The aluminum beverage can market in Brazil reached a new record in 2024, with the commercialization of 34.8 billion units. This growth of 7.6% compared to 2023, according to the Brazilian Aluminum Can Association (Abralatas), positions the country as the third largest...
Conservas Cerqueira, a historic company that has been headquartered in the Beiramar area (Vigo, Spain) since 1890. The company is one of the key firms that reinforce Galicia’s leadership in the canning industry, both nationally and internationally, as recently...
“This sector needs personal contact to achieve quality professional relationships.” Latamcan is counting down the hours to its 2025 edition, a veteran fair in which the magic word resonates: sustainability. This will be applied to consumption, printing...
Dario Steiner assumes the presidency of FEA fully aware of the challenges posed by a world marked by tariff disputes. Even so, he is confident in the industry’s ability to adapt and overcome obstacles. His goal is to ensure strong representation at European and...
Canned food is an indispensable part of the European Union’s emergency kit in the event of life-threatening events such as the threat of war, pandemics or cyber-attacks. The European Commissioner for Crisis Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality, Hadja...
Plasmatreat GmbH, specializing in atmospheric pressure plasma technologies for surface treatment, has announced the expansion of its presence in the Benelux region with the opening of a new office in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. This expansion strengthens its global...
Carlsberg Britvic has launched its 1664 Bière beverage, a beer with a rich and balanced taste, but without alcohol. Major supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and other national retailers will receive this new beer, which has already been very successful in more...
The FDA has announced the recall of hundreds of cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste for the presence of plastic inside. The recall affects 355 ml cans distributed in 12-packs in Illinois and Wisconsin. The packages have the date coding “SEP2925MDA” and a...
LuxTronic has announced the addition of Bill Walton to its team, who brings more than 40 years of leadership experience within the beverage packaging and manufacturing sector. Throughout his distinguished career, Walton has held executive positions at Ardagh Glass...
The Municipality of Salta (northwest Argentina) recently held a new edition of Eco-Canje. The aim of this initiative is to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling, fostering the circular economy. In this edition, the Ceferino Namuncurá cooperative participated,...
Budweiser, the official beer of Major League Baseball, has released a limited edition aluminum bottle to commemorate the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eighth World Series title. This exclusive bottle features the iconic Dodgers logo along with a commemorative World...
New research by the consulting firm RRS confirms that used beverage cans (UBCs) in the United States are recycled and converted into new cans in less than 60 days on average. The study, released last World Recycling Day and commissioned by the Aluminum Association and...
Tilray Wellness, the food and beverage division of Tilray Brands, will expand its partnership with Whole Foods Market this spring, re-launching the brand HiBall Energy in U.S. retail distribution A zero-calorie, sugar-free beverage that promises to fill us with energy...
The U.S. Senate is once again debating the Steward Act, which seeks to boost recycling and waste reduction, following the failure of previous attempts in the House of Representatives. The proposal includes initiatives such as the RIAA (Recycling Industry Operating...
Ball Corp. announced the formation of a joint venture with Ayna.AI, a firm specializing in industrial technology consulting and implementation. The new company, called Oasis Venture Holdings, will hold a 49-51 interest in favor of Ayna, while Ball will be the minority...
Rusal, a major global aluminum producer, has announced a nearly three-fold increase in annual profits, thanks to lower production costs and higher aluminum prices. Despite being of Western sanctions over the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the company claims. However,...
The Savabeco brewery in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, is in full expansion mode. Filling lines are running at full speed and expansion work is ongoing. What was once an abandoned quarry has become a benchmark in the local brewing industry. Founded in 2019 by Pham Hoanh Son, the...
Sonoco expects earnings of between $800 million and $900 million in 2025 to consolidate its global leadership position, but, in this case, expanded into metal packaging following the completion of the acquisition of Eviosys, Europe’s leading manufacturer of food...
Seagram’s Escapes has revamped its image with thinner cans, popular flavors and less sugar in some varieties. It has also launched a new flavor, Pineapple Starfruit, which has a tropical twist. Jaime Polisoto, brand director, commented that the 2025 campaign is...
PPG, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Can Manufacturers Institute, Recycling is Like Magic! and Mon-Valley Recycling Center, celebrated World Recycling Day by supporting the recycling efforts of the Environmental Charter School (ECS) in Pittsburgh. As part of...
The cans are the hidden treasures in our pantry, they can solve a meal that week that has been impossible to go to the market. With two cans of mussels we can cook a luxury restaurant risotto. A simple recipe that will not take us more than 25 minutes. For this you...
Moritz has become a sponsor of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Trofeo Conde de Godó, to be held from April 12 to 20, following an agreement with the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona-1899. The brewery, an icon of the city, will be present in different areas of the...
