo) sector is continuing on a growth trajectory with sales increasing year on year and generating a 204 revenue of £380m.

When you consider that all this drink is most typically contained in bottles or cans the amount of packaging required is staggering. There must be a robust way of moving the product to market and doing so in a way that protects the product and promotes the product, allowing it to stand out on supermarket shelves and for the brand to be clearly represented.

This is where corrugated comes in.

Supporting the supply chain

Corrugated is the perfect material to move drinks products through the supply chain due to its strength and versatility.

Whether the bottles or cans are already pre-packed or whether they are being loaded directly into a transit case, corrugated offers the perfect solution. Its flexibility means our designers can create solutions that are made to measure with bespoke fittings and dividers to ensure products are safe, have limited movement during transit ensuring they arrive at their end destination intact and undamaged.

This type of solution is ideal for shipping high volumes of products into retail environments or boxes of wine or drinks direct to consumers through an ecommerce channel.

Looking good

Whilst the humble corrugated transit box is essential to the drinks sector supply chain, what happens when an eye-catching packaging solution is required?

Whether it’s a luxury single bottle gift box, a gift pack for a special or seasonal offer, or a retail ready solution to assist shoppers when making instore purchases, our talented designers can create the perfect pack or box.

And with a huge range of manufacturing capabilities across the group we can deliver the most impressive and accurate print finishes as well to ensure your products stand out in a busy marketplace.

Corrugated success

Corrugated is the ideal packaging material to protect bottles and cans for a range of reasons including flexibility, strength, sustainability and recyclability.

Because there is such a range of different board grades, our designers will advise and select the most appropriate board grades to fulfil the customers wishes. The choice will be made considering the weight of the products in the box or pack, how the products need to be protected, how the products will be accessed and how they will be stacked, stored and transported.

In addition, the fact that corrugated board is made from at least 80% recycled material and is 100% recyclable through domestic and commercial recycling methods, makes it hugely appealing to businesses and consumers alike.

All things considered; corrugated packaging truly is the ideal choice for the UK drinks industry.

With our expertise supporting businesses in the sector from small batch distilleries to large scale, household name drinks producers why not explore how we can support your business too.