Pablo Mosquera, a famous bartender from Galicia, has jumped on the bandwagon of the quinta gama, that is, ready-to-drink products, and has created the first queimada in a can. Who says you can’t create a wonderful party at home with authentic Galician flavor?...
Entries for the sixth Colored by INX can design contest are now open. Candidates can submit their proposals until April 28. This contest is an opportunity for agencies, companies and designers to showcase their best work and creativity. The requirement is to have...
The latest report from Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium shows that the overall recycling rate for aluminum beverage cans in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland was 75% (74.6%). Although there was a slight decrease (1%), the...
Ashai Beverages has reported that for the first time in history sales of its canned beers have outsold those packaged in other formats. These good results have encouraged the company to invest $60 million in a new facility at its Yatala brewery in Queensland, which is...
Clubtails has launched its new cocktails for spring so that everyone who wants to can enjoy their drink, ready to drink and transportable. The new flavors launched They are Black Cherry Breeze: intense, juicy black cherry; Grapefruit Paloma (available in New Mexico...
OEE Container Technology FZ-LLC (OEE) has announced a partnership with CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) to distribute high-precisionSeamer Tooling in the Middle East, Egypt, India and Pakistan. This collaboration will enable manufacturers to improve the efficiency...
ANFACO-CECOPESCA held its governing council meeting and took the opportunity to take stock of the past 2024. According to its data, the group has participated in 70 R&D&I projects, which mobilized 107 million euros and in which partners from up to 21 different...
Back British Metals (BBM) has announced its commitment to positioning the UK metals industry as a driver of the UK economy and resilience after meeting with Parliament. At the latest strategy meeting, industry leaders and stakeholders outlined the sector’s...
Eviosys has announced its adhesion to Made in Britain, thus joining the network of UK manufacturers who have always shown their commitment to quality, sustainability and local craftsmanship. Becoming a member of Made in Britain is Eviosys’ clear commitment...
Aluminium Deutschland (AD) is concerned about the 25% tariff imposed by the Trump administration. As much as it is expected, this measure puts cooperation and trust between companies on both sides of the Atlantic under great pressure. Aluminium Deutschland President...
Tyson Fury’s energy drink cans, Furocity, and Radnor Splash have been shortlisted for the prestigious Can Makers Design Accolade in the final round of the 2024 awards, which are organized by British can makers, the Can Makers association Love Lane also received...
The EU responds to the new 25% tariffs imposed by the US on European steel and aluminum with equivalent countermeasures. As of April 1, the EU will reactivate trade sanctions suspended since 2018 and 2020. In mid-April, it will apply new measures against US products,...
Trans Sabater, with its two operating plants in Valencia, has managed more than 76,000 tons of waste in 2024. The company has integrated artificial intelligence in all its processes. The company is committed to innovation to lead the circular economy. In addition to...
World Can Experience, the fair recently held in Dubai, organized by Mundolatas, awarded its prizes in this first edition. The awardees were Mohamed Yusuf, general manager of CCMC (Consolidated Can Manufacturing Co. Ltd), a company dedicated to the manufacture of metal...
A series of interventions carried out at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has highlighted key factors that could significantly improve recycling on the move in Scotland. Led by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, the No Lectures: Sort It,...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has launched a State of the UK Aluminium Industry Survey to gain a comprehensive view of the sector, identify opportunities for growth and promote strategic dialogue with government and other stakeholders. The survey will address key...
The term “vintage” is applied to objects more than 20 years old, transforming them from simple antique items to authentic collector’s items. In this line, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Sasamón (Burgos) presents this March the exhibition...
Donald Trump has announced that tariffs targeting the United States’ neighboring countries will take effect on April 2, in line with other reciprocal trade measures. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained that in order to avoid these tariffs, Mexico and...
Since its launch in 2022, Simply Spiked has stood out for offering authentic fruit juices. Now, the brand is introducing its new variant: Simply Spiked Bold, which maintains 5% real juice, but with a more intense flavor and 8% alcohol. Available in Signature Lemonade...
Peroni Nastro Azzurro has launched a new 330 ml ‘stubby’ can format in response to the changing preferences of young consumers in the premium lager beer market. These cans will be available in packs of 10, designed for easy storage in the refrigerator....
