Family-owned Universal Packaging in Vernon, BC closes after 40 years due to severely affected grape crop, leading to bankruptcy.
Universal Packaging, a family-owned business in Vernon, British Columbia, will close on September 26 after nearly 40 years in operation. The closure is primarily due to a severely affected grape crop in the region, which production manager Richard Christianson described as the tipping point for the company. Universal Packaging, which supplies glass bottles for craft brands, is filing for bankruptcy amidst these challenges.
September 15, 2024
3 Articles