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Convincing alternatives: The sustainable packaging debate

Published:  22 April, 2026

A diverse market for alternative wine packaging has sprung up in the past decade or so. No wonder, as making packaging more sustainable is an easy way of cutting emissions out of the supply chain. After all, between 30% and 60% of wine’s carbon footprint is a result of its packaging (Wine GB).

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Ben Franks appointed CEO of Canned Wine Group

Published:  25 February, 2026

Canned Wine Group has announced that one of its founders, Ben Franks, has been appointed CEO of the company, as the business shifts to a new strategic direction with a focus on increasing UK growth.

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Soapbox: Putting pressure on the supply chain for a sustainable future

Published:  18 March, 2025

Canned Wine Group chief commercial officer Ben Franks says the trade should be leveraging its buying power to bring about a sustainable future

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Soapbox: Storytelling and self-sabotage in the wine industry

Published:  09 July, 2024

Ben Franks, co-founder of The Canned Wine Co on how the trade could be attracting talent and investment to give wine a much-needed boost.

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Novel Wines acquires Croatian Fine Wines as it eyes expansion

Published:  06 December, 2023

Bath-based wine merchant Novel Wines will finalise its acquisition of Croatian Fine Wines by the end of 2023. The move is a part of Novel Wines’ expansion strategy as it widens its wholesale operation to supply its esoteric wine and spirits range to a national audience.

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Ben Franks joins Canned Wine Co. full-time

Published:  25 September, 2023

Ben Franks, the CEO and wine buyer who founded Novel Wines, has stepped down from his role to join Canned Wine Co., full-time, as CCO from January 2024.

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Canada’s Cool Climate Sensibility

Published:  03 June, 2021

Harpers’ recent Canadian-flavoured webinar looked at the emerging regions and styles from this exciting country as it emerges onto the global wine scene, as Andrew Catchpole reports.

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