There are some recent key consumer trends that have had an effect on the glass container industry, and this article review's five of those trends, the first of which is mentioned here: Nutraceuticals - The increase of products promoting health and wellness has also raised the awareness of the superior barrier qualities of glass. POM Wonderful is a great example of a premium beverage pumped with antioxidants. Higher quality ingredients demand superior protection from oxygen, light, or loss of carbonation. Glass offers the highest barrier protection of any packaging material, protects the product formulation, and maintains long-term shelf life.
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Journal Title
Glass Talk 2004: www.Gpi.org/Glasstalk/Gt904.Htm#Article3
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 2590