ORBIS® Corporation announces its approval as an AutoStore™ Bins supplier, allowing integrators to use its products for the AutoStore™ Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). “We are excited to offer these precision Bins to our customers when they need...
Pablo Martínez, president of the Official College of Dietitians-Nutritionists of Cantabria, explains that liquids in canned foods, such as syrups, oils, salted water, syrup or lemon, are generally not harmful to health, since all foods on the market undergo quality...
the Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas), which groups companies such as Ardagh, Ball, CanPack, Crown and Novelis, has launched the national campaign LataCadabra. The campaign seeks to highlight the qualities of aluminum cans and consolidate...
Peter Reay, co-founder and CEO of i2r Packaging Solutions, will step down after 17 years at the helm of the company. Since its founding in 2007, he has been instrumental in making i2r a global leader in lightweight, high-performance aluminum packaging. During his...
Death Wish Coffee Co, a well-known fair trade coffee brand popular in the United States, has launched its new line of premium canned lattes, available in three flavors: vanilla, mocha and original. These lattes offer the quality for which the brand is known, while...
Chat Cola, with its red can and Coca-Cola-like design, has gained much popularity in the West Bank throughout 2024. Many Palestinians, angered by U.S. support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas, have decided to boycott U.S. brands. It is a clear message from the...
Celsius Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Eric Hanson as its new president and chief operating officer (COO), effective March 24, 2025. Hanson brings nearly 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry to support the company’s strategy...
Australia’s federal government has announced tax relief for the country’s distillers, brewers and wine producers, effective July 1, 2026. Currently, brewers and distillers receive a full refund of excise taxes paid up to a limit of $350,000 per year. Under...
Wynk, a leader in hemp-derived THC beverages available nationwide in the United States, has announced the launch of its most extensive “Dry January” campaign to date, titled “Dry January Doesn’t Have to Be So Dry.” THC drinks are...
Trump has arrived at the White House in a great hurry to deliver on his outlandish promises to the electorate, whether on immigration or trade policy. The imposition of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports has come as a shock to the world’s producers,...
TricorBraun has reached an agreement to acquire Germany-based Euroglas and Austria-based Glaspack, both distributors of rigid packaging solutions for the European market. These acquisitions expand TricorBraun’s presence in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and...
The adoption of EU Waste Shipment Regulation 1157/2024 (WSR) has caused concern in the recycling industry, as it could affect the competitiveness of European recyclers and restrict the export of recycled materials to almost 150 countries outside the OECD. EuRIC...
TÖST Beverages, known for its sparkling non-alcoholic beverages, has introduced a new 250 ml can format in the U.S. market. This launch expands the brand’s packaging options, which already include 750 ml and 250 ml bottles in other markets. The introduction of...
The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met on February 6, 2025. The Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP, sought approval to announce £8.2 million for the South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub (SWITCH) project which will generate over...
Roeslein & Associates has announced the appointment of Anderson Stefano Pereira as regional director for South America. With more than 30 years of global canmaking experience in leading companies such as Latasa, Rexam and Ball, Pereira has worked extensively in...
The implementation of an efficient, accessible and beneficial Deposit System for everyone in Spain will soon begin, for which it is convenient to keep in mind the agenda of the most immediate events. We have to wait for the November 22, 2026 to return to stores...
Returpack, the company in charge of the deposit return system (DRS) in Sweden, will increase deposit rates on both polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage containers and aluminum cans. The increase will mean that deposits on aluminum cans and small PET bottles will...
With the financial backing of Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) and Crown Holdings (Crown), several material recovery facilities (MRFs) in Alabama and California have added equipment designed to recover more than 31 million aluminum beverage cans per year. This improvement...
Today, the supply chain faces numerous challenges to meet customer demands and remain competitive in a constantly evolving market. One of the most important challenges is the optimization of logistics processes, from warehousing to final delivery. In this regard,...
Since Putin’s 2021 decision to make champagne the sparkling wine made in Russia, import rates of European wines have plummeted. According to RIA Novosti news agency – based on Eurostat data – Russia has reduced its wine imports from the European...
