MPs urge Government for change over single-use packaging regulations

A committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to focus on reducing all forms of single-use packaging, whilst also making alterations to the proposed plastic packaging tax

Refillable skincare start-up opts for glass packaging

GLASS specialist Croxsons has produced primary packaging for refillable skincare brand, Necessary Good. Established in March 2023, Necessary Good makes essential skincare products and chose...

Local presence key to Cognac growth

STOELZLE Glass Group has opened a new sales office in Cognac, France to boost the firm’s standing within the Cognac market.  The business belives that having...
Croxsons collaborated with Thatchers Cider to launch their newest innovation, Juicy Apple, by supplying bespoke 500ml glass bottles, each embossed with Thatcher’s name on the shoulder

A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges

REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market. Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...

O-I adds to spirit sector capabilities

GLASS packaging specialist O-I plans “continued investment”in its Alloa facility to increase its offering in the premium spirits sector. Vitaliano Torno, president O-I Europe said,...

Premium spirits: selecting the perfect packaging partner

Choosing the right packaging partner is critical to the success of a premium spirits brand. Here, Berlin Packaging outlines five core areas of consideration...

Ardagh apprentices impress awards judges

APPRENTICES at Irvine-based Ardagh Glass have been earning recognition for their skills. 20-year-old Mark McColl was recently named Irvine Incorporated Trades Apprentice of The Year for 2016. Meanwhile,...

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...

The glass is definitely half full

The global glass bottles and containers market is on the rise, thanks to demand from beer drinkers and premium food producers. Scotland’s first deposit...
Transport box for glass water bottles

Fibre-based packaging solution created for artisan water glass bottles

DS Smith and Alpine Water Produktions- und Vertriebsgesellschaft m.b.H have teamed up on a project to create an innovative packaging solution for the artesian...