Aluminum foil is getting a seasonal makeover as Reynolds Wrap introduces its limited-edition Snowflakes Fun Foil, bringing decorative appeal to everyday kitchen tasks ahead of the holiday season. Featuring an embossed snowflake pattern, the product combines the familiar functionality of aluminum foil with a festive appearance suited to food wrapping, holiday entertaining and homemade gifts. The new design allows consumers to use Reynolds Wrap foil for more than routine food storage, adding a decorative touch to meal preparation and presentation. Its winter-inspired pattern makes it suitable for covering dishes, preserving leftovers, packaging baked treats and creating festive crafts. Despite its seasonal appearance, Snowflakes Fun Foil retains the practical functionality of conventional...
US President Donald Trump’s aluminium tariffs have become a point of contention in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race, with Democratic candidate Tom Perriello arguing that higher metal prices are increasing costs for local breweries and beer consumers. Perriello and former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman raised the issue during an event at the Water Dog in Lynchburg, where they met local brewers and customers to discuss the impact of tariffs on the brewing industry. Perriello said higher aluminium prices made it more expensive for breweries to package their products, and they passed the added costs on to customers. He said rising prices concerned people across the political spectrum. To learn the future of aluminium in the packaging industry, explore our report " ALuminium...
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S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water has launched new line of coffee-inspired S.Pellegrino Essenza. Essenza contains 30mg of caffeine and zero calories and sweeteners. S.Pellegrino offers three flavour combinations: Exotic Vanilla & Coffee flavours, Delicious Cocoa & Coffee flavours and Smooth Caramel & Coffee flavours. "Building on the popularity of our S.Pellegrino Essenza, featuring fresh Mediterranean fruit flavors, we turned to Italian coffee bars as inspiration for this new line," said Sara Mayer, Senior Marketing Manager for S.Pellegrino. "With sophisticated and indulgent hints of vanilla, cocoa and caramel, and a gentle dose of caffeine, this new offering is the perfect accompaniment to perk up your daily breaks and snack times." The new S.Pellegrino Essenza line of...
In 2020, the economic growth of Azerbaijan took a toll due to the diminishing global gas and oil prices. The country’s GDP estimated to have declined by 4% during the year, compared with a 2.2% growth in 2019. The economic activity was further restricted by Covid-19 restrictions slowing domestic consumption and border trade flows. Azerbaijan's GDP is forecast to grow by 2% in 2021 amid a recovery of global oil and gas prices, and expectations of stronger demand. The nation bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains has recorded import of 3189 tonnes of aluminium wire during 2018-19 and the revenue expended for the import stood at $5.74 million. The import for 2020 accounted for 1841 tonnes and expenditure remained at $3.02 million. However, when the import volume and...
The Cornell University researchers led by Professor Lynden Archer explored the use of a more affordable product, which is aiming to deliver a better alternative to market-dominating lithium batteries. The research announcement said that the latest technique to integrate aluminium derived in rechargeable batteries is capable of 10,000 error-free cycles. The developers said: “A new type of battery incorporating low-cost aluminium could offer cheaper, safer and more environmentally friendly storage of renewable energy.” The aluminium ore is plentiful in the Earth’s crust and the metal aluminium is trivalent and light, which signifies it, has a high capacity to store more energy than many other metals. It can be precarious to integrate into a battery’s electrodes, however, as it chemically...
Meiyume has expanded its range of recyclable aluminium packaging solutions with the addition of mono-material lipstick. The new product is 100% aluminium and fully recyclable. The company team can customize the lipstick case in a variety of ways to reflect the customer’s brand story. “…Meiyume’s new lipstick tube works on a patented ‘smart click system’, allowing the lipstick cap to close snuggly and securely over the case body with a soft click.” “Solidly weighted, the container evokes a premium feeling,” said the company in a statement. Meiyume added sustainable aluminium packaging range last year with the aim to provide plastic free recyclable packaging solutions to the beauty industry. “Aluminium is one of the most recycled materials on the market today. Infinitely recyclable and...
Karnataka state in southern India has assured to lend all its support to the US-based Triton Electric for manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs), including cars, in the state. The news came after an official familiar with the matter said in a statement on Monday, April 5, "In a virtual meeting, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa assured the state government's support to Triton founder-chief executive Himanshu Patel for making EVs at Ramanagara near Bengaluru." The New Jersey-based Triton EV is the second electric car maker to show interest to invest in the southern state. The first was Tesla, which announced in mid-January 2021 to set up a research & development centre in Karnataka before manufacturing electric vehicles in India. To support the entry of new age firms like Triton, Karnataka...