Global rigid packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Saxco International, LLC (“Saxco” or the “Company”), a leading provider of rigid packaging solutions for the beverage and food...
The United States has just authorized13 additional capacity standards for wine containers and 15 capacity standards for distilled spirits containers. The TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) is also amending its regulations to eliminate the distinction...
The Alupro organization has announced its participation in the Paris Aerosol Fair (ADF) to be held in Versailles and will address the important issue of aerosol recycling at a round table with the participation of important European aerosol managers. The forum will...
The first Advanced Factories (AF) barometer on Automation and Robotization places Spanish industry at the bottom in the use of AI in production processes. The United States, China and Japan are at the forefront of a technology that will revolutionize advanced...
In a groundbreaking move that marks a milestone in its 50-year history, Champion Breweries Plc. has announced the launch of its flagship Champion Lager Beer and Champ Malta beverages in non-returnable cans. This is the first time in the company’s historical...
“ORG Ledong” awarded its scholarships last December. The “ORG Ledong” scholarship project, established by ORG at BIGC (Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication), is a special charitable initiative designed to support exceptional students who...
More than 300,000 children have attended ARPAL’s workshops in its 30-year history, according to the Association for the Recycling of Aluminum Products. This is a figure that has been made known on the occasion of the week of Environmental Education. In addition,...
In the first days of Hurricane Trump, the absence of tariff measures with Canada and Mexico has been a surprise. The promised tariffs are 25%. In the case of Mexico to curb, according to Trump, migration and drug trafficking to the United States, especially fentanyl....
Alupro recently brought together members of the Scottish Parliament to discuss the circular economy, with the aim of encouraging support for the future return and refund system (DRS). Among other issues, aluminum was highlighted as a packaging material to meet...
A decorated tinplate can for Panettone di Nello Cassese made by Brazil’s Brasilata has received a Global WorldStar Packaging Award in the luxury category. The can, white in color, shows an elegant and functional design that has been positively valued by the jury...
The circular economy and the desire to reuse more and buy less has led many users to create things from food cans. One last idea is to create this useful pincushion from a food can. The process is simple. The can is cleaned and disinfected, a fabric or other...
Congresswoman Carol Miller, along with other representatives from different states have reactivated the Bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus, whose purpose is to raise awareness and bring to the forefront the relevance of the aluminum industry in the U.S., its...
Brite Drinks is a company that produces natural nootropic beverages designed to improve focus and mental performance. Its products combine plant and seed extracts, offering a healthier and more effective alternative to energy drinks and coffee. Brite’s drinks...
The World Economic Forum has recognized a Novelis milestone after the plant produced 97% recycled content for its 3105 alloy, used primarily in specialty products for the Building and Construction market. This recognition highlights the industry’s continued...
Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has appointed Richard Lézé, marketing director of ArcelorMittal Packaging Europe, as the new president of the Association. Richard Lézé was unanimously elected by the General Assembly of Steel for Packaging Europe and succeeds Luc...
Rodger Segelstrom, global product lines director, Industrial Physics asserts in a report that multiple variables are shaping the manufacturing activity of packaging professionals as “material availability, inflation, supply chain delays and changing consumer...
PackUK launches as a Pepr administrator with a number of questions from MPMA. In an open letter, Jason Galley, director and chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), expresses his response to the formal launch of PackUK. DEFRA...
Design students looking to expand their portfolio can enter the “Metal Pack for Biscuits” category of the Starpack Student Awards, organized by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), with the chance to win a £600 prize. Established in 1964,...
The endless possibilities of recycled aluminum according to Leicestershire recycles A new campaign to promote the recycling of metal packaging has been launched by Leicestershire County Council. With the goal of improving recycling rates, households across...
Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has appointed Richard Lézé, marketing director of ArcelorMittal Packaging Europe, as the new president of the Association. Richard Lézé was unanimously elected by the General Assembly of Steel for Packaging Europe and succeeds...
Lerwick Brewery has been announced as the official beer of Up Helly Aa, the famous Shetland Islands (Scotland) fire festival. A dedicated IPA – UHA ’25 – has been created in partnership with the Jarl Squad, which spearheads the annual event. ...
