Glass package redesign helps take the weight off

A regional brewer has initiated a redesign of its glass bottles to reduce the weight of its packaging and improve its environmental efficiency. Marston’s Brewery...

Council announces new glass recycling system thanks to ‘impressive’ facility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAnzQl-EIs4 GLASS bottle and jar recycling is to move from segregated to mixed glass recycling in the Highlands. It comes thanks to a system from The...

Johnnie Walker launches its ‘biggest ever’ sustainability push

JOHNNIE Walker has launched what it says is its most ambitious sustainability drive to date. The wide-ranging action plan is focused on being from 'grain...
Hendricks gin bottle

Bespoke designs helping brands to stand out

THE market for niche and craft spirits such as gin and rum is growing every year and, according to glass manufacturer Beatson Clark, brands are looking for different ways to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

Verallia poised to complete acquisition of Allied Glass

GLASS container producer Verallia has signed a binding agreement with an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP for the acquisition of Allied Glass, a specialist...

New glass bottle looks to shake up the market

BOL Foods, makers of Power Shakes, have switched to a bespoke glass bottle supplied by Beatson Clark. The business launched its range of Power Shakes...

Glass tops class in food safety and recycling survey

More than half of UK consumers want food and drink in glass packaging, according to a recently published survey. The independent survey, which was commissioned...

Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation

ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo. The business fought off competition from 84 entries...

Fresh new look unveiled for flavoured spirits bottles

GLASS manufacturer Beatson Clark has updated the bottles used for Halewood Artisanal Spirits' JJ Whitley range of flavoured vodkas and gins.  Halewood recently launched the latest variant...
Sealed glass container

Glass-sealing adds spice to packaging

Demand for herbs and spices in glass packaging may be good for the planet, but it leads to challenges - particularly when it comes...