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) has set foot to safeguard the quality of masks production, which is considered as the first line of defence for the fight against Covid-19. According to KV Rao, Head, BIS Hyderabad, it has permitted licence to eight private firms in Telangana, a southern Indian state, to manufacture indigenous masks (IS: 9473:2002; BIS specification). “BIS has specifically directed manufacturers to manufacture IS:9473 (N95/FFP2) masks with two parameters including filtration efficiency and breathability,” Rao said. Dr Akash Chakravarthy, Director, Saritha Pharmaceuticals at Sainikpuri, a BIS licensee, said: “We are using a five-layer non-woven fabric-50 GSM for manufacturing N95 masks, which avoids 95% of viruses and germs from getting in and an aluminium nose bridge...
According to PTI reports, Oye Rickshaw has raised INR 24 crore to increase smart lithium-ion batteries swapping stations in India. The company aims to be the dominant player in e-rickshaw battery swapping market. Oye Rickshaw, which has 15 active battery swapping stations, will expand to 650 across Delhi-NCR and five more cities by December 2021. Electric vehicle energy solutions company has raised the fund from Alteria Capital, Oye Rickshaw founder Mohit Sharma told PTI. "Our e-rickshaw partners are able to run 20-30 per cent more on a daily basis. We want to facilitate our rickshaw partner to have more deliveries. More kilometers means more revenue for them. We are expanding infrastructure in a manner to create a network," Mohit Sharma said. "We have an operating revenue of Rs 15 lakh...
The unrivalled disruption of COVID-19 has caused geopolitical unrest and as the global order is modified, small emerging market economies like Sri Lanka are exposed to the fallout. Sri Lanka bestrides vital shipping routes and is at the centre of a diplomatic dispute between China and the United States, who called on Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult but necessary choices’ over its growing economic and political ties to China. The island nation of South Asia has recorded import of aluminium foil of 9394 tonnes during 2019-20 and the revenue expended for the import stood at $20.98 million. Sri Lanka’s import of aluminium foil in 2019 stood at 3664 tonnes and the expenditure accounted for the import remained at $8.80 million, whereas, in 2019, the import revealed significant growth by 54.99%, as...
On 3 rd April 2021, ANG Lifesciences India Ltd announced its acquisition of printing and packaging firm, Mansa Print & Publishers Ltd, which has undergone corporate insolvency resolution plan, as part of its strategic vertical integration. Mansa Print & Publishers Ltd, located at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh, is involved in the printing and packaging business covering manufacturing of packaging products including aluminium foil among other itineraries. ANG Lifesciences India (ALI) said in a regulatory filing: “In addition to this, it has a separate stationery division with high-tech machinery giving good business opportunity.” ANG Lifesciences India did not reveal the value of the acquisition, but it stated: "Acquired above infrastructure at a very economical cost under Corporate Insolvency...
According to ERSTE Research, the Hungarian economy was forecasted to shrink by 6.1% in 2020, followed by a growth of 3.9% in 2021. The carryover effect of the 4Q20 lockdown and worsening labour market conditions will likely weigh on consumer consumption. Investment activity should also remain subdued, given the possible delay in EU funds and overall low business sentiment. The economy should recover more spectacularly from 2Q21 with broad-based vaccination restore economic sentiment. The landlocked country in Central Europe, Hungary recorded export of 39,172 tonnes of aluminium wire in 2018-19 and the revenue earnings accounted for the export remained at $79.27 million. The export for 2020 stood at 23,039 tonnes with the highest export volume during the phase and the earnings amounted to...
The COVID-19 pandemic blew Argentina's economy hard, as the nation is running in its third consecutive year of recession. The government is negotiating a fresh program with the IMF, which could be crucial for the country's sustainable growth with the second wave of the pandemic already started affecting. The country located mostly in the southern half of South America, Argentina has recorded 31,947 tonnes of aluminium foil during 2018-19 and the revenue generated from the export remained at $99.71 million. The export for 2020 was noted at 32,367 tonnes, the highest in the phase and the earnings accounted for $94.76 million. However, when the export volume and revenue earnings of 2020 get footed with the existing two years, it resembles 64,314 tonnes and $194.47 million respectively....
