Francis Sullivan

First global sustainability standard for glass moves a step closer

ResponsibleGlass, the organisation established last year to maximise the contribution of glass to a sustainable society, has published the first draft of its International...
Customers and special guests gathered at Beatson Clark for the celebration event

Beatson Clark marks 275 years of glass packaging manufacturing

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has marked 275 years of manufacturing by welcoming customers and guests to a special event at its Rotherham site. The...
Mineral water in glass bottle

Mineral water brand opts for tamper evident closure solution

AMCOR has announced it is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper evident closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg. The Amcor...
Jerry can rum bottle

Can-do spirit: Croxsons provides bottle solution for veterans with a passion for rum

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has helped two former Royal Corps of Signals servicemen create the ideal look for a new rum being launched. Veterans Dan...
Sparkling wine bottle on production line

‘First’ British-made sparkling wine bottle launched

CROXSONS has collaborated with glass manufacturer Encirc to oversee the first production run of Sovereign, which is described as the UK's first British-made sparkling...
Limoncello liqueur bottle

Luxardo removes frosted glass finish from Limoncello bottle

LUXARDO has unveiled a new look for its Limoncello liqueur bottle. The traditional frosted bottle has been replaced by a vertically fluted design that aims...
Rhine wine bottles

Vetropack unveils sustainable wine bottle innovations

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack has developed two new sustainable solutions for the Austrian wine industry. The firm revealed it has further developed the 0.75-litre Rhinewine bottle,...
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Ardagh Glass Packaging launches transformation initiative

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has launched a new initiative designed to transform its business, enhance its competitive position, and secure long-term success in the...
Glass gin bottle

The Three Chimneys raises a glass to new gin

THE Isle of Skye’s famous restaurant with rooms, The Three Chimneys, has teamed up with one of the UK’s most northerly distilleries to launch...
Lightweighted food jars

Lightweighted food jars offer brands flexibility

IN response to a growing trend of brands consolidating their packaging, while still demanding a premium on-shelf appearance, UK-based glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has...