Spirit of unity: new gin bottle celebrates Rugby World Cup

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has teamed up with new Scottish spirits brand, Union XV, to unveil a 'striking' bottle design described as embodying the...

Croxsons announces formal commitment to charitable giving through 10% pledge

CROXSONS has joined Giving What We Can's 10% Pledge and committed at least 10% of its net profits to effective charities. The move formalises Croxsons...

Diageo collaboration leads to creation of ‘most sustainable ever’ glass Scotch whisky bottle

DIAGEO has said that its collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc has led to the creation of the most sustainable glass Scotch whisky bottle ever. The...

Ardagh glass bottles used in hand sanitiser project

A Belgian drinks bottler has been producing hand sanitiser in glass bottles from Ardagh Group to help in the fight against Covid-19. Ardagh in Dongen,...

Jim Beam bottle captures flavour of Kentucky

Glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has captured the flavour of the American south in the new bespoke bottle it has designed for JIM BEAM® Original Bourbon Sauce. The...

Ardagh Group implements ‘industry first’ battery system in Irvine

GLASS producer Ardagh Group has implemented a sustainable battery storage system at its container plant in Irvine. The firm aims to increase resilience and energy...
Veronica Chambers

Croxsons appoints new quality & technical manager

GLASS packaging firm Croxsons has appointed Veronica Chambers as quality & technical manager. Veronica has over 10 years of experience in the drinks and packaging...
Glass bottle for functional drinks

Glass packs help bring positive energy to functional drinks brand

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....
A bespoke jar for Belgian spice brand ISFI: With its unique neck finish, the jar accommodates two different types of cap. This allowed ISFI to avoid having to purchase two sets of neck equipment for the same jar.

A material with clear advantages? Lynn Sidebottom’s guide to glass

Glass seems to have a bright future in packaging. Lynn Sidebottom of Beatson Clark looks at its properties and some of the capabilities to...

‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee

A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin. The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...