The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Japanese beverage company Kirin is exploring greater use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from packaging and move towards a more circular packaging system. The company is considering GHG-free aluminium produced using renewable energy, as well as...
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A campaign to recycle more aerosols has been supported by Trafford Council. The Council has partnered with the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, a nationwide programme led by Alupro, to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of aerosols recycled through household collections. The...
Moscow, 29 July 2025 – At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, and AB InBev Efes, largest Russian brewing company, signed a strategic agreement with an aluminium packaging manufacturer and a leading Russian retailer. This...
Ireland's ambitious Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has achieved a notable environmental milestone by collecting over 1.6 billion plastic bottles and aluminium or steel cans since being implemented nationwide in February 2024. The DRS has transformed Ireland's container recycling rate from 49 per cent...
Recycling is one of the easiest ways to do right by the planet, but doing it correctly takes more than tossing old metal into the bin and calling it a day. While most of us know we should recycle, the how of it often gets murky. Image credit: www.justdial.com Rinsing out aluminium cans, cleaning up...
At a time when the whole world is experiencing inflation, tariff changes and shifting consumer behaviours, Heineken N.V. stands out as an example of operational resilience and foresight. The Dutch brewing company has been operating in a challenging environment with increasing US tariffs on...
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.’s second-quarter 2025 performance revealed a clear regional contrast, with strong momentum in the Americas outpacing limited modest progress in Europe. Demand for beverage cans in North and South America surged, led by continued strength in non-alcoholic categories and...
Auckland’s New World Birkenhead is leading the charge in smart recycling with the launch of New Zealand’s first supermarket-based Reverse Vending Machine (RVM). This exciting new trial invites shoppers to recycle their single-use drink containers like aluminium cans, plastic, and glass bottles...
The global metal packaging coatings market is growing steadily with an estimated CAGR of around 5 per cent from 2020 to 2030 driven by increasing demand for premium, attractive and sustainable packaging. Recent insights show the future of this small but increasingly important market will continue...
Arsenal fans get ready to toast a new chapter, minus the alcohol, but full of flavour. Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading non-alcoholic beer maker, is extending its winning partnership with Arsenal Football Club in a bold, multi-year deal that continues to blend sport, community, and...
Aluminium beverage cans continue to lead in innovation, with a significant industry update from PPG Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500 American supplier of paints, coatings and speciality materials. The company has expanded its range of BPA-and PFAS-free coatings for aluminium can ends, representing a...
As India’s beverage and lifestyle sectors continue to shift toward premium packaging, AGI Greenpac is making a bold play to tap into this rising demand not just with glass, but now with aluminium too. Image for representational purpose The company on Tuesday unveiled plans to invest INR 1,000 crore...
Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading aluminium beverage can manufacturer, has been recognised by Forbes as the top packaging company on track to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. The recognition comes as part of Forbes’ third annual list of Net Zero Leaders, which evaluated 200 companies across various...
At first glance, a pile of empty soda cans might seem insignificant, but for Erie Trap and Release, those aluminium scraps are a vital resource. This dedicated local non-profit organisation is on a mission to humanely manage Erie’s feral cat population through a trap-neuter-release (TNR) programme....
To commemorate Okocim Brewery’s 180th anniversary, CANPACK has partnered with the iconic brand to create a special limited-edition can collection. Featuring refreshed designs for flavoured non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beer lines, the cans proudly display the anniversary logo and are now part of...
Sweden-based startup packaging firm Meadow has announced that its alliance with United States-based Ball Corp. will help “drive a shift away from linear packaging” by harnessing the “industrial capability” of Ball to “replace billions of linear containers” with aluminium packaging. Image credit:...
Melbourne-based packaging company Onpack has partnered with emerging hydration brand Rippl to deliver a next-gen packaging solution that blends high-speed digital printing with fully recyclable aluminium cans, bringing sustainability and style together at scale. Using advanced direct-to-can digital...
Meeting the world’s growing energy needs while tackling environmental challenges has made renewable energy technologies more essential than ever. Among these, solar air heating systems (SAHs) and solar air collectors are emerging as a popular choice for their simplicity, scalability, and...
North Coast Brewing Company has officially joined the can revolution! For the first time, two of its iconic brews, Red Seal Ale and PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale, are now available in sleek 12 oz aluminium cans. Image credit: linkedin.com This milestone marks the launch of the brewery’s...
