AN iconic jar associated with a world famous brand in Tiptree has been named among the best glass containers in the UK. 

A survey by of glass packaging by Friends of Glass has seen Wilkin and Son's Tiptree mini jar make the top five. 

The jar was ranked fourth and it sees it in league with the classic Coca-Cola bottles and glass milk containers.

The survey aimed to recognised examples of practical reusable glass containers.  

As part of the UN International Year of Glass 2022 celebrations, experts from the worlds of packaging, retail, manufacturing and plastic-free living were brought together to choose the UK's top ten glass bottles and jars.

Commenting on the process, Waqas Qureshi, news editor of Packaging News, said: "It was a thoroughly informative judging session, with the panel assessing contenders for their iconic status, as well as their sustainability and user-friendly credentials.

"It was fitting that while we all had different suggestions for the final top ten, we were unanimous in choosing the simple glass milk bottle for the winner."