Aberdeenshire charities backed by firm behind recycling of region’s glass

THE firm which holds the contract for the treatment and recycling of Aberdeenshire's glass is to donate £4,000 to charities in the region. MKD32 will...

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...

MPs urge Government for change over single-use packaging regulations

A committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to focus on reducing all forms of single-use packaging, whilst also making alterations to the proposed plastic packaging tax

Limited-edition gin bottle is fit for a King

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has revealed its role in the Silent Pool Coronation Gin, a limited-edition commemorative release celebrating the coronation of King Charles...

Beatson Clark for BeerX 2016

Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark will be attending SIBA BeerX 2016, taking place in Sheffield from 16-18 March and are inviting attendees to take a...

Embossed amber bottle chosen to launch new vodka product

A bespoke embossed amber glass bottle has been chosen for a new British vodka. Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka is the first new product to be...
Croxsons collaborated with Thatchers Cider to launch their newest innovation, Juicy Apple, by supplying bespoke 500ml glass bottles, each embossed with Thatcher’s name on the shoulder

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...

“Striking” citrus jar tipped to shake up sector

ARDAGH has teamed up with a family-owned jam and marmalade company to produce a "striking" new citrus jar. Duerr’s managing director, Mark Duerr, gave Ardagh’s...

‘Revolutionary’ Heineken bottle could lead to ‘radical’ change in glass manufacturing

HEINEKEN is to trial a 'revolutionary' glass bottle in the UK which it said could lead to a 'radical' reduction in the use of...