Packaging challenges with Octavian: The fine wine storage perspective
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable Member Interview podcast, I’m joined by Vincent O’Brien, managing director at Octavian, a UK-based fine wine storage company. As the long-term custodian of many fine wines shortly after their release, the team at Octavian has a unique perspective on the journey a case of wine takes before it enters the cellar.
We begin by discussing what sustainability looks like at Octavian before turning to packaging. Packaging is a major focus area for SWR, and it’s usually discussed on the podcast from the producer and retailer point of view. In this episode, Vincent shares the fine wine storage perspective, explaining why packaging is important from both a functionality and sustainability standpoint, and how current packaging trends are creating new challenges for the long-term storage of fine wine.
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The Sustainable Wine Podcast is the official podcast of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR)—the global coalition driving sustainability in the wine industry. SWR brings together businesses across the wine value chain to tackle shared challenges, foster innovation, and create measurable impact.
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