Eviosys has sold its 20.70% stake in Eviosys Packaging Maroc (formerly Carnaud Maroc) to Eviosys Envases España. The transaction is part of the acquisition of the Eviosys Group by Sonoco. Fipar-Holding has been a constant supporter of Eviosys Packaging Maroc’s...
69% of Scots believe the government urgently needs to invest in better recycling at a local level, as Scotland lags behind other UK nations in waste management. While Wales has a local authority recycling rate of 66.6%, Scotland’s is only 43.5%. The Survation...
Mundolatas has announced its participation in the LatamCan trade show to be held May 21-23 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Mundolatas will participate in the supplier and media-partner category of LatamCan. Latamcan (Latin American Canmakers Conference) is one of the most...
The U.S. DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has announced that its $500 million grant to Century Aluminum to build the first new primary aluminum smelter plant is officially “awarded”. This is the first plant to be built in this...
The beverage can has celebrated its 90th anniversary, demonstrating a great adaptation over time to the needs of packagers and consumers with new shapes, sizes, printing and technological innovations. The first attempts to package beer date back to the beginning of...
The director of the Penitentiary Regime, Juan Carlos Limpias, reported that Bolivian inmates are producing articles that are not only marketed locally, but also exported to neighboring countries such as Chile, Peru and Argentina. “Now, these tin cans are being...
World Can Day was celebrated on January 19. This is a date that seeks to highlight the importance of a container that is as versatile as it is universal. Since its invention in the 19th century, the can has become a symbol of innovation, sustainability and...
ALFED has highlighted the vital role of aluminum for the industry to meet the zero emissions target. To this end, it has analyzed the three key reasons for this role, which are recycling and the circular economy, the reduction of carbon emissions through green...
An experiment shown by instagramer @diegofromtheblock proves that only alcohol completely eliminates microorganisms may be present in cans. Diego decided to test whether the most common practices for cleaning cans before consumption actually eliminate microorganisms....
Italian restaurant Carmine’s, aware of the need to make its products more accessible, has added the Eeasy Lid to Carmine’s line of sauces sold in jars in retail stores, thanks to a professional partnership with Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) Eeasy...
Pimentón de La Vera La Chinata turns 50 in 2025 and the company Netasa will celebrate it with a variety of gastronomic activities, including a large-scale cooking event in Plasencia, the city where the company was founded in 1975. For the celebration of San Fulgencio...
World Can Experience 2025, the innovative trade fair organized by Mundolatas to be held from February 24 to 27 in Dubai, will host a specialized training for manufacturers of three-piece tinplate food cans. It will cover different aspects of quality control in the...
January marked 132 years since the birth of Coca-Cola and its patented formula. Since then, it has become one of the five largest companies in the world. One of the reasons for its success is the great advertising investment that has accompanied this drink, which was...
Hydro obtains The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Aluminum Association member Hydro $17.4 million through Inflation Reduction Act tax credits to advance new technologies for the automotive industry at its aluminum recycling plant in Henderson, Kentucky.Separately,...
Several Spanish companies have won awards at the WorldStar design awards, one of them being the Carmencita hot paprika can, reusable and with a double opening for use as needed. The Alicante firm ITC Packaging has created this airtight container for recyclable and...
AkzoNobel presented a plan to its union representatives and employees in France that includes a €22 million investment to establish the Montataire site (in the French Picardy region) as a benchmark in the production of decorative paints. This initiative reflects the...
American Canning recently halted operations at its Aluminum Toyo Ultimate Can (aTULC) can manufacturing plant in Texas, abruptly ending an innovative packaging partnership pioneered in the country that had attracted significant interest from ready-to-drink cocktail...
Precious Dragon Technology Holdings Ltd. has signed a Framework Supply Agreement with China Aluminum Cans Holdings Ltd. for a three-year period which has already commenced this January 2025. This agreement extends their previous supply relationship and is classified...
The Zapiain cider maker has won four medals in the largest international cider competition held in Great Rapids (Michigan), the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP). This is a pioneering competition in fermented apple and pear beverages...
Sonoco Products Company has announced senior leadership changes, effective Jan. 3, 2025. Jerry Cheatham, who has been part of Sonoco’s finance team for 36 years, has been appointed as interim chief financial officer, replacing Rob Dillard, who left the company....
