Packaging
Packaging · format, fill, and format protection
Packaging decisions shape product shelf life, consumer perception, distribution compatibility, and production cost. For GF beer, packaging also affects how credibly the product presents its safety story at the point of sale.
Bottles, cans, and kegs each have different implications for oxygen pickup, label space, cold chain requirements, and retail channel fit. The right format depends on the style, the consumer, and where the product is being sold.
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Packaging format guidance based on craft brewery operations practice, GF labeling requirements, and specialty beverage retail channel standards.
- Cans
- Kegs
- Packaging line considerations