20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
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
Glass manufacturer invests in recycling system
BEATSON Clark has splashed out £840,000 in a new recycling plant.
The company, which makes glass bottles and jars for the food, drink and pharmaceutical sectors,...
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...
O-I launches new collection of glass bottles made in Scotland
O-I has launched a new contemporary collection of standard glass bottles made in Scotland for European spirits customers.
The range was launched at the Rethinking Spirits...
Growing drinks brand opts for new amber bottle
ARTISAN drinks brand KTea has switched to Beatson Clark’s new amber drinks bottle for its kombucha fermented tea.
The Guernsey-based firm is using the 330ml...
Craft peanut butter brand makes the switch to bespoke glass jars
A UK peanut butter brand has switched to a bespoke glass jar designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark.
Described as ‘the Champagne of peanut butters’,...
Roar of approval for Lisbon Lions pack initiative
CELTIC fans can have limited-edition 'Lisbon Lions' packs of Magners delivered to their homes thanks to a "first-of-its-kind" partnership for C&C Group, the owners...
‘Furnace of the Future’ could herald new era in climate-neutral glass packaging
EUROPEAN glass manufacturers have collaborated on a project to build what is described as the first large scale hybrid electric furnace to run on...
3D prototyping: Getting a feel for it
Allied Glass now provides 3D printing as part of its design service, allowing customers to create a new bottle from scratch in a...
