Bespoke glass solution supports Irish food producer’s growth plans

BEATSON Clark has helped an Irish food producer rebrand its glass packaging in a bid to achieve international success. Folláin Preserves, based in County Cork,...

‘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...

‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee

A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin. The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...

Bespoke bottle chosen for limited edition Valentine’s Gin

EDINBURGH Gin has unveiled a limited-edition Valentine’s Gin, presented in a new art deco bespoke bottle. The bottles, designed by Stranger and Stranger, feature the...

Japanese group impressed by Irvine glass bottle plant

REPRESENTATIVES from the Japanese Glass Bottlers Association recently toured Ardagh's glass bottle manufacturing plant in Irvine. Ardagh said the group was impressed by the "general...
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Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme

BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles

Glass packaging specialist marks milestone year by planting 150,000 trees

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons is marking its 150th anniversary this year by planting 150,000 trees. The project is one of a number of environmental initiatives,...

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...

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:...