Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America has introduced a 275ml beverage bottle developed with Fitz’s Bottling Company.
The bottle is being used for Fitz’s Tonic Water, Tonic Water Zero and Club Soda, which are due to be available in the US as of next month.
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The flint, or clear, 275ml bottles are made in the US and can be bought directly from Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America.
The company said the bottles can be recycled repeatedly without loss of purity or quality.
Based in St Louis, Fitz’s Bottling Company is a craft soda maker best-known for its root beer.
The company has a portfolio of more than 21 flavours and produces its sodas and mixers on a vintage bottling line.
Fitz’s Bottling Company founder and president Michael Alter said: “Partnering with Ardagh Glass Packaging from concept to completion on our quality beverage mixer launch was a seamless experience and critical to bringing our vision to life.
“Glass packaging was central to our strategy, allowing us to showcase the quality, craftsmanship and character of our mixers, and Ardagh immediately understood that vision. Their collaborative approach helped us create a unique bottle that truly showcases our products and perfectly represents our brand.”
Ardagh said it has produced glass bottles in the US for more than 125 years. Its range includes bottles in different colours, sizes, styles and finishes.
AGP-North America chief commercial officer Rashmi Markan commented: “Ardagh Glass Packaging remains focused on expanding its portfolio of American‑made glass bottles to give craft beverage producers greater flexibility in how they package their products.
“We were pleased to work with Fitz’s Bottling Company, one of the most recognised craft soda brands in the US, to develop this 275ml bottle that offers versatility to package multiple products and a design that strengthens shelf appeal.”
In February, Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America added two 8oz ring neck glass bottles to its US-made product range.
Those clear bottles are aimed at products, including dressings, sauces and marinades, with either a lug or continuous thread finish.
