Whether it’s the growth of the wine, spirits and craft beer markets or the popularity of natural beverages, glass packaging manufacturers note that these trends are having a positive effect on this primary packaging material.

“We’re seeing emerging categories such as energy drinks explore glass packaging,” says Cedric Washington, senior marketing manager of food and non-alcoholic beverages for Owens-Illinois (O-I), Perrysburg, Ohio. “There’s also the ongoing growth of the natural, health[y] beverage categories such as teas and juices.”