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Tomintoul Unveils New Additions to Contemporary Cask Finish Collection
Tomintoul has launched new additions to its contemporary cask finish collection, showcasing a refined approach to whisky.
Diageo Launches First Paper-Based Bottle Trial for Johnnie Walker in On-Trade Sector
Diageo has announced the launch of a ground-breaking trial involving the first-ever paper-based bottle for its iconic Johnnie Walker whisky brand.
London Packaging Week 2024 celebrated as major success
London Packaging Week 2024 was celebrated as a major success, with strong industry engagement, innovative displays, and high-level discussions setting the tone for future growth.
London Packaging Week 2024 opens to acclaim
The much-anticipated London Packaging Week 2024 kicked off at ExCeL London, drawing industry leaders and innovators who are lauding the event for its focus on sustainable solutions and groundbreaking innovations that promise to shape the future of packaging.
Innovation Gallery unveiled – showcasing the year’s most sustainable and stylish packaging solutions
Discover the future of packaging at London Packaging Week 2024, where the prestigious Innovation Gallery will showcase 10 projects that set new benchmarks in sustainability and creativity within the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Paper-based bottle trial for Baileys
Trials have begun for a 90% paper-based bottle for Baileys, designed for recycling in standard paper streams.
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.
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.
The future of Korean wine lies in premium quality
Growth, challenges, and opportunities in South Korea’s evolving wine landscape