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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Anheuser-Busch has announced an investment of more than USD 20 million in its facilities in St. Louis and Arnold, Missouri, to expand production capacity and strengthen manufacturing operations. The investment includes upgrades to brewery and aluminium can manufacturing equipment to support growing...
Aluminium can manufacturers are introducing new designs and technologies to improve sustainability, production efficiency and consumer convenience. Companies including Canovation, Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Sonoco say the industry is focusing on circularity, lightweighting, resealable...
Thai Beverage Can Ltd (TBC) said demand for aluminium beverage cans in Thailand is likely to continue to grow as consumers choose functional drinks, energy drinks and premium beverages. The company posted a 37 per cent YoY increase in sales volume in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting stