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...
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 practice of crushing aluminum cans before throwing them in the trash is common; however, we are not doing any good for the environment, but quite the opposite, as explained by the environmental blog Greenmatters. One of their articles explains that: “although many...
Nestlé anticipates organic sales growth for 2025, without providing an exact figure, and expects the underlying operating margin to reach 16%. Additionally, the company expects its 2.5 billion Swiss franc savings program for 2027 to start yielding results, with...
Mexico City is currently celebrating the 2025 Barter Market, organized by the Mexico City Ministry of Environment (Sedema), which aims, among other things, to mitigate climate change through recycling. The Barter Market is itinerant, so its location changes to allow...
Ball Corporation has announced a minority investment in Meadow, a Swedish packaging technology company focused on developing circular solutions. The partnership will support the production of fully recyclable aluminum cans as pre-filled cartridges for personal care...
Hoffmann Neopac has signed a conditional agreement to sell the assets of its tinplate business to the Massilly Group. Massilly is a company specializing in metal packaging based in Mâcon (France) The transaction is pending conditions to close the agreement and will be...
Recycled aluminum from beverage cans has reached a new global record of 580,000 tons. This adds to a wave of countries taking recycling much more seriously. EU countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland, achieved a recycling rate of...
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...
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