Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMP) has reported a strong third quarter in 2024, with a 2% increase in global beverage shipments and a 15% increase in year-over-year adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization-Earnings Before Interest,...
Of all the waste produced in the European Union, only 5% corresponds to metal packaging, according to the latest data published by Eurostat, which also shows that 82% of metal packaging is recycled in Spain. In 2022, a total of 83.4 million tons of packaging waste was...
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announce new Monobloc color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. These libraries facilitate accurate communication of Pantone standards in monobloc can production, helping brands and metal packaging...
Nampak will sell its 51.43% stake in Nampak Zimbabwe to Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed TSL for $25 million (approximately R438 million), the packaging group announced Wednesday.The sale is in line with its asset divestment plan, will contribute to the reduction of the...
With KUKA Digital, the company is expanding its software and digitization business. The focus is on the comprehensive digitization of a wide variety of machines and production systems, from initial 3D simulation to connectivity and data analysis, including the use of...
inJoy is a new range of canned wine from the La Mancha winery, Vinos Uvalca. It is a sangria with hints of citrus and berries. The creative agency Meteorito is in charge of the naming, branding and packaging of the wine range, therefore, it is in charge of developing...
Ball Corporation has announced the re-launch of its proprietary printing technology, Dynamark, for its beverage cans in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This enhanced technology introduces an advanced level of printing capabilities, unlocking cutting-edge...
Tata Steel has signed a contract with Tenova, a leading global metals technology manufacturer, to deliver a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace and additional advanced steelmaking equipment to its Port Talbot plant. The company describes this agreement as a...
Stolle Machinery Company has announced that Gus Reall has retired as CEO and has named Michael Larson, Stolle’s director of global operations, as his successor as CEO. Mr. Reall will continue as an executive member of the board of directors. Gus Reall’s...
Roeslein & Associates, an international leader in turnkey systems in the can manufacturing, traditional energy and renewable energy industries, has appointed Jason Ramskill as president of Global Can Manufacturing. Ramskill assumes his new position at Roeslein...
Colep Packaging and Envases Group have signed a joint venture agreement for the construction of an aerosol packaging plant in Mexico. In the first stage, the new plant will focus its production on 3 aluminum aerosol lines. The goal is to serve customers in Mexico, as...
Auxiliar Conservera’s new Open VAC system will be used to package the pet food manufactured by the Murcian company Alpha Spirit. At the beginning of 2025, users will be able to find these products in the new packaging. Auxiliar Conservera’s Open VAC is a...
Kona Tuna, a fishing and branding company, is thriving by using its own global supply chain to bring more sustainably sourced tuna to Libya, which has the highest per capita consumption of tuna in the world. From skipjack and yellowfin tuna caught using traditional...
ANFACO has gone a step further in its demand for the elimination or reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on fish products and has announced in the Madrid market of Guzmán el Bueno the launch of a campaign in more than 6,000 fishmongers throughout Spain with which it...
Alupro, the aluminum packaging recycling organization, will be one of the sponsors of this year’s CLAIRE Wales Conference. The event, which will take place at the University of Wales on Wednesday, November 6, will explore the future of recycling and the role of...
Novelis achieved a 27 % reduction in absolute carbon emissions in FY2024 against its FY2016 baseline (includes Scopes 1, 2 and 3). The company also achieved an average of 63 % recycled content in its rolled aluminum products in FY2024, recycling more than 2,300 kt of...
The beverage packaging market will exceed $277 billion by 2032, according to Introspective Market Research’s new report on the “Beverage Packaging Market”. The report reveals that the global beverage packaging market, valued at USD 188.4 billion in...
The Americas canned beverages business reported a 21% increase in segment revenues, with volumes up 10%, including a 5% increase in North America. Results were also helped by strong performances in Brazil and Mexico. Crown CEO Tim Donahue said: “We believe the...
Cutwater, the spirits-based canned cocktail brand, is pleased to announce the return of two popular holiday innovations: the Espresso Martini and the Peppermint White Russian. In addition, the brand will launch two new limited-edition innovations, Whiskey Sour and...
Hycan Packaging (Xianning) announced that it will receive CNY100,544,600 (Yuan) in an equity financing round on January 27, 2022. The transaction will include the participation of existing investor Suzhou Hycan Holdings According to the transaction, CNY70,000,000 will...
