China’s ‘river of forgetting’ inspires winner of student design competition

Fu Xin from Hunan University of Technology in China has won the 2023 O-I : EXPRESSIONS Student Design Awards, run in conjunction with Pentawards. His...

New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’

CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content. The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...

Beer bottle production rises as online sales soar

BEATSON Clark has revealed production of beer bottles increased over the summer as the lockdown drove ‘unprecedented growth’ in online sales and beer delivery. Total...

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...

Glass specialist targets Italian craft beer sector

THE craft beer sector is booming in Italy, so the inaugural Craft Beer Italy conference and exhibition in Milan proved the perfect opportunity for...
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...

Beatson Clark bolsters sales team with new hires and promotions

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced it has bolstered its sales team with two new hires and three internal promotions. Steve Moffatt has been appointed...
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Square glass jars offer a new angle to green packs

GREAT packaging design is a constant balancing act between tradition and innovation. Round jars and bottles have long been the standard, offering reliability and...

Absolut Vodka launches inclusivity bottle

ABSOLUT Vodka has released a limited edition vodka bottle which aims to encourage inclusivity. Produced by Ardagh Group, the frosted blue glass bottle features an...
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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...