Sealant puts a lid on toxicity concerns
Plasticisers continue to present challenges for brand owners packaging oily foods in glass jars. Coatings and sealants specialist Actega explained the situation to Packaging...
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...
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...
Why glass is still a clear winner
By Charlotte Taylor, marketing manager at glass manufacturer Beatson Clark
DESPITE competition from other materials, glass continues to hold its own as the premium packaging...
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...
Winning the war on waste
The task of reducing our carbon footprint still has huge untapped potential but some firms are stepping up to the plate.
THE latest figures from...
Glass specialist ‘Voices’ approval for new limited edition vodka bottle
ARDAGH Glass has revealed its work in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which contains 80% recycled glass content.
Ardagh's product design team worked...
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...
‘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,...
Swedish delegation visits Ardagh’s Irvine base
ARDAGH Glass's Irvine facility was recently visited by a delegation from the Swedish food and drinks industry.
The visitors studied modern methods of glass bottle manufacturing and...
