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Baofeng redefines can end design with its Colorful Easy Open Ends, a cost-effective breakthrough using traditional CTP printing technology
Baofeng redefines can end design with its Colorful Easy Open Ends, a cost-effective breakthrough...
BetterCans Partners with Ohio State University to Offer Technical Seminar ‘A Young Package for New Generations’
The Ohio State University (OSU) with its Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) have...
Food can market to reach $38.4 billion in a decade
The global metal food cans market, valued at $26.5 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a...
Dominican Presidente beer introduces a new half-liter can
Presidente beers expand their family with a new half-liter can (16 ounces). This beer has just...
Metal cans market to grow $81.5 Billion by 2032
The metal cans market was valued at USD 66.4 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach USD 81.5...
Constellium produces with Crown the first aluminum coil from post-consumer scrap
Constellium, a global leader in aluminum and recycling solutions, is proud to announce that its...
Aluminum price rises in the wake of Chinese maneuvers
Aluminum prices on the LME (London Metal Exchange) rose more than 8% last week, after China's...
80% of IAI members will achieve “Zero Emissions” by mid-century
The International Aluminum Institute (IAI) has announced progress on its Aluminum Industry...
World Can Experience 2025 kicks off
World Can Experience Conference 2025 to define the future of the metal packaging industry in Dubai...
The secret behind Jomar’s success in driving efficiency in the food industry
In the heart of the Region of Murcia, Spain, Jomar, since its foundation in 1988, has been a...
AnchorEOE, the innovative easy-open ring of lids
AnchorEOE, the innovative easy-open lid ring made of tinplate or aluminum for metal containers...
GRAFOMETAL reduces its carbon footprint
At Grafometal we have always been very sensitive to the environment and sustainability, and we...
Xiamen Baofeng is committed to the manufacture of high quality ends
Last May, Baofeng Group Hubei Company held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Hubei factory, an...
SACMI in Metpack’s sights
Light, modular, intelligent: SACMI metal vision systems in the spotlight at Metpack A...
Mundolatas to launch its Metaverse before Metpack 2023
Metpack is the international trade fair for metal processing and packaging held every three years...
WALLRAM to showcase solutions at Metpack 2023
WALLRAM to showcase sustainable solutions and expertise in can tooling and engineering at Metpack...
Open registration period for metaverso Metalatas
The registration period is now open for those professionals in the world of metal packaging who...
MUNDOLATAS AWARDED IN DIGITALIZATION
MUNDOLATAS RECEIVES THE ENTREPRENEURIAL DISCOVERY AWARD 2022 Mundolatas was one of the three...
DISCOVER COST-EFFECTIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND SEAMLESS METAL PACKAGING TESTING SOLUTIONS.
You may have heard of names like CMC-KUHNKE, Steinfurth, Quality By Vision, Eagle Vision and TQC...
MATRIRUIZ LAUNCHES ZCleaner: Injector automatic cleaning system for round end liners
Matrizruiz continues its constant process of innovation and has just launched a new product. This...
MUNDOLATAS WILL BE PRESENT AT GULFCAN 2022 IN DUBAI
Mundolatas will be for the first time media partner of the GulfCan 2022 to be held from 8 to 10...
FEMM. MANUFACTURERS OF METAL AND PLASTIC PACKAGING COMPONENTS
Metal Division Wire bending and welding They are nothing more than the expression of mango...
Hyperion Materials & Technologies expands its workforce and production capacity globally
Hyperion Materials & Technologies has been strategically and globally expanding its can...
The Inkmaker Group renews itself as IM GROUP on the occasion of the World Earth Day
On April 22nd, Inkmaker Group will become IM GROUP. The official launch - which has been planned...
Immediate improvements in the coating process drive metal packaging manufacturers in Latin America and around the world to Sensory Analytics’ SpecMetrix® Systems
Immediate improvements in the coating process drive metal packaging manufacturers in Latin America...
Koenig Bauer Converts Digital Unit into Independent Subsidiary
Koenig Bauer has taken a strategic step to strengthen its growth in digital business models by converting its Digital Unit into an independent...
