Asahi Super Dry, a brand of Asahi Beer USA, Torrance, Calif., will launch new packaging for the first time in 15 years in the U.S. market. The upgraded packaging gives the brand a globally consistent visual identity, with its sleek black and silver premium branding, the company says.

Although suppliers are innovating emerging packaging materials, like pouches and cartons, glass, aluminum and plastic, namely PET, continue to remain dominant in the beverage industry. In addition to the product protection that these packages provide, they’re also offering beverage-makers several other benefits.

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.