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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Ahead of Christmas and the New Year 2025, the Lviv Brewery, part of the Carlsberg Group in Ukraine, has reportedly launched a special edition of its Lvivske Rizdvyane seasonal beer in aluminium cans to summon the season of cake, carols, and all things fun. ‘Rizdvyane’ means Christmas in the...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified Sanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. against the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its Zouping Xinsanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. and Shandong Longkou Sanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. facilities. Both facilities have certification...
Owing to the continual growth in Thailand's premium beer segment, the country's second-largest brewer, Chang, has strengthened its market position as it launches its unpasteurised beer in an innovative screw-top aluminium bottle. Image Source: https://x.com/jitTang5/ (Credit: สาธุ ทานตะวันของคุณชา)...
In partnership with Ball Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care, and household products, Dabur India, a 135-year-old Indian multinational consumer goods company, has reportedly launched Réal Bites juice...
The Canadian beverage brand — 1642, known for its qualitative tonics and mixers, has brought forth a new range of 355 ml tonic and ginger cans. The brand has yet again taken a step forward towards its commitment to sustainability. As the demand for green packaging booms, 1642 has partaken in the...
AL Circle presents a brief conversation with Cátilo Cândido, Executive President of the Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas). Mr Cândido is a Brazilian lawyer and the Executive President of Abralatas. An executive with more than 20 years of experience in public affairs,...
On November 11, 2024, four of the biggest teams in global sports – Arsenal, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche – joined forces to launch the "Green Action League," the largest fan-driven campaign on sustainability ever seen in sports. This collaborative tournament invites...
A recent survey by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has shown a surprising downtrend in consumer aluminium cans recycling in the United States. Once averaging at around 52 per cent in the 1990s, the rate has decreased to 43 per cent in 2023. However, a silver...
In a recent collaboration between environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) and the non-profit organisation Every Can Counts, aluminium cans were transformed into a striking piece of art at the University of Strathclyde. This initiative included a can collection drive and the creation of...
On November 4, the Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) introduced the first-ever technical quality standard for the aluminium beverage can industry. Known as ABNT NBR 17194 — Aluminum Packaging – Beverage Cans, this milestone establishes Brazil as a global leader in quality regulation...
The Brazilian Aluminum Can Manufacturers Association (Abralatas) and the digital content platform World of Cans have established a cooperation agreement. This partnership provides the technical content created by the World of Cans with a new channel for dissemination through Abralatas, while...
Canovation has introduced a resealable aluminium can, offering a solution for those looking to reduce plastic pollution while preserving the fizz in their bubbly drinks. This innovative yet straightforward design has potential applications beyond the beverage industry, including pharmaceutical...
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe has reportedly inked a virtual power purchase agreement with BNZ in Portugal. According to the terms signed, Ardagh will secure 146 GWh per annum of renewable electricity commencing from 2026 for 12 years, which is expected to help the metal beverage cans-producing...
Lidl Hungary has achieved a significant milestone with its innovative return system, surpassing 150 million returned items, including aluminium cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles. The company greatly emphasises sustainability and environmental protection, actively supporting its customers in...
Reaffirming its focus towards environmental sustainability, Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island has full-fledged participation witnessed in the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) Can Collection Drive 2024. Result? Collection of an impressive 30 kilograms of aluminium cans at the resort's...
Constellium, a global leader in aluminium solutions and recycling, has reached a significant sustainability milestone with its newly inaugurated aluminium recycling centre in Neuf-Brisach. The facility has successfully produced its first aluminium coils made primarily from post-consumer scrap,...
The latest research by the UK’s Can Makers shows that more people now recognise the benefits beverage cans offer. Norman Lett, spokesperson for the Can Makers, discusses how a greater variety of canned beverages, convenience, recyclability and other factors are making cans the preferred packaging...
Every Can Count U.S., and Replenish has introduced a new community-focused recycling initiative called Cans for Cash to enhance the recovery of aluminium beverage cans. The program was first launched in Blytheville, Arkansas, and plans to expand with four additional Circularity Centres across...
