Videojet Technologies has partnered with the prestigious Bushmills whiskey brand for over 30 years. Supplying coding and marking machines since 1991, Videojet has supported the brand’s growth by providing the technology that has allowed Bushmills to meet increased volume demand, manage legislation changes around labelling and minimise production downtime. Bushmills is home to the world’s…
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The Artisanal Spirits Company and owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has announced it has acquired the trade and assets of US-based business, Single Cask Nation. According to The Artisanal Spirits Company, the acquisition is “well aligned with our stated ambition to further grow our presence in the US and, in particular, to take greater advantage of…
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Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin based family-owned whisky specialist, today announces the appointment of Phillip White as Chief Executive. Joining the business in early April 2024, White will lead the company as it moves into its next chapter of development, focusing on international growth of its own brands including Benromach and The Cairn. White brings…
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An award-winning Scottish spirits manufacturer is set to make it to Hollywood after its gin was selected to go into the $125,000 “Everyone Wins” nominee gift bags at the Oscars. Gin Bothy, distilled in Angus, Scotland, has been chosen as part of a lavish offering that will be hand delivered to the top 25 2024…
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Smurfitt Kappa pride themselves on keeping our fingers on the pulse when it comes to the latest advances in the ever-evolving world of packaging. Why? Because they explain they are not just about packaging; we’re on a mission to help brands captivate their customers and take their unboxing experiences to new heights. Premium packaging plays…
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Looking at where we are now, it’s clear that the RTD category has firmly established itself as a mainstay in the beverage industry, explain Wynter Karo and Alice Parmiter, the founders of premium tequila cocktail brand Pimentae. We’ve been on an incredible journey with Pimentae, and it’s been fascinating to witness the evolution of the…
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There has been a huge rise in 18-24 year olds considering themselves either regular or occasional drinkers of low and no alcohol products, while almost a quarter of drinkers have cut down on alcohol due to alcohol alternatives, new research suggests. The Portman Group’s sixth annual survey in partnership with YouGov shows that young people…
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What impact do barrels have on the spirits you produce? The answer, as we probably all know, is far-reaching. The type of wood, the barrel’s previous contents, the level of char and the time the liquid spends in the vessel are just some of factors in-play here. And during whisky aging, we can break the…
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Eden Mill St Andrews, the independent distiller, has been awarded one of the top accolades and a duo of gold medals at The Global Spirits Masters. The 2023 release of Eden Mill’s annual ‘Art of St Andrews’ collection was awarded the Master medal during this year’s The Design & Packaging Masters, where The Guard Bridge was also…
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FEVE, the association of European manufacturers of glass containers, has said it is disappointed with the the Council of the EU’s position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In a statement, the association said that “unlike the European Parliament, the Council of the EU has failed to recognise the contribution that circular packaging can…
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