Frugalpac

29/05/2026

Great conversations, inspiring brands and growing momentum behind low-carbon packaging 🌍🍷

Thanks to everyone who met the Frugalpac team at London Wine Fair last week to discuss how the Frugal Bottle is helping drinks brands cut carbon without compromising on premium appeal.

The future of sustainable packaging is no longer a future trend, it’s happening now.
Find out more - [email protected]

27/05/2026

The growing debate around EPR is highlighting something the entire food and drink supply chain can no longer ignore: weight matters.

With reports warning that the UK’s £2bn packaging tax could increase food prices and put pressure on manufacturing investment, businesses are being forced to rethink the true cost of packaging.

At Frugalpac, we believe innovation is part of the solution.

Our recent Reshaping the Bottle report found:
♻️ Glass bottle costs have risen by up to 70% in some markets
♻️ EPR schemes are making glass one of the most expensive packaging materials
♻️ 73% of consumers say they would switch to products with more sustainable packaging
♻️ The Frugal Bottle delivers 84% lower carbon emissions, 77% lower EPR fees and is 5x lighter than glass

Sustainability and affordability shouldn’t be competing priorities.

The future of packaging must reduce carbon, reduce waste and reduce unnecessary costs across the supply chain.

Contact us [email protected] to find out more.

FAMILIES already struggling with soaring supermarket bills are facing yet another hit after ministers refused to axe a £2billion packaging tax that is pushing food prices higher. The Extended Produ…

22/05/2026

🚜🍸 Heading to Diddly Squat Farm Fest this weekend? 🍸🚜
Make sure Stand 41 is top of your list - our friends at Grounds for Good Spirits will be serving up cocktails, big farm vibes and what might be the best photo opportunity of the weekend 📸🌾

From upcycled coffee-ground spirits to lower-carbon packaging in the Frugal Bottle, Grounds for Good Spirits are proving sustainability can still bring the fun.
And festivals and lighter, shatterproof paper bottles are a pretty perfect pairing. ♻️😉

Good luck to Dr Rosie Oretti and the whole team for what looks set to be an unforgettable weekend.

If you’re visiting, grab a cocktail, strike your best farmer pose and tag the team in your photos 🍸🐄

20/05/2026

Award-winning spirits. Lower-carbon packaging 🏆🌱
Huge congratulations to our Frugal Bottle partners and Pergola Drinks Ltd and Grounds for Good for picking up major medals at the London Spirits Competition 2026.
Together, these brands are proving that choosing lower-carbon packaging doesn’t mean compromising on what’s in the bottle and these medals were won on taste, balance and quality alone.

From indulgent cream liqueurs to innovative aperitifs made from upcycled coffee grounds, these premium spirits are delivering on flavour, creativity and sustainability alike.

Thoughtful sustainability on the outside. Award-winning quality on the inside. 🌍✨
Congratulations to all the teams involved, we’re proud to support brands helping reshape the future of drinks packaging.

18/05/2026

Heading to the London Wine Fair today or tomorrow? 🍷

Keep an eye out for Frugalpac’s Steven Adjei-Henneh and Paula Kendall, who’ll be talking all things sustainable packaging and how the Frugal Bottle is helping drinks brands around the world dramatically reduce carbon emissions without compromising on shelf appeal or performance.

From premium spirits to wine, the next generation of low-carbon packaging is already here.
If you’re looking to:
📉 Lower your brand’s carbon footprint
✨ Stand out in a crowded retail landscape
🍾 Rethink what a premium bottle can look like

…come and say hello.

Drop Steven or Paula a message to grab a coffee, or look out for them on the show floor. 🌍👇
📧[email protected] 📞 + 44 (0) 7780148140 /
📧 [email protected] 📞 + 44 (0) 7900 328802

15/05/2026

Great to see the launch of alkatera - a platform bringing much-needed clarity, transparency and actionable sustainability data to the drinks industry.
We’re also proud that Frugalpac has become the first verified supplier on the platform, helping brands access independently verified packaging sustainability data as they look to reduce carbon across their supply chains.
As conversations around carbon, packaging, sourcing and green claims continue to evolve, tools like alkatera will play an important role in helping the industry make better-informed decisions backed by real data.

Congratulations to Tim Etherington-Judge and the team on building something that pushes the sustainability conversation forward in a practical and meaningful way. 🌍

https://alkatera.com/

13/05/2026

What if olive oil packaging protected the product AND the planet? 🌿🫒
This fantastic feature in Greek Liquid Gold explores how paper bottles are helping the olive oil sector rethink its footprint, combining lower-carbon materials with superior product protection.
From AEONS (Enia Foods) in Greece to Jordan Olivenöl in Germany, premium brands are proving that moving beyond traditional glass doesn't mean compromising on quality.
In fact, it means enhancing it.
As the article highlights, the Frugal Bottle offers a "triple win" for the olive oil industry:
✨ Preserving Liquid Gold: Our 94% recycled paperboard provides a 100% light barrier, protecting delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) from photo-oxidation and preserving vital antioxidants.
✨ Lighter Logistics: Being 5x lighter than glass radically reduces transport emissions and makes handling easier across the entire supply chain.
✨ Climate Action: With a carbon footprint 84% lower than glass, it’s a tangible way for producers to meet the growing consumer demand for sustainable, planet-positive choices.
Packaging innovation isn’t just about sustainability claims, it’s about designing formats that work better for the producer, the planet, and the consumer.
A big thank you to Lisa Radinovsky and Greek Liquid Gold for spotlighting the growing role of lower-carbon packaging in this historic industry.
Read the full feature here: https://greekliquidgold.com/paper-olive-oil-bottles-good-for-people-and-the-planet/

11/05/2026

Heading to BCB London today or tomorrow? 🍸

Make sure you catch Steven who is talking all things Frugal Bottle - the paper bottle helping drinks brands cut carbon without compromising on shelf appeal, performance or consumer experience.

From spirits to wine and beyond, the future of sustainable packaging is here.
If you’re looking to stand out, lower your carbon footprint and rethink what a premium bottle can be, come and have a chat. 🌍

Contact 📧[email protected] 📞 07780148140

08/05/2026

Is your packaging ready for lift-off? 🚁

Amazon’s new drone delivery service trial here in the UK has us thinking about the future of packaging because in many ways - it’s already here.

With Frugal Bottles already available on Amazon with brands like Copper Parrot by Wildjac , showing how lighter, lower-carbon packaging is perfectly suited to the next generation of retail and delivery.

Because when products are delivered by air, weight suddenly matters even more.

And that’s where paper bottles change the conversation:
📦 Up to 5x lighter than glass – drastically reducing the energy required for flight.
💥 Shatterproof - built for the rigours of autonomous delivery.
🌍 Up to 6x lower carbon footprint - aligning the delivery method with the product's impact.

Traditional glass bottles weren’t designed for a world of autonomous, low-emission delivery. As retail and logistics evolve, packaging must evolve with them.

The future of delivery belongs to smarter materials designed for a lower-carbon world. That future starts now.
Contact us to find out more: [email protected]

06/05/2026

The future of bottles is paper.

Our CEO Malcolm Waugh joined Cory Connors on the Sustainable Packaging Podcast to explore the innovation behind the Frugal Bottle - a paper-based alternative that delivers significantly lower carbon than glass, while keeping the same look, feel and experience consumers expect.

From engineering roots to global rollout, the episode explores how Frugalpac is scaling a new category in packaging and why the opportunity across wine, spirits and beyond is massive.

A big thank you to Cory Connors for the conversation and for championing innovation in sustainable packaging.

You can listen here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757887/episodes/18747505

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