Ardagh Glass Packaging–North America (AGP–North America), part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a 275ml glass beverage bottle developed in collaboration with Fitz’s Bottling Company. The bottle is now being used for Fitz’s Tonic Water, Tonic Water Zero and Club Soda, with nationwide availability expected from May through the company’s online platform. …
Croxsons launches Rightweight glass packaging designed to reduce bottle and jar weight by up to 30 percent
UK: Croxsons, has introduced its Rightweight® packaging approach aimed at reducing material use and associated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) costs while maintaining product performance. The initiative focuses on engineering bottles and jars with no excess weight while retaining strength, functionality and shelf presence. According to the company, the approach can reduce …
Frigoglass Group to sell Beta Glass stake to Helios Investment
LAGOS, Nigeria – Beta Glass Plc, a manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, will undergo a change in ownership following the decision by its majority shareholder, Frigoglass Group, to divest its stake in the company. Frigoglass Group has signed an agreement to sell all its shares in Frigoinvest …
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Ardagh Glass Packaging produces Absolut artist-edition bottle inspired by Keith Haring
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), part of Ardagh Group, has collaborated with The Absolut Company International to manufacture the latest Absolut artist-edition bottle, Absolut Haring. The bottle design is based on artist Keith Haring’s 1986 interpretation of the Absolut vodka bottle. The special-edition bottle was developed in partnership with design agency Pearlfisher …
Bormioli Luigi introduces Swing: a refillable glass lipstick with recyclable features
Bormioli Luigi has introduced Swing, a new refillable glass lipstick model that extends its existing makeup packaging collection. The launch follows the company’s earlier Murano line, which was developed for lip gloss and mascara. Presented at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco, Swing is designed with a slim, transparent glass body that aims to …
Arla Foods invests EUR 50m in Bahrain site to expand cheese glass jar production
Arla Foods is investing EUR 50.9 million to expand its production site in Bahrain, aiming to increase output of its spreadable cheese in glass jars sold under the Puck® brand. The move is part of the company’s plan to strengthen its position in the cheese glass jar segment across the Middle East …
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Beta Glass records ₦78.2 billion revenue and strong profit growth in first half of 2025
Beta Glass Plc has reported net sales of ₦78.2 billion for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 63% increase over the same period in 2024. The unaudited interim financial results, released on July 30, highlight significant growth across key financial metrics, despite macroeconomic headwinds and rising operational costs. Operating profit …