The City Council of Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz, Spain), in collaboration with Ecoembes, is launching a new public awareness campaign to promote the recycling of packaging in the yellow container. The delegate of Environment, Carmen Pozo, says that this initiative...
Bunting has partnered with Smiley Monroe to modify a ToughFlex belt for overband magnets. The new belt is more resistant to excessive wear under demanding operating conditions. Overband magnets consist of a permanent magnetic or electromagnetic block mounted between...
Molson Coors has appointed Phil Whitehead, an 18-year veteran of the company and, until now, general manager in Western Europe, as the next president and CEO of the EMEA & APAC region, a position he assumed on January 1. Previously, Whitehead led Molson...
A truck carrying empty containers, specifically cans, overturned on the Autopista de las Serranías Puntanas, at kilometer 765.According to information provided by the provincial police, the driver is from San Juan and is 35 years old. Fortunately, he was not seriously...
Expert Mohamed Yusuf will be a speaker at the 2PC round table at the World Can Experience trade show to be held February 24-27 in Dubai (Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre). Yusuf is an expert in fast-moving consumer goods, such as food and beverages,...
Consultant Bruce Jones is another of the important expert figures and panelists who will participate in the groundbreaking World Can Experience trade show. This trade show is entirely focused on metal packaging and will be held in Dubai from February 24-27. Jones is...
Expert Bicer Smetana will offer several exceptionally useful and interesting training seminars on can printing at the World Can Experience 2025, which will be held February 24-27, 2025 in Dubai (Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre). Smetana will conduct...
In collaboration with Netflix and on the occasion of the highly anticipated second season of The Squid Game premiering on December 26, Dos Equis is launching a limited edition of two 355ml themed cans. Inspired by the global phenomenon, this collection will be...
Ready-to-drink tequila, Belicona, has just been released in the Mexican market. With a name that comes from the word belicoso or warrior, Belicona is a ready-to-drink beverage that combines high-quality blue agave distillate with natural fruit pulps. According to its...
Japanese brewing company Sapporo Holdings has announced that Hiroshi Tokimatsu, currently group CEO and managing director, will be promoted to the position of president. This leadership change comes as the company has “been working to strengthen the...
According to the Peruvian newspaper Cuarto Poder, Noemí Alvarado, a former Frigoinca employee, has stated that Nilo Burga created a fictitious company called Tierra Inca Food, with the brand name “Don Nilo”, to benefit from contracts in the south of the...
Many gourmets and chefs have ventured to give easy and healthy recipes for these days of Christmas, in order not to generate extra work in the kitchen. Latería is always a good option with delicatessen products, special preserves or, simply, the most traditional ones:...
Costa Ricans will be able to get their hands on the new collection of Café Volio cans. A symbol of the history and the special bond that has been formed with the Voliolovers. This limited and special collection has three different and unique designs, which reflect...
The world’s top sports teams – Arsenal, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche – are teaming up in 2024 to launch the “Green Action League,” the largest fan-driven sustainability campaign ever seen in sports. This...
The ARPAL association, which promotes initiatives and activities to encourage and extend the habit of collecting and recycling aluminum containers in Spain, informed on Thursday that it is launching its campaign to raise awareness about the recycling of these...
If you are still thinking about Christmas gifts, there is one specifically for lovers of beer or canned drinks. This is an organizer for the fridge that will allow you to have perfectly organized drinks so you always know how many you have left in the fridge and you...
Since its launch in early August, 500,000 cans of ‘Cola Gaza’ have been sold, and it is available online for £12 ($15) per six-pack, according to Halk TV. The drink, created by Palestinian businessman and activist Osama Qashoo in England, aims to support...
In Japan, they are very fond of vending machines that sell products on the street. In the last decade they also turned to food. One of the consumers’ favorite choices was canned ramen, the traditional chunky soup that makes a complete meal.Ramen was in these...
Announced in June 2023, the decision of the Italian company Bolton Food, owner of the canned sardines and mackerel brand Saupiquet, to leave France has become effective, as recalled by the newspaper Rue20. The agri-food company, according to French media reports,...
