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Diageo and ecoSpirits revolutionise bar service with innovative refillable alcohol containers.
This eco-friendly partnership is set to reduce single-use waste significantly and promote sustainability in the beverage industry.
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The captivating design of fine spirits bottles
London Packaging Week is regularly home to some of the most jaw-dropping packaging in the world – and invariably, much of it comes from the premium drinks sector. Here, we unpack the magic of an industry that somehow captures lightning in a bottle again and again.
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Absolut has released a limited-edition Andy Warhol vodka bottle.
Absolut Vodka, owned by Pernod Ricard and known for its limited edition bottles, has partnered with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to release a special edition bottle.
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Paper-based bottle trial for Baileys
Trials have begun for a 90% paper-based bottle for Baileys, designed for recycling in standard paper streams.
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When sustainability sparkles: Gary Smith’s vision for MDCV’s future
London Packaging Week panellist and MDCV UK CEO Gary Smith explains how the business’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is reshaping English viticulture, setting a new standard in quality and environmental stewardship.
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Bring a box: Making boxed wine socially acceptable again
Laylo Co-Founders Laura Riches and Laura Rosenberger on giving up their safe and steady jobs to de-stigmatise wine boxes, make boxed wine cool again, and turn them into something you can proudly display.
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The future of Korean wine lies in premium quality
Growth, challenges, and opportunities in South Korea’s evolving wine landscape
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Beans mean the world to Difference Coffee Founder Amir Gehl
How did he go from a non-coffee-drinking tea-lover to joining an exclusive club and selling some of the world’s rarest, most unique speciality coffees?
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Breaking boundaries: ALPLA’s PET wine bottle revolutionises sustainability in packaging
Cutting carbon, saving costs, and pioneering circular economy in wine packaging
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A toast to the remarkable journey of the bottle
How receptacles that are multipurpose, beautiful, and filled with quality enable brands to hand deliver a very personal message.
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Ardagh Glass and Olly Alexander Unveil Absolut Mosaik: A Limited Edition Vodka Bottled Masterpiece
Fusing Artistry and Innovation in a Vibrant Tribute to Collective Harmony.
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Scantrust Partners with U-label and spiritsEUROPE for Enhanced E-Labelling Platform
Streamlining Compliance with EU Regulations in the Wine and Spirits Industry