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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Suntory Oceania has begun production at its AU$400 million (US$260.8 million) facility in Australia, with plans to manufacture its ready-to-drink (RTD) brands by mid-2025. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, Suntory's spirits division, Suntory Global Spirits, teamed...
In the first half of 2024, members of the Tubes, Cans, and Impact Extruded Parts Association (FV-TDF) of Aluminium Deutschland reported a decline in deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans to domestic customers. A total of 397 million aluminium tubes were delivered to Germany, representing a...
The United Centre, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks has recently partnered with Culligan, the global water treatment company, to promote using recyclable aluminium to replace plastic. This new partnership will see more use of aluminium bottles or cans, eliminating single-use plastic water...
Meadow, a Swedish tech start-up, has bagged the esteemed Innovation Gallery award at London Packaging Week for its innovative Daisy Top Refill System. The Daisy Top Refill System has implemented aluminium beverage can, one of the most efficient circular packaging for its product. Chosen from over...
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, popularly known as AEROBAL, reveals its latest survey showing a significant increase in global deliveries from its members in the first half of 2024. According to the survey, the deliveries grew across all the major...
Every Can Counts, a prominent non-profit organisation working to raise awareness about the importance of aluminium cans recycling, has made a significant impact at festivals across the UK and Ireland by helping attendees recycle over 100,000 aluminium cans. This marked a Y-o-Y increase of 59 per...
The single largest rolling mill producing aluminium sheet for beverage cans in North America, Logan Aluminum Inc., has announced significant changes in its executive team. Steven Clarke has been appointed as the new President/CEO, while Jason Goodman will take on the role of Plant Manager,...
Re-turn, the operator of Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme, has teamed up with professional organiser Sarah Reynolds, the founder of Organised Chaos, to offer practical advice on storing aluminium cans and plastic bottles at home for recycling. According to Re-turn's research, three in five people...
AEROBAL, an international organisation representing manufacturers of aluminium aerosol cans, has reportedly announced the election of Robert Huffman as a new President for the subsequent two-year tenure. Huffman succeeds Wan Tsang Lin of EUROASIA, who has served AEROBAL with firm commitment and...
Easy Boba, a fast-growing bubble tea brand renowned for its diverse selection of fruit, milk, and bubble teas, has made a bold move toward sustainability. The Mumbai-based company has introduced PET cans with aluminium lids and biodegradable rice straws in an effort to minimise waste within the...
Zooz, a new non-alcoholic wellness drink, is set to mark its entry into the US market. The unique mushroom-based beverage will be launched in recyclable aluminium cans, targeting the growing no and low-alcohol market. Created by former personal trainer Daniel Soos, Zooz aims to transform adult soft...
Beverage can manufacturers stand to gain from AkzoNobel's drive for innovation with the introduction of a cutting-edge internal coating technology. The company's Packaging Coatings division has unveiled Accelshield™ 300, an advanced inside spray coating for aluminium beverage cans. This new...
Texas Disposal Systems, based in Austin, has unveiled a bespoke material recovery facility (MRF) at Q2 Stadium, the home of Austin FC, the city's Major League Soccer (MLS) team. The mini MRF can handle approximately 1.5 tonnes of materials per hour, including aluminium cans, glass, food waste,...
California is set to boost its recycling efforts with the launch of over 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties, making it convenient for people to recycle their used aluminium or plastic containers, beverage cans, and other recyclable products. This initiative is supported by nearly $70...
Crown Holdings Inc., a leading supplier of beverage, food, and aerosol packaging, has achieved the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. This certification has been awarded to its regional management at the Asia Pacific Division office in Hoa Hiep Bac Ward and also for the production of...
Australia-based packaged water company Billy has taken its sustainability game to a new level with the newly launched 100 per cent natural spring water in aluminium cans. The new Australian spring water brand, hailing from the pristine springs of Mt Buninyong, Victoria, is on a mission to replace...
Coffee pods have become a staple in our daily routines, offering unmatched convenience and efficiency for brewing coffee. As per the reports, Oxford City Council has announced that over 2.3 million used aluminium and plastic coffee pods have been recycled. Recycling coffee pods is a significant...
Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has seen impressive growth in its first six months. Re-turn, the scheme operator, announced that since its launch on February 1, Irish consumers have returned more than 347 million drink containers, including aluminium, plastic and others. By returning these...
