These tours are designed to give university level packaging and materials science students an unparalleled, first - hand experience
of the glass packaging industry.
«The winning products demonstrate that glass continues to be the «clear choice» for consumers who want a package that provides a premium feel and also protects the products they are buying,» says Joseph Cattaneo, president
of the Glass Packaging Institute.
As premiumization grows, especially in wine and spirits, glass remains the go - to material for establishing a premium consumer experience, says Lynn Bragg,
president of the Glass Packaging Institute, Arlington, Va..
This year's Awards recognized 10 consumer product goods (CPG) companies and their achievements in expanding the frontiers
of glass packaging design in the following categories — beer, wine, food, carbonated beverage, non-carbonated beverage, organic food or beverage, distilled spirits, flavored alcoholic beverage (FAB), and cosmetics or fragrances — as well as an overall package design winner.
This year's awards recognize 10 consumer product goods (CPG) companies and their achievements in expanding the
frontiers of glass packaging design in the following categories: beer, wine, food, carbonated beverage, non-carbonated beverage, organic food or beverage, distilled spirits, flavored alcoholic beverage (FAB), cosmetics or fragrances and conversion recognition (products that have been converted to glass packaging from other forms of packaging).
Compared to China, India ranks only sixth globally in terms of usage
of glass packaging in alcoholic drinks, but its 6.6 billion units in 2012 represented an impressive 7.5 % gain on the previous year, making this one of the most dynamic markets worldwide.
Compliance
of Glass Packaging with Human and Environmental Health and Safety Toxics, February 2013 Over the past two decades, federal, state, and international laws have sought to limit the presence of certain heavy metals in all forms packaging.
This embossing has been optimised for the Narrow - Neck Press and Blow (NNPB) production method, which also reduces the weight
of the glass packaging by 32 %, helping to reduce environmental impact - an ongoing driver for Ardagh Group.
«We understand that history and tradition drive the
use of glass packaging in the wine industry» acknowledges Grant Prentice, director of strategic insights for FoodMinds, Inc., a national food and nutrition research company.
One of the
strengths of glass packaging is how it can convey strength and confidence in a brand or product, and there were many examples that were successful in that way among this year's entries.»
Recognising the
role of glass packaging part when it comes to consumer buying decisions, Steklarna Hrastnik is producing technically demanding bottles, as well as seeking further ways to expand the range of products and services available to customers.
Owens - Illinois (O - I), the world's largest
manufacturer of glass packaging, has extended its capability to produce black glass packaging solutions for..
The Glass Recycling Coalition, under the
leadership of the Glass Packaging Institute and CPG members, has made significant strides during 2017 to improve both the quality and amount of glass that is recycled each year.
The competition illustrates the myriad of unique
aspects of glass packaging and the endless innovations that can be created from glass.»
As a GPI member; your company is part of the association's vigorous government relations efforts to promote the
interest of glass packaging:
those with alcohol) I fail to recognize on what basis you associated your statements about
success of glass packaging particularly with this generation.
Their 19 North American plants in the United States and Canada create iconic glass containers for the food, beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage industries and are the leading
producer of glass packaging in the region.
Those plastics used in food containers undergo processes that result in the release of BPA into food, beverages and the environment,» said Dr. Wade V. Welshons, a researcher at the University of Missouri and a member of the independent Science Advisory
Board of the Glass Packaging Institute.
In the UK alone, we use over half a million tonnes of metal packaging and nearly 2 million
tonnes of glass packaging per year.
When I opened the package I accidently shatterd one of the glass pieces but I was very pleased when I found 3 extra
pieces of glass packaged with each lantern.
«The LCA confirms the industry is on the right track with the goal to use 50 percent recycled glass in the manufacture of new glass bottles and jars by the end of 2013,» said Joseph Cattaneo,
president of the Glass Packaging Institute.
Sponsored by GPI since 1989, the Clear Choice Awards honor consumer product goods (CPG) manufacturers who expand the
frontiers of glass packaging design by using glass containers in innovative ways.
Marston's Brewery, the UK's leading regional brewer, is to take a further 20g
out of the glass packaging for its Wychwood brands, reducing the weight of its packaging to 300g.
Marston's Brewery turned to O - I for help in taking a further 20g out
of the glass packaging for its Wychwood brands, reducing the packaging weight to 300g.
This year's Awards recognized eleven consumer product goods (CPG) companies and their achievements in expanding the frontiers
of glass packaging design as well as honored Ted Turner's Ted's Montana Grill restaurants with GPI's Recognition for Outstanding Sustainable Practices.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, March 5, 2013 — Legislation before the Maryland Senate would significantly increase recycling rates, while reducing energy use and emissions, noted Lynn Bragg, President
of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), in testimony offered today before the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee.
The Science Advisory Board (SAB)
of the Glass Packaging Institute is composed of three academic scientists, who provide independent, science - based interpretations and assessments of current scientific issues and research relevant to the packaging industry.
The only awards program that recognizes consumer product goods (CPG) companies that package their food, beverage, cosmetic and fragrance products in glass, the Awards Presentation recognized eight CPG companies and their achievement in expanding the frontiers
of glass packaging design.
This year's Awards recognized twelve consumer product goods (CPG) companies and their achievements in expanding the frontiers
of glass packaging design.
«These winning package designs demonstrate that glass continues to be the «clear choice» for consumers who want a package that complements today's healthy and environmentally - conscious lifestyles,» says Lynn Bragg, President
of the Glass Packaging Institute, who notes that glass is one of the «greenest» packaging choices, being 100 percent and endlessly recyclable.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, March 5, 2013 — Legislation before the Maryland Senate would significantly increase recycling rates, while reducing energy use and emissions, noted Lynn Bragg, President
of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), in testimony offered today before the Senate Education,
«From unsurpassed health protection and taste preservation to recycling advantages and other environmental benefits, glass is clearly the gold standard in packaging,» said Lynn Bragg, President
of the Glass Packaging Institute.
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of the Glass Packaging Institute.