PackUK, the administrator of the UK government’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme, has opened the call for applications to join its voluntary advisory groups. These groups will provide expert advice in key areas, not making decisions,...
Last Wednesday, the 25% tariff imposed by Donald Trump’s government on steel and aluminum imports to the United States came into force in Argentina, as it did in the rest of the world. When the U.S. president was asked about the possibility of exceptions, as was...
In recent years, a new gastronomic trend has caught the attention of canning enthusiasts: millesimé cans. These are canned products that, despite having passed their best-before date, are marketed at high prices due to their evolution in taste and texture. This is...
The last cannery in Redondela, Conservas Rodríguez Pascual, closes permanently because its owners have reached retirement age.Founded in 1961 in Redondela, Pontevedra, Conservas Rodríguez Pascual was noted for the production of high-quality canned tuna, sardines and...
A group of archaeologists from the Sochaczew History Explorers Team in Poland have discovered a rusty milk can containing a valuable World War II treasure. According to Polish media outlet Kutno.net.pl, a rolled-up piece of cloth was found inside the can, which,...
Aluminum and renewable energy company Hydro is making an investment of almost €145mil in the construction of a new wire rod smelter at its aluminum plant in Karmøy, Norway. This new facility will be destined to supply aluminum for critical energy infrastructure in...
South African semi-finished aluminum producer Hulamin saw a 2% increase in rolled product volumes by 2024, although the market recovery failed to significantly boost its growth. The company, which plans to sell its Hulamin Containers unit, indicated that operational...
Fonio Rising Pale Ale is the new beverage that will be part of the Brooklyn Brewery brand, following last year’s successful experimental launch. In fact, it was named Product of the Year by Brewbound. It is an easy-drinking beer featuring fonio – a...
The U.S. Council on Foreign Relations warns of the looming catastrophe of Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on aluminum from outside the country. This institution has explained that the industry relies on a global supply chain for manufacturing of all...
Eviosys celebrated World Recycling Day with a reminder that all packaging must be recyclable by 2030, according to the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The company joins these claims by meeting many of the targets set, such as that the design...
Eviosys has inaugurated the exhibition Humans of Eviosys at the Centro Cultural de La Alcazaba in Mérida. Many of the people who work at the local plant are reflected in this photographic exhibition. Tomas Lopez, CEO of Eviosys said in the presentation that...
The association Every Can Counts celebrated World Recycling Day with an invitation to young people not to break the recycling cycle. For this, they have counted on the breakdance champion Bgirl Elli who, according to ECC, with every move shows how recycling keeps the...
U.S. industry associations have welcomed a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider several regulations, particularly one aimed at reducing particulate emissions at industrial facilities that had been challenged in court. The EPA...
A recall has been announced for certain cans of green beans sold at Target stores due to the possible presence of a foreign object. Del Monte Foods, Inc. issued the voluntary recall last month, affecting nearly 200,000 cans of Target Good & Gather brand Cut Green...
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., a leader in steel production, and newcleo SA, an innovator in nuclear energy, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate newcleo’s Lead Cooled Fast Reactors (LFRs) with Danieli’s green steel...
Donald Trump announced that he will impose 200% tariffs on European alcoholic products, such as wine and champagne, if the EU does not remove its countermeasures to the US tariffs. Trump demanded that the EU remove the 50% tariff on US whiskey, after the bloc...
The Spanish brewing sector has expressed its concern about the possible imposition of a 200% tariff on wines and other alcoholic beverages from the European Union by U.S. President Donald Trump, in addition to the tariffs already established for aluminum. Jacobo...
The 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed by Donald Trump have put small breweries in check as they face the dilemma of either absorbing the increased cost of aluminum cans or raising prices and risk losing customers to giants like Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch,...
Canovation will be partnering with AB InBev! To test the impact of its ResealableCan technology and see the potential and shape its new sustainable packaging The Future of Sustainable Packaging™. This collaboration is part of the 100+ Accelerator Program project. The...
Despite adjustments to the SB 54 regulatory process, California continues to work on various aspects of its statewide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for packaging. Last week, CalRecycle’s SB 54 advisory committee resumed its meetings following an...
In 2024, the canned alcoholic beverages market was valued at US$20.69 billion. This industry is expected to grow from US$24.75 billion in 2025 to US$123.93 billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.6% during the forecast period (2025-2034),...
The British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) has announced details of its program for BAMA Innovation Day 2025, to be held on April 23 at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. This year’s event will be sponsored by Lindal Group, global specialists in...
Since 2019, when Ardagh Group launched the production of specific cans for wines, many improvements and adaptations have been made. The 2025 cans are ultra-lightweight and many companies are betting on Ardagh. The latest to do so is Vinocan, which presents eight...
