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...
‘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...
Bottoms up as Beatson Clark toasts BeerX
BEATSON Clark specialises in helping independent breweries find the perfect bottles for their beers, which is why they’ll be exhibiting again at this year’s BeerX event...
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...
Back to the future for award-winning whisky bottle
GLASS specialist Stölzle has announced that its British-manufactured spirits bottle, “The Dark”, has gained recognition for its design and technical execution in several international...
Pack competition helps students get creative
ALLIED Glass was recently at the forefront of a competition to create a premium gin pack for the Leeds Gin Brand.
The firm teamed up with...
Glass bottles prove fruitful for Magners
MAGNERS Irish Cider’s Dark Fruit flavour is now available in glass bottles across the UK.
The 500ml bottle, which features purple labelling, is available in...
Glass packs help bring positive energy to functional drinks brand
GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has produced a 420ml multi-dose glass bottle for functional drinks brand UNROOTED.
The brand previously used a standard 500ml bottle....
Stoelzle Glass Group ‘thrilled’ to win prestigious award
STOELZLE Glass Group has scooped the Limited Edition of the Year gong at the UK Packaging Awards 2023 for its 'outstanding' work on Highland Park...
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...



