Canpack and United Breweries bet on Indian-inspired flavors aimed at Generation Z
With the launch of Kingfisher Lemon Masala and Mango Berry Twist, United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the Heineken group, seeks to stay at the...
Canadian Company Primegroup Incorporates Relax Dowlow Brand into Its Portfolio
Primegroup has taken an important step in its innovation strategy in the functional beverage sector by incorporating a revolutionary local brand,...
Mexican Empty Can Producers, the Most Affected by the ‘Trump Tariffs’
Mexico is the country most damaged by Trump's tariffs since it is the largest exporter of empty cans to the United States, according to data from...
The recycling of metal waste represents more than 60% of the total volume in Spain
According to the DBK Sectoral Observatory of INFORMA —a reference and analysis platform that offers detailed information on different economic...
A Coca-Cola can as an offering for the dangerous Sentinelese tribe
An American tourist, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, was arrested for attempting to contact a remote tribe on North Sentinel Island in the...
Maison Perrier Launches Chic: Its New Premium Line of Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Beverages in Metal Packaging
The renowned French brand Maison Perrier presents Maison Perrier Chic, its first line of premium non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, which reinvents...
INX presents its innovations in metal packaging inks at the Craft Brewers Conference 2025
INX International Ink Co. is preparing to showcase the latest in packaging ink solutions during the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America,...
The tariff mess and key aluminum sectors in a sea of uncertainty
The 25% tariffs imposed by Trump on steel and aluminum began on March 12, prompting countermeasures in other countries. Exemptions for Canada and...
GEW Appoints Jonathan Geiger as Sales Manager for Latin America
British company GEW, manufacturer of UV curing systems, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Geiger as Sales Manager for Latin America. Geiger...
Nicolas Wiedmann to Lead EuPIA for the Next Two Years
During the Annual Conference of EuPIA (European Printing Ink Association), Nicolas Wiedmann, CEO of Siegwerk Druckfarben, has been appointed as the...
The Trump 25% Tariff on Beer Will Affect Constellation Brands
The Trump administration has implemented a 25% tariff on all imports of canned beer and empty aluminum cans starting Friday, according to a notice...
Coca-Cola brings back its campaign to personalize cans
Coca-Cola has decided to revive its successful 2011 "Share a Coke" campaign, adapted to new generations and with a global approach. From April 2025,...
China to impose 84% tariff on imports from the United States
The trade war is on. The The Chinese Ministry of Finance has announced the implementation of a new retaliatory tariff, set at 34%, in direct...
Chilean brewery LOA allies with Ball to obtain the ASI seal of sustainability
Cervecería LOA has marked a milestone in its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first brewery in Chile to launch beer cans with the...
MCMA promotes “CAN – THE FUTURE” seminar at Pac MechEx 2025
During Pac MechEx 2025, the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MCMA) actively participated as an industry partner of the event. In parallel...
Denver succeeds in recycling three million aluminum containers at Ball Arena during the season
Thanks to a joint initiative between Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and its partners, the ambitious goal of recycling three million aluminum...
Ball and Beiersdorf awarded for their recycled aluminum aerosols
Ball Corporation, a supplier of sustainable aluminum packaging, and Beiersdorf, a global leader in skin care, have been honored at the CanTech Grand...
Industry concerned about 25% tariffs on empty aluminum cans and beers
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the dreaded 25% tariffs on imported empty aluminum cans and canned beer, which are now in effect. This...
Alupro presents its new campaign to encourage young people to recycle aluminum in the right way
Alupro has launched a new educational campaign aimed at students aged between 14 and 16, with the aim of improving their knowledge of best practice...
Aldi introduces its first wine in aluminum wine bottle
From April 14, Aldi supermarkets in the United Kingdom will add a sustainable innovation to their shelves: the first own-brand aluminum wine bottle...
RUSAL boosts sustainability with ALLOW, its low-carbon aluminum produced with hydroelectric power
The aluminum sector, known for its high energy demand, accounts for about 4% of global electricity consumption, much of which comes from highly...
Coca-Cola relaunches its personalized cans from Mexico to the world
Since its debut in 2014, Coca-Cola's personalized can campaign has been a global success. In 2025, the brand is launching an enhanced version with...
Industry 4.0 Congress will deal with aluminum recycling in sectors such as packaging manufacturing.
