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...

Ardagh helps shape new-look whisky bottle

ARDAGH Group has unveiled the new William Grant ‘Triplewood’ whisky bottle, which has been redesigned for a global relaunch of its whisky range. Ardagh collaborated...
Glass being recycled

Beatson Clark helps council keep glass recycling local

YORKSHIRE-based manufacturer Beatson Clark has revealed it is now receiving some of Leeds City Council’s glass from the local authority's first kerbside glass collection...

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...
Dr Lukas Burkhardt

Vetropack Group begins 2026 with new CEO

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack Group has appointed Dr Lukas Burkhardt as its new CEO. The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired at the...

Four Corners Gin: A true taste of America

Sponsored content: Four Corners Gin is a unique gin that celebrates the essence of America through its unique blend of botanicals sourced from right across the United States.
Wine bottles in a box

Glass packaging specialist set for Vineyard & Winery Show debut

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has revealed it will make its first appearance at the Vineyard & Winery Show, showcasing its range of wine bottles...
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...

Glass packaging business launches new solar power plant

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that a solar power plant at its facility in Moerdijk, the Netherlands, is now supplying renewable electricity on-site, to...
Thatchers Cider Juicy Apple

Embossed bottles help new cider drink to stand out

GLASS packaging manufacturer Croxsons has supported Thatchers Cider with the launch of the firm's newest creation - Juicy Apple - by supplying bespoke 500ml...