Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a new series of craft beverage bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles.

The 12oz glass craft beverage bottles are available for purchase directly from AGP-North America in three different colours, including emerald green, flint (clear) and amber (brown) glass.

The bottles are designed and manufactured in the U.S., by AGP-North America in high-quality glass that is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss in purity or quality.

“We’ve been packaging Excel Bottling Brands in Ardagh’s amber and flint 12oz craft beverage bottles, and we recently transitioned to Ardagh’s emerald green bottles,” said Mitch Reed, Executive Vice President at Excel Bottling Company.

“Now, we can change flavors and glass bottles throughout the day without making any revisions to the filling and packaging equipment, making it much easier on our operations while offering several different beverage varieties for consumers.”   

Consumers are more committed to sustainability and are more health-conscious, preferring products and packaging that complement this lifestyle. About three in four consumers wish more companies offered their food and beverage products in glass packaging (CARAVAN Omnibus Survey 2022).

“Ardagh Glass Packaging continues to focus on developing its portfolio of American-made glass bottles to offer craft beverage producers increased flexibility for packaging their products,” said Rashmi Markan, Vice President, Beer & Beverage for AGP-North America.

“The new, 12oz craft beverage series of bottles complement a wide variety of craft beverages, offering brand differentiation with a trusted, sustainable glass bottle that fully protects the flavor of the beverage.”