The Industry 4.0 Congress, within the framework of Advanced Factories, brought together more than 430 experts to analyze the role of green...
CCEP launches Sprite with Absolut Vodka in watermelon-flavored cans
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of Absolut Vodka & SPRITE Watermelon in cans. The stylish 250 ml cans combine the...
ALUPRO to collaborate with LARAC to improve local recycling rates
Aluminum packaging recycling organization, Alupro, has announced a partnership with the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) to...
Historic Record of the Aluminum Can Sector in Brazil with 7.6% Growth
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%...
Conservas Cerqueira produces 40 million cans a year
Conservas Cerqueira, a historic company that has been headquartered in the Beiramar area (Vigo, Spain) since 1890. The company is one of the key...
Raúl Martínez, LATAMCAN
"This sector needs personal contact to achieve quality professional relationships." Latamcan is counting down the hours to its 2025 edition, a...
DARÍO STEINER, PRESIDENT FEA
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...
Canned food, an indispensable part of the EU emergency kit for life-threatening situations
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,...
Plasmatreat opens new office in Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Plasmatreat GmbH, specializing in atmospheric pressure plasma technologies for surface treatment, has announced the expansion of its presence in the...
Carlsberg Britvic launches its non-alcoholic variant 1664 Bière for the food sector
Carlsberg Britvic has launched its 1664 Bière beverage, a beer with a rich and balanced taste, but without alcohol. Major supermarkets such as...
FDA recalls Coca-Cola in Illinois and Wisconsin for presence of plastics in the beverage
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...
Luxtronic brings on board veteran Bill Walton
LuxTronic has announced the addition of Bill Walton to its team, who brings more than 40 years of leadership experience within the beverage...
Salta celebrated another edition of Eco-canje
The Municipality of Salta (northwest Argentina) recently held a new edition of Eco-Canje. The aim of this initiative is to promote waste reduction,...
Budwiser launches limited edition cans celebrating Los Angeles Dodgers victory
Budweiser, the official beer of Major League Baseball, has released a limited edition aluminum bottle to commemorate the Los Angeles Dodgers' eighth...
60 days is the time it takes in the U.S. to return a used can to the shelves once recycled.
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...
Tilray Wellness relaunches HiBall, an alternative to energy drinks
Tilray Wellness, the food and beverage division of Tilray Brands, will expand its partnership with Whole Foods Market this spring, re-launching the...
Packaging companies back recycling bill in U.S. Congress
The U.S. Senate is once again debating the Steward Act, which seeks to boost recycling and waste reduction, following the failure of previous...
Ball Corp. and Ayna.AI create joint venture to boost aluminum tumblers
Ball Corp. announced the formation of a joint venture with Ayna.AI, a firm specializing in industrial technology consulting and implementation. The...
Rusal announces earnings three times higher than its annual profits
Rusal, a major global aluminum producer, has announced a nearly three-fold increase in annual profits, thanks to lower production costs and higher...
Savabeco, the Vietnamese brewery that triumphs
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...
Sonoco expects profits of between $800 million and $900 million in 2025.
Sonoco expects earnings of between $800 million and $900 million in 2025 to consolidate its global leadership position, but, in this case, expanded...
Seagram’s Escapes makes a comeback with slimmer cans and new flavors
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,...
PPG assists Pittsburg students in recycling two million cans
PPG, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Can Manufacturers Institute, Recycling is Like Magic! and Mon-Valley Recycling Center, celebrated World...
Easy risotto recipe with two cans of mussels
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...
Moritz to sponsor the Conde Godó Trophy with limited edition commemorative cans
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 American ‘Rearmament’ of the Aluminum Industry
The industrial park of steel and aluminum foundries in the United States is insufficient for the country's needs. Therefore, Trump's first tariff...
Phil Roux Will Step Down as Nampak CEO
The Board of Directors of Nampak Limited has announced that Phildon Roux (Phil) has notified the company of his decision to resign from the position...
Novelis Successfully Tests Hydrogen as Fuel for Recycling Furnaces
Novelis has successfully tested the use of hydrogen as fuel in a recycling furnace at its plant in Latchford, UK. This experiment is part of a...
