BALL EXPANDS ITS OFFER WITH TWO NEW ALUMINUM MUG SIZES

Ball Corporation is a global leader in beverage packaging and aerospace technology and is the only company that manufactures infinitely recyclable cups. Now, Ball Corporation announced the launch of two new sizes of Cups® to expand the offering and provide consumers with a complete portfolio of sustainable cup options. The Ball aluminum Ball® cup® available to foodservice customers now consists of 90% recycled content, making it the highest recycled content rate of any beverage container in its category.

The new 9-ounce and 12-ounce cup sizes, which are currently in use at select sports and entertainment venues, are also available for purchase through cupsales@ball.com. Both sizes are juice, wine and cocktail additions to Ball’s 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings. The full portfolio of sizes gives customers the opportunity to serve a wide variety of beverages, from beer, cocktails, wine, soft drinks, juices and more, to consumers in a more sustainable format.

“Having taken into account continued consumer needs and growing interest, Ball Corporation introduced the Ball Aluminum Cup®, in 2019,” said Dan Fisher, the company’s president and CEO. “As a company, we are relentlessly focused on advancing the circular economy. We believe the expansion of our innovative aluminum cup will continue to drive meaningful change to both help our customers achieve their sustainability goals and solve the packaging waste crisis,” he added.

“We are excited to expand the Ball Aluminum Cup® portfolio and offer our venue and foodservice customers a full suite of sustainable beverage packaging solutions, from aluminum cans to bottles to cups,” said Emily Fong Mitchell, president and CEO of Ball Aluminum Cups. “At Ball, we are committed to increasing access to infinitely recyclable aluminum cup, which helps our customers meet the growing consumer demand for truly sustainable products,” he reiterated.

The multinational expanded its offering due to the growing preference for zero-waste sustainability. “We are excited to expand the Ball Aluminum Cup® portfolio and offer our venue and foodservice customers a full suite of sustainable beverage packaging solutions, from aluminum cans to bottles to cups,” said Emily Fong Mitchell, president and CEO of Ball Aluminum Cups. “At Ball, we are committed to increasing access to infinitely recyclable aluminum cup, which helps our customers meet growing consumer demand for truly sustainable products,” she added.

The cup made of this material is lightweight, durable, cool to the touch and provides an elevated drinking experience. This kitchen is producing 25 million kilograms of lead that is heavier than any other pollutant.