GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has produced a 420ml multi-dose glass bottle for functional drinks brand UNROOTED.
The brand previously used a standard 500ml bottle. The new 420ml solution has been designed to hold exactly seven 60ml servings, providing consumers with a one-week supply of UNROOTED’s functional shots, including Punchy Turmeric & Ginger, Mighty Ginger & Chilli, and Super Greens & Lemon.
The new flint bottle complements the brand’s 60ml single-shot container, which Beatson Clark began to produce earlier this year.
A key ingredient of UNROOTED drinks is the ‘world’s most powerful superfruit’, the baobab, which has formed part of the diet of hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa for thousands of years. UNROOTED’s founder Nathan Clemes grew up in South Africa surrounded by baobab trees and heard many stories about the power contained in the shelled fruits, which are said to support energy, immunity, and good gut health.
Nathan launched UNROOTED in 2020, creating functional healthy drinks from the baobab fruit which cannot be farmed and instead must be picked by hand in the wild.
With its many health benefits, glass packaging was described as the ‘obvious choice’ for UNROOTED.
“Baobab trees live for thousands of years, thriving and giving back to the planet. We think packaging should do the same,” said Olivia Sinclair, head of marketing at UNROOTED. “That’s why all our shots come in glass bottles, not plastic. But there’s more to it: whether you keep your shots in the fridge or in the cupboard, they stay fresh with no preservatives needed.
“Glass is infinitely recyclable and can be reused forever without losing quality – unlike plastic, which breaks down with every cycle. Glass is inert, meaning it won’t create harmful micro plastics – it doesn’t leach anything into your drink. What you sip is exactly what we packed.”
Charlotte Pike, marketing manager at Beatson Clark, added, “UNROOTED functional drinks are a great product, and our sustainable glass packaging complements the brand’s ethos perfectly. Not many people realise that glass is the only mainstream packaging material that doesn’t require a protective layer inside, as it is completely inert.”
Beatson Clark will be joining UNROOTED Drinks at the Glass Focus Awards in Manchester on November 20, where they will be honoured with a Glass Champion Award. The award celebrates brands which choose glass as their primary packaging, recognising its benefits for health, the environment, and taste.
“UNROOTED are a truly deserving winner of the Glass Champion Award,” Charlotte added. “They are passionate advocates for glass, not only for its sustainability and recyclability, but also for the way it protects the quality and integrity of their drinks. Their commitment to doing things the right way, for people and the planet, perfectly reflects what this award stands for, and we’re thrilled to celebrate their achievement.”
