Glass packages are most commonly used in the oodstuff industry including the beverage industry, but they are also used in pharmaceutical and chemical products. Even though there is a strong competition pressure that is evident especially in the field of non-alcoholic beverages, glass packages hold a consistent position of favour with the customers. A primary position is held for example in beer, wine, spirits and many preserved products such as fruit compotes or jams.
- Glass comes from nature. It is made of raw materials that are more or less plentiful in nature, for example from sand, limestone, dolomite, feldspar or soda and a significant part is made up of glass fragments.
- Glass is completely non-toxic. It does not react with the contents, does not let through other substances, and is fully hygienic.
- Glass protects the content. It is chemically neutral and stable so that foodstuffs and beverages last longer. This is especially true with coloured glass.
- Glass is attractive. Products look more natural, healthy and of good quality. The colourfulness and the potential to mould it into many different shapes gives the products originality.
- Glass is 100% recyclable. Old glass can be reused any number of times without losing its quality so that it can be used for the manufacturing of new packages.
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