New drinks bottle allows consumers to customise sugar intake

GLASS specialist Beatson Clark has produced a new bottle designed to help fight the war on sugar by allowing consumers to control the amount...

“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...
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...

Induction heat sealing of glass jars containing high-fat foodstuffs

Products with high oil/fat content pose special problems when tamper evident seals are applied to their containers – no more so than when these...

First minister calls on Westminster to revoke rejection of glass’ DRS inclusion

SCOTLAND'S first minister has written to Rishi Sunak urging him to revoke the UK Government's rejection of glass in Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS). Humza...
Ardagh lightweight range of standard wine bottles.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight wine bottle range

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has introduced a new lightweight range of standard wine bottles. Produced in Germany for the European market, the 750ml Bordeaux and Schlegel...

Beatson Clark appoints new business development manager

GLASS packaging specialist Beatson Clark has announced the appointment of Stephen Reyes as business development manager. Stephen will travel around the UK to visit potential...

A taste of Scotland: Croxsons creates primary packaging for Ramsay’s Gin launch

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with Eden Mill Distillery to produce primary packaging for the launch of Ramsay’s Gin, a London Dry...

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...
Ardagh solar project

Ardagh Glass Packaging enters landmark Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has entered a long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Rezolv Energy’s St. George solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Bulgaria, securing...