Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe buys Swedish glass recycler

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has agreed to buy Swedish glass recycler Svensk Glasåtervinning (SGÅ). The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals that are...
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Lightweighted food jars offer brands flexibility

IN response to a growing trend of brands consolidating their packaging, while still demanding a premium on-shelf appearance, UK-based glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has...

Green credentials give glass the edge

By Charlotte Taylor, marketing manager, Beatson Clark WITH plastic filling our oceans, and awareness growing of the need to protect our planet from pollution, the...

Beatson Clark makes key appointment

Beatson Clark has appointed a new Key Account Manager to support the company’s steady growth. Aaron Broadley has joined the South Yorkshire glass packaging specialists from Encase...

“Distinctive” glass bottle wins top award

A new gin from distiller Whyte & Mackay has been recognised for its bottle design by industry body British Glass. Wildcat Gin was named ‘Design...

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...
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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...

Sustainable and premium bottles are a winning combination for O-I

A new collection of glass bottles made in Alloa, which aim to combine both sustainability and premiumisation, have made a strong impact since being...
A bespoke jar for Belgian spice brand ISFI: With its unique neck finish, the jar accommodates two different types of cap. This allowed ISFI to avoid having to purchase two sets of neck equipment for the same jar.

A material with clear advantages? Lynn Sidebottom’s guide to glass

Glass seems to have a bright future in packaging. Lynn Sidebottom of Beatson Clark looks at its properties and some of the capabilities to...

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...