The real easy-openers Three-piece tin cans have been in our homes for over a century and are a mainstay of pantries. Cans have never been lacking because of their durability and food safety and also because of their ease of storage and stacking. The cans save us from...
Packaging policy does not always appear at the forefront of voters’ interests or even at the top of the agenda in American election campaigns, but, this time around, they have had their place in the presidential debates.Tariffs were a hallmark of the previous...
AEROBAL has announced the winners of the Aluminum Aerosol Can Awards 2024. Categories of ‘Aluminum Aerosol Cans already on the market’, ‘Prototypes’ and ‘Sustainability’. ⦁ Aluminum aerosol cans already on the marketTrivium...
Rebecca Lipscomb, director of regulatory affairs at INX International explains the ins and outs of key EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations for printing inks in an article. Lipscomb says that one of the main regulations we need to understand when...
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a leading global materials science company developing advanced hard and super-hard materials, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Damen Carbide Tool Co, Inc. Damen Carbide is a Wood Dale, Illinois, USA...
Sonoco, a global leader in packaging solutions, has posted stable financial results, the company reports with sales of €1.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024. The company recently announced the acquisition of Eviosys, a move that will position Sonoco as one of the...
GME Recycling builds Africa’s first fully automated aluminum recycling plant to capitalize on an untapped $2.5 billion market. GME Recycling, a leading Italian company in the design and construction of aluminum recycling plants, has located this scrap recycling...
Constantia Flexibles already offers a recyclable alternative for more than 90% of its portfolio. The company takes a holistic approach to materials, providing solutions in aluminum, film and paper for various consumer markets. The packaging manufacturer ensures the...
The leaders of two major Canadian steel industries have issued a statement warning of the existential threat their companies face if tariffs are not imposed. Catherine Cobden, president and CEO of the Steel Producers Association of Canada, and Jean Simard, president...
Flow Beverage, a supplier of sustainably sourced mineral spring water, has announced the launch of its new product line in aluminum bottles. Called Flow Sparkling Mineral Spring Water, the product will debut in Canada in October 2024, with a later launch planned in...
Coca-Cola has made a $43.7 million investment to open a new production line in Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia. Brand sources say this will help supply the growing demand for canned beverages and offer a number of sustainability benefits. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners...
Budweiser Budvar UK Ltd, a Bristol-based beer importer, has contributed more than £400,000 to a national environmental charity after failing to register as a packaging producer. The company should have registered in 2004 under the Packaging Waste Regulations and taken...
INX International Ink Co. has hired Blair Welch as general manager for Australia and New Zealand, with the aim of strengthening support for local distributors. A 32-year veteran of the printing industry, Welch is working with local distributors and developing new...
Estonia’s oldest brewery has launched a new range of its Dynami energy drinks in vibrantly colored cans from Canpack, using special inks with a phosphorescent effect. A. Le Coq, part of the Olvi Group of Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, currently...
Diamond Brew is a revolutionary innovation in the coffee industry that uses aluminum packaging and has just been officially launched in the U.S. as the country’s first no-brew coffee: a new generation of instant coffee that offers a barista experience without...
Industrial Physics, the global provider of materials and packaging testing and measurement has announced the acquisition of Sensory Analytics, the suppliers of industry-leading SpecMetrix. The addition of SpecMetrix to the growing family of this specialized...
Thai Union officially opened its new 8,000 metric tonne cold storage facility for the Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) plant. Located in Tema, near the PFC manufacturing plant, the cold storage facility will ensure year-round temperature-controlled storage of Atlantic tuna...
Jason Galley, executive director of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) says that Europe has missed a real opportunity to have a stronger definition of quality recycling that encourages materials that can withstand multiple recycling cycles without...
European aluminum foil manufacturers see weak demand at the beginning of 2024, according to a statement from ALUFOIL, the association that groups them together. Figures for aluminum foil deliveries in Europe during the first three months of 2024 indicate that weak...
Bemasa Caps has started using thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s bluemint® steel for the production of twist-off lids for jam jars for international food brands. Thus, Bemasa has used for the first time bluemint® steel with CO2 reduction for the production of twist-off...
