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O-I unveils jar with ‘mess free’ rim
Glass giant O-I is testing a new jar with a different shape of pouring spout which it claims will stop food waste accumulating around the rims of the jar Read More »
Asda switches Chosen By You salad dressings from glass to plastic
Asda is to launch its Chosen By You salad dressing range in new 250ml PET bottles to replace an existing glass container Read More »
O-I Alloa runs schools contest to design safety campaign
Glass packaging group O-I has turned to local primary schools to produce designs for a new safety campaign at its plant in Alloa Read More »
Ardagh expands again with buy-out of US glass business
Ardagh Group's acquisition quest has continued with the buy-out of US glass packaging manufacturer Leone Industries Read More »
Cartils refreshes Grolsch’s packaging
Design agency Cartils has revamped the packaging for all bottles, cans and other packaging for the iconic Grolsch beer brand Read More »
Separate glass collections crucial, says report
Separated glass collection schemes need to be more widely supported across Europe in order to boost the recycling rate of bottles and jars, a key body has insisted Read More »
Roma back to showcase glass and plastic packs
Roma is returning to Packaging Innovations with its range of glass and plastic bottles to the fragrance, cosmetic and toiletry industry. Read More »
Beatson Clark delivers glass bottles for Purity
Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has supplied Purity Soft Drinks with a bespoke returnable bottle for its Masons brand Read More »
Bowmore whisky adds ‘gift-ability’ with new duty-free pack
Whisky brand Bowmore has unveiled a brand new gift box and a refreshed bottle across its domestic and global travel retail range Read More »
Gorillaz artist creates Absolut London limited edition: gallery
Vodka brand Absolut has called on the artist behind the look for the band Gorillaz to create a London-themed special edition bottle Read More »
TricorBraun revives roaring 20′s with prohibition-era whiskey jug
US rigid packaging giant TricorBraun has introduced a new glass bootlegger-style jug for The Original Moonshine clear corn whiskey Read More »
Moody’s: O-I and Ardagh should profit more in downturn than smaller rivals
Packaging giants such as O-I and Ardagh Glass should “fare better” in the current challenging economic environment than smaller rivals, according to ratings agency Moody’s. Read More »
Beefeater unveils limited-edition London heritage packs
Pernod Ricard's premium gin Beefeater is launching a new ‘Forever London’ limited-edition pack celebrating the brand’s heritage in the capital Read More »
Alcoholic drinks downturn hits glass manufacturer O-I
US-based glass bottle manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) has announced that weak demand of beer and wine in the Australian market has enforced the firm to cut glass production at its Melbourne... Read More »
Ardagh looks to raise $410m to fund two more buy-outs
Acquisitive Ardagh Group has revealed it is in advanced talks over two more buy-outs as it looks to raise $410m in a new bond issue Read More »
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