PepsiCo has teamed up with Peeps to launch limited edition Marshmallow cola in cans. The PEPSI x PEEPS comes with a taste of PEPSI cola with the ‘pillowy-soft’ and sweet PEEPS Marshmallow flavour. The limited edition is available in 7.5-ounce PEPSI mini-cans in bright yellow, pink and blue colour. To win a coveted limited-edition three-pack of PEPSI x PEEPS, consumers will submit photos of themselves enjoying the spring with PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks and Bunnies by tagging @PEPSI, #HangingWithMyPEEPS and #PepsiSweepstakes on Twitter and Instagram for the chance to win three-pack of PEPSI x PEEPS. "After what has been a very difficult year, many consumers are looking for new things to smile about. So, to celebrate the start of springtime, Pepsi collaborated with PEEPS® to develop a limited...
North West Aluminium, one of the largest manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of roofing and ventilation products in Ireland & the UK has appointed Steven Nairn as the new Commercial Project Manager for its brand GutterClad as the company expands its product and service offering throughout the Irish and UK market. This new role will empower the company to further strengthen its offering to more substantial building contractors, roofers and aluminium rainwater installers. The company has mushroomed from an established Aluminium Roofing Accessory manufacturer in Ireland and the UK to a supplier of full Aluminium Rainwater product range for both self-build and commercial projects in recent years. In 2019, Steven joined North West Aluminium, carrying extensive construction sales sector...
The economic recovery of Japan in 2020 was proportionately strong, while by Q4, the real GDP was down just 1.2% from a year earlier, and it was due to recoil in consumer spending and ample foreign demand. Japan’s indecisive growth was evident in January 2021, when the Consumption Activity Index fell 2.8% from December ’20. Similarly, the decline in Y-o-Y retail sales degenerated in January. The East-Asian nation’s import of aluminium containers for compressed during 2018-19 was recorded at 3343 tonnes and the expenditure for the import remained at $5.27 million. The import for 2020 stood at 2812 tonnes and the expenditure accounted was $4.15 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure for 2020 gets added with the existing two years, it signifies 6155 tonnes and $9.42 million...
On Monday, March 29, HP Inc. announced new ‘EMVY’ laptops made from recycled aluminium. The news came after Ifeyinwa Afe, Managing Director of HP Nigeria, launched the two new laptops - HP ENVYx360 15 and HP ENVY 17 in Lagos, Nigeria. According to her, they are designed to give people the freedom to create and stay connected from anywhere. Afe added the packaging for both the laptops moved away from single-use plastics and moulded fibre packaging to recycled aluminium. The products are primarily meant for creative consumers doing more creative activities during the COVID-19, such as photography, live blogging, and editing short videos. The HP ENVYx360 15 is a stunning mobile creative convertible laptop with 88.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio and thin and light design. The product weighs...
Evian has entered a new product category with the launch of new evian+ range in the US. The new range is available in recyclable aluminium cans – a first for the brand. This evian+ range comes in four exciting and tasty flavour combinations including; Raspberry & Ginseng, Lime & Ginger, Grapefruit & Basil and Cucumber & Mint. All variants feature zero sugars, zero sweeteners, zero calories and are enriched with magnesium and zinc, supporting normal cognitive function. Shweta Harit, VP of Marketing at evian, said: “Today’s announcement demonstrates ongoing innovation at evian as we expand our product portfolio into two new product categories with the launch of functional sparkling and flavored. “Encouraging our consumers to be healthy and perform at their highest level is at the heart of...
The subsidiary of US-based Thunderbird Manufacturing LLC, Metal Impact East LLC has acquired the Luxfer Holdings PLC aluminium gas cylinders division. Metal Impact affirms the acquisition of the manufacturing operations of Luxfer in Graham, North Carolina, as well as its range of products and services, ranks it as “one of the leading aluminium gas cylinder suppliers to the medical and healthcare industries.” Phil Kretekos, President of Thunderbird, the parent company of Metal Impact, said: “As a Thunderbird company, Metal Impact is dedicated to growth - organically and through acquisitions.” “This addition to our aluminium gas cylinders operations will assure the industries that rely on us that we have the best talent and resources to support the growing demand for our products and...
New Zealand's GDP sprouted 2.2% in 2019 against 3.2% in 2018 but fell to -6.1% in 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19. It is expected to pick up to 4.4% in 2021 and 2.6% in 2022 according to the updated IMF forecasts from January 2021. The island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean has recorded 4589 tonnes of aluminium cans import during 2018-19 and the expenditure accounted for the import stood at $17.16 million. The import for 2020 remained at 1014 tonnes and the expenditure recorded at $8.71 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets assorted with the existing two years, it resembles 5603 tonnes and $25.87 million respectively. New Zealand’s import of aluminium cans in 2018 exhibited at 3305 tonnes and the expenditure stood at $10.92 million,...