Despite the decline in fish consumption in Spain, the canning and semi-canning industry closed 2024 with a slight increase of 0.7% in production, reaching 308,506 tons, according to Anfaco-Cecopesca. Its general secretary, Roberto Alonso, also highlighted a 1%...
President Trump yesterday signed an executive order aimed at expanding production of critical minerals in the United States. This decision has been supported by the Aluminum Association which aims to improve U.S. material self-sufficiency and minimize the need for...
Alupro recently convened influential political figures in Wales to discuss how to accelerate national progress in achieving an effective circular economy by 2025. The meeting was held at the Senedd, located in Cardiff Bay. The event was moderated by Ruth Mosalski,...
The Galician canning company Albo has celebrated this Wednesday the official inauguration of its new factory in the logistics and industrial platform of Salvaterra/As Neves (Plisan). With nearly 25,000 square meters of surface area, this modern facility, which has...
The product management and compliance company and Citeo, an eco-organization specializing in packaging recyclability, have announced a partnership to help food and beverage brands comply with environmental regulations more efficiently. Thanks to this partnership,...
Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit and Return System (DRS), is celebrating reaching the milestone of 1 billion beverage containers returned by the Irish public. This achievement demonstrates that the number of bottles and cans returned would be enough to...
Karen Graley has been appointed by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), in conjunction with the Packaging Industry and Environment Council (INCPEN), as head of the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the field of...
Snoop Dogg, the well-known entertainer and entrepreneur, has announced a new investment and collaboration with Harmony Craft Beverages to launch Iconic Tonics, a premium functional beverage brand that seeks to change the adult beverage market. The functional beverage...
Press Metal has received Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 certification (2022) for aluminum smelting, refining and recovery at its plant in Bintulu, Malaysia. In addition, the plant was recertified under the ASI V3 Performance Standard in September 2023. The CoC V2...
Beiersdorf demonstrated outstanding growth in fiscal year 2024, again achieving record sales and solid results in all its business segments. Group sales amounted to a record EUR 9.9 billion, with organic growth of 6.5%. Despite major brand investments, the result...
Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR) recently reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and progress on debt reduction, driving an 8% increase in the value of its shares, although sales were hurt by weakness in China. Premium brands such as Corona and Michelob...
CCL Industries Inc, a global leader in labeling, security and packaging solutions, has reported fourth quarter and 2024 financial results. In the fourth quarter of 2024, sales increased 9.0% to $1,812.5 million, compared to $1,662.5 million in the same period of 2023,...
New Orleans Mardi Gras has become an opportunity to promote sustainability thanks to the Recycle Dat! recycling program. Through this initiative, parade-goers can contribute to the city in an eco-friendly way without straying too far from Bourbon Street. Each year,...
According to a report by Technavio, the global beverage cans market is expected to experience growth of $5.92 billion between 2025 and 2029. The market is estimated to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 3% during this period. Market growth is being...
Trump remains committed to tariffs despite the worrisome drop in the stock market and the threat of recession. These 25% tariffs on foreign aluminum, copper, lumber and steel, he defined as essential for national security, because the military, for example, depends on...
President and CEO Charles Johnson of the Aluminum Association has made public his decision to work with the Trump Administration to promote a globally competitive U.S. aluminum industry, while aiming to ensure a level playing field for U.S. manufacturers. He has...
Guayakí Yerba Mate expands its presence in the market with its largest expansion to date and a new design in thin cans. These new cans are presented in packs of four units, the brand seeks to facilitate the consumption of mate without losing its commitment to organic...
Lluís Pitarch has been appointed president of the Beverage Can Association, taking up the position at a key moment for the industry, with the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the beverage can and the 30th anniversary of the Association. Pitarch, currently...
A truck traveling on the EP8001 road, on the section connecting Catoira with Caldas in Galicia, overturned at the height of Dimo, on the way up to Carracedo. The accident, whose causes have not yet been determined, caused the partial closure of the road. The accident...
Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Tim Cofer has boasted good results for 2024 and expects 2025 to be equally positive, thanks, he says, to consistent currency and non-GAAP ( Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ) measures. Cofer says the strong performance in 2024 is in line...
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 British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) has announced details of its program for BAMA Innovation Day 2025. This year it will be held on April 23 at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Lindal will open the program by presenting its “Turbo...
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...
The 25% tariffs on aluminum announced by Donald Trump have generated concern in the beverage industry, but their impact on consumer prices will be minimal. Coca-Cola’s CEO, James Quincey, noted that the company could reduce the use of aluminum and prioritize...
Aluflexpack has obtained recertification under version 2 of the Chain of Custody Standard, which validates its production of flexible packaging and the conversion of materials such as aluminum foil, paper and flexible films. This process includes printing, coating and...
Caviar, traditionally associated with luxury and exclusivity, is transformed into something completely new with the collaboration between Ambrose & Paubet and designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. This limited edition of osetra caviar not only stands out for its...
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...