The False Myths of Canned Foods
1. Food Quality: As Good as Fresh? Canned food has the same quality as if it were fresh. Metal packaging ensures that the food is preserved in...
Record in the Metal Packaging World: A Chief Oshkosh Crowntainer Can Reaches $111,150 at Auction
A rare Chief Oshkosh Crowntainer beer can has made history by selling for $111,150 at Morean Auctions, setting a new world record for this type of...
CANPACK increases its sales by 14% thanks to demand from USA, Brazil, India and the EU
Packaging manufacturer CANPACK Group has announced that its sales volume shows solid growth and profitability during the third quarter of 2024,...
CPMC Holdings Makes Changes in Its Executive Leadership
The board of directors of CPMC Holdings Limited has announced that Zhou Yuan has been redesignated as executive director and has been appointed as...
CRUSHMETRIC Joins Toyo Seikan to Create Art in Aluminum
CRUSHMETRIC has partnered with Toyo Seikan Group to present a special exhibition at the Package Culture Museum in Tokyo. Under the name "HOSOTEN...
Yieh Corp to Open New Aluminum Can Factory in Uzbekistan
Yieh Corp has announced that its new aluminum can and beverage bottle factory will begin operations in June of this year in the Yangi Avlod free...
Tata Steel Engages with Wales to Produce Green Steel
Tata Steel has contracted three construction companies from South Wales to support the construction of the £1.25 billion green steel manufacturing...
The Swedish DRS Recycles Almost 90% of Containers: The Secret is in Immediately Reusing Aluminum for the Same Purpose
In 2024, the Deposit Return System (DRS) in Sweden achieved the collection of more than 2.8 billion PET bottles and aluminum cans, a 6% increase...
PepsiCo Acquires Poppi for $1.95 Billion to Expand Its Canned Product Portfolio
PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion. This deal includes $300 million in anticipated tax...
NOMOQ UK First Digital Can Printer in Europe with FSSC 22000 Certification
NOMOQ UK becomes the first digital can printer in Europe certified by FSSC 22000, and one of the first in the world! This means that every can...
Italian Ferrari Meccanica Acquires Metal Press
The Italian company Ferrari Meccanica has acquired 100% of Metal Press, a prominent company in the aerosol sector. Metal Press has been...
MPE Urges Europe to Consider the Fundamental Role of Steel and Metals in Improving Industry Competitiveness and Sustainability
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) acknowledges the potential of the European Commission's Action Plan on Steel and Metals to support metal industries....
The Rise of Private Labels in the Canned Tuna Market
The growth of private labels in supermarkets is an increasing trend. Consumers no longer choose them solely for their competitive price, but also...
Tin Toys in Mexico: A Living Tradition Thanks to Small Cooperatives
Tin toys have been an essential part of childhood in Mexico, standing out for their handcrafted production and cultural value. Since the early 20th...
Beverage brands are rapidly adopting metal packaging for sustainability, practicality, and premium design possibilities
Metal beverage cans have experienced notable growth in the beverage packaging sector, being recognized for their practicality, sustainability, and...
CONXEMAR and ANFACO Propose Reducing VAT on Canned Seafood Products to Encourage Consumption
The decline in fish consumption in recent years is a serious concern for the fishing industry. Along with fishing, sectors such as frozen foods,...
American Can Manufacturers Assert That Trump’s Tariffs Reduce Their Competitiveness
Can manufacturers in the United States have protested against Trump's tariff measure which, far from benefiting them, is reducing their...
The European Commission Promotes Global Leadership in Decarbonization with an Ambitious Industrial Agreement
The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Agreement, a strategy aimed at positioning Europe as a global leader in decarbonization,...
Ball Corporation earned $4.01 billion in 2024
Ball Corporation has presented its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. The company reported annual net earnings of $4.01...
Bericap Aluminium, exclusive supplier of roll-on aluminum closures for the German Association of Wine Estates
Bericap Aluminium has been selected as the exclusive partner of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (German Association of Quality Wine...
Ball Bets on Packaging Water in Aluminum Bottles in its Commitment to the Circular Economy
Ball has played a key role in introducing canned water to the market, driving this category and consolidating it as an important trend, while...
