Francis Sullivan

Global certification programme launches to boost glass sustainability standards

SOME of the world’s largest glass developers, producers and packaging companies have teamed up for the launch of Responsible Glass — a global certification...

Edinburgh Gin gives fruit liqueurs a makeover

EDINBURGH Gin has introduced a fresh look for its fruit gin liqueurs. The new bottles, hand-blown by artisan glassmakers in Italy, feature an embossed logo...

Glass packs ‘help double’ online sales

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has produced packaging for Eden Mill’s best-selling brand – Love Gin. Croxsons said the new 70cl bottle for trade, along with...
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...

Ardagh glass bottles used in hand sanitiser project

A Belgian drinks bottler has been producing hand sanitiser in glass bottles from Ardagh Group to help in the fight against Covid-19. Ardagh in Dongen,...

Trappist brewery launches new beer in Beatson Clark bottle

THE UK’s only Trappist brewery has released a second beer which is now on sale in a bottle designed and manufactured by glass specialist...

Young designers tasked with creating innovative glass packs

A new competition will offer design students and designers under the age of 30 a chance to design using innovative glass packaging decoration. The O-I:...
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...

Returnable glass bottle produced for sustainable drinks brand

ARDAGH Group has worked with fritz-kola to produce a new long-neck 200ml flint bottle for its cola brand, created for the hospitality industry. Founded by...
Veronica Chambers

Croxsons appoints new quality & technical manager

GLASS packaging firm Croxsons has appointed Veronica Chambers as quality & technical manager. Veronica has over 10 years of experience in the drinks and packaging...