The new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, recently approved by the EU Parliament, will be mandatory for Member States. This regulation introduces more restrictive measures than the current ones. In some cases it will extend compliance deadlines to...
Ball Corporation and Minalba Brazil’s braille cap has won the Fast Company 2024 Design Innovation Awards for Latin America. This type of closure is the first in the Brazilian market and offers two options: “water” and “sparkling water”....
Net sales in the third quarter were US$3,074 million compared with US$3,069 million in the third quarter of 2023, reflecting higher shipments of beverage cans and food cans in North America, offset by lower volumes in most other businesses and unfavorable foreign...
Wynk, the award-winning cannabis soft drink that is redefining the adult beverage landscape, has announced the launch of its new limited edition flavor: Cran-Blood Orange. Carefully created by combining researched flavor trends with consumer demand for festive...
Your seeds deserve the best: our cans ensure that they stay protected and fresh until the planting season. East Africa Cans & Closures Ltd offer their cans to the agricultural sector to preserve seeds to keep them “protected and fresh until planting...
Just Enough Wines, a leading woman-owned premium canned wine company featuring award-winning, vintage-specific and appellation-specific sustainable wines, are on an unstoppable pace of growth, they said in a statement, explaining that they already have 900 wholesale...
Silgan Holdings, a leading provider of rigid packaging solutions, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food and healthcare products. Weener...
Fans of Emily in Paris have already seen this version of the kir royal cocktail in its ready-to-drink version, also in a can. The clever scriptwriters have included this product proposal with the ease of a series where the purchase proposals are continuous in each...
The population is drinking less and less alcohol, only RTD (Ready to Drink) beverages, most of which are packaged in metal containers, are slowing this decline. This product range recorded a strong period of growth with a 2% increase in volume last year. Premium...
This latest vPPA will start in 2026 and will run for 12 years, securing 146 GWh of renewable electricity certificates annually, which is expected to offset approximately 50% of AMP-Europe’s continental energy consumption. A vPPA (Virtual Power Purchase...
The Global Recycling Foundation announced the ten winners of the Heroes of Recycling 2024 award to mark the seventh annual World Recycling Day on March 18, 2024. This year, Nicola Jones, steel packaging recycling manager at Tata Steel UK, was the only recipient from...
Mattoni 1873 has recently introduced a state-of-the-art KHS canning line, making it the first mineral water brand in the Czech Republic to be packaged in recyclable cans. The cans are made of up to 70% recycled aluminum. The new KHS line features the Innofill Can C...
Two new European consortia of reference in Circular Economy under the Horizon Europe program have just been awarded with the participation of ANFACO-CECOPESCA. These mobilize around 8 million euros over the next 4 years and will promote applied research in the...
Craft Beverage Warehouse LLC (CBW), the Milwaukee-based digital beverage can printer, is increasing its production capacity by adding a facility in Denver, Colorado. The multi-million dollar project is the rapidly expanding company’s second digital can printing...
Eco-functional beverage brand Water Almighty announces the launch of two innovative aluminum bottled waters: Mighty Pure and Mighty Minerals. Available from October 2024, these new offerings spearhead the brand’s mission to revolutionize the bottled water market...
BAMA has presented its 2024 awards, with the top prize going to Church and Dwight’s Batiste 24H Dry Shampoo. Judges’ comments included: “A real piece of innovation behind the encapsulated fragrance. I imagine this will be of great interest to active...
Like most manufacturers, INX International Ink Co. (INX) was experiencing underperformance related to a less experienced front-line workforce. For this reason, INX implemented Oden’s Artificial Intelligence Process to improve production efficiency by providing...
On September 26, the National Chamber of Metal Packaging Manufacturers, CANAFEM, held the XV TAE&B Seminar: Canned Food and Beverage Technology – Innovation and Sustainability, which took place at the Business Center of the Autonomous University of Querétaro...
Flying Horse, the first energy drink brand launched in Brazil, has announced its rebranding, which promises to modernize the brand and expand its market presence. With a disruptive campaign, a refreshed visual identity and the slogan “Unleash All Your...
The Dutch beverage company, Royal Swinkels, has started local production of its malt-based carbonated soft drink, Bavaria Smalt, in Kenya. The plant, located in Nairobi, has an operational capacity to produce approximately 1,500 cases, equivalent to 36,000 bottles per...
Auxiliar Conservera has participated these days in the cultural and environmental festival of the capital of Murcia, called Distopía. Its CSR commitment consisted of holding a children’s workshop on cans. From October 10 to 13, Distopia has held twenty...
Coca-Cola has announced the launch in the Spanish market of its new line of ready-to-drink tea: Fuze Tea Sabor Original. This new product, now available as of September 2024, represents a key effort by the company to expand its presence in the growing ready-to-drink...
The first version of the Aprender Festival was consolidated as a transformative space for collaborative learning, innovation and sustainability. Held between October 11 and 13 at the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (GAM), it was the perfect opportunity to teach the...
La Cigogne’, the iconic Moroccan soft drink, is back. Despite changes in its production, the brand has maintained its visual identity, with its logo and recognizable bottle, features that continue to evoke memories of celebration and joy among Moroccans. After...
Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Molson Coors donated nearly 280,000 cans of fresh water to help residents of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida; Kingsport, Tennessee; and Asheville and Hickory in North Carolina. Michael Nordman, senior...
The Commercial manager of Novelis in Chile has announced that the market for recycled aluminum cans grew by 12% in the last year in this country. On the other hand, it is projected that by 2030 the amount of cans available for recycling could reach 33 kilo tons, which...
Fiesta Jones, a new line of soft drinks aimed specifically at small retailers, is about to hit the market from craft soft drink maker Jones Soda Co. The line features four Latin-inspired flavors with less than half the calories and sugar of standard soft drinks. It...
Aluminum cans have already replaced plastic bottles in the water supply for participants of the G20 working groups and task forces in Brazil. The initiative stems from a partnership between the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Brazilian Association...
Roberts Metal Packaging and Ardagh Metal Packaging won top awards in the ‘Metal Packaging of the Year’ category, sponsored by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), at the (UK Packaging Awards ) UK Packaging Awards, held at Grosvenor House,...
Constellium has received the Stellantis Supplier of the Year Award for its strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), applying stringent requirements to its business and supply chain, and receiving positive ratings from recognized international rating...
Trivium Packaging, the $3.1 billion global metal packaging supplier, has been recognized by the International Metal Decoration and Packaging Association (IMDPA) for its continued innovative work in metal packaging design. It has received the Award of Excellence at...
The Canned Good campaign has published research showing that promoting the benefits of sustainable food packaging can protect brands from unexpected price increases. This work has been carried out in conjunction with agency ERM Shelton. Those familiar with the...
Australian bottled water company Billy has just launched its 100% natural spring water in aluminum cans. The new Australian spring water brand, sourced from the pristine springs of Mt Buninyong, Victoria, is on a mission to replace plastic with sustainable and...
ANFACO-CECOPESCA received the visit of the Vice Minister of Aquaculture and Fisheries of Ecuador, Rafaela Hurtado Espinosa, with the aim of presenting the best practices in the Spanish marine-industry chain and strengthening relations between the two countries. At...
Czech Environment Minister Petr Hladík has announced that the Czech government has approved a proposed amendment to the packaging law, which would establish a deposit system for PET bottles and metal cans.The Environment Ministry has suggested a deposit of four crowns...
During the three days of the activity, participants were able to learn more about this triple impact campaign that seeks to increase the percentage of recycled cans in Chile, through education and with a social benefit. The first version of the Aprender Festival was...
The metal food and beverage cans market is estimated to reach $50.42 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $70.72 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0% from 2024 to 2029, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets™. The...
Urbaser has started using Artificial Intelligence at its Algimia de Alfara (Valencia) plant for waste sorting. The company has decided to invest in a waste sorting robot with Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has been installed on the existing reject belt. The plant...
The well-known Mike’s lemonade launches a can with 33% more content. In total it has 473ml. Mike’s is a brand of alcoholic beverages known primarily for its hard lemonades. The original Mike’s Hard Lemonade is a lightly carbonated, alcoholic lemonade...
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has introduced Milky Way Milk in a 250ml can, expanding its portfolio of flavored milk drinks to meet consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions. This launch follows the successful launch of canned Mars and Galaxy...
American company Safety Shot, Inc, a dietary and wellness supplement company has come out with a drink that promises to end blood alcohol in half an hour with antioxidants, electrolytes and nootropics designed to. “increase mental clarity, energy and overall...
Ska Fabricating has announced the promotion of Sean Bannon to the position of president. Bannon, who has been with the company for more than seven years, has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Ska Fab. In his new role, Bannon will continue to expand...
Gabriel Ballester, UPCT engineer and general technical director of Auxiliar Conservera, has been awarded by the Association of Alumni and Friends and the Social Council of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena. This association recognizes successful graduates and...
The Lisser Art Museum (LAM) in the city of Lisse (The Netherlands) has recovered a work of art from the trash. The work is called All the good times we had together and is by French artist Alexandre Lavet and, at first glance, looks like two discarded and dented beer...
INX International has been recognized for having one of the best work cultures in the United States. INX earned recertification from the Great Place to Work organization when its employee satisfaction ratings improved over the past year, remaining well above the...
Chameleon Organic Coffee has announced the expansion of its line of Girl Scout cookie-inspired cold brew lattes with the launch of the new canned Girl Scout S’mores flavor. This new flavor is now available on shelves at Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S....
The Aluminum Association claims in its latest estimates that demand increased by 5.2% year-on-year during the first half of 2024. This is lower than at the same time in 2023, driven largely by inventory reductions in the industry and a drop in imports of around 25%...
Industry, social partners and five federal states have joined together to create the German Aluminum Alliance. In a joint statement, they have reaffirmed their commitment to a competitive and climate-neutral aluminum industry. The alliance includes the economic...
Del Monte Foods introduces two new cans with ethnic flavors to cater to America’s increasingly multicultural customer. A Del Monte release explains that as America becomes increasingly racially and ethnically diverse and global culinary trends make their mark on...
Developer Egnis has announced a partnership with the Oklahoma government in hopes of expanding the resealable can business of its German subsidiary Xolution in the U.S. The signing ceremony for the commercial agreement was held recently in Seoul. Egnis acquired...
Every Can Counts is celebrating its 15th anniversary these days. Established in Birmingham, UK, as a workplace recycling scheme in 2009, ECC is now active in 21 countries around the world, including Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and, most recently, the United...
Greenhushing occurs when companies report or refrain from publicizing their progress on environmental work as a means of avoiding potential criticism from regulators, environmental groups and non-profit organizations, stakeholders or the general public. Increasingly,...
Ska Fabricating will soon introduce a new depalletizer. It will do so at the Pack Expo trade show in Chicago next November. This new machine is designed to unload half pallets of empty containers weighing up to 2 tons. It is a solution for a variety of industries,...
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging and dispensing solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods industries, has announced the appointment of Manfred Zurkirch as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. With his extensive...
Roberts Metal Packaging, Europe’s leading supplier of pre-threaded screw caps, godets and aluminum and tinplate packaging, highlighted Marc Jacobs’ new ‘Daisy Drops’ aluminum packaging, nominated for the UK Packaging Awards 2024, at Luxe Pack...
United States Steel Corporation has announced that it is the first steel company in the world to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel certified steel at its Big River facility in Osceola, Arkansas.Big River received the first ResponsibleSteel Site...
Intercan is a specialist in can decorating technology and a manufacturer of fermentation machines and decorating equipment based in Milton Keynes, UK. Craft Rollers are experienced in the production of rollers using various specialized compounds. The agreement allows...
Conagra Brands recently reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on August 25, 2024. All comparisons are to the prior year fiscal period unless otherwise noted. In this regard, reported net sales decreased 3.8%; organic net sales...
Global manufacturer Constellium has announced a partnership with Tesem, a world leader in luxury packaging, to promote the sustainable production of aluminum through an initiative called “Close the loop.” This collaboration underscores Constellium’s...
Carling has announced support for the Emirates FA Cup for the 2024/25 season, strengthening its position as a key sponsor of soccer in the UK. The beer brand will also be a sponsor of talkSPORT’s coverage of both the FA Cup and UEFA Nations League, with its...
Este sitio Web utiliza cookies propias y de terceros para mejorar su experiencia de navegación, realizar tareas de análisis y ofrecer un mejor servicio. Al pulsar el botón aceptar nos da su consentimiento a nuestra pAceptarLeer Más
