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Croxsons, the 150-year-old packaging partner supplying glass bottles and jars to the food and drink sector, has worked in collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc to oversee the first production run of Sovereign, the UK's first British-made sparkling wine bottle.

The amber bottle has been developed specifically for the English and Welsh sparkling wine industry, marking a significant milestone for producers seeking a domestic alternative to imported glass packaging.  Last week, close to one million bottles were produced during the first production run of Sovereign at Encirc's Cheshire facility. The milestone marks a significant step forward for the English and Welsh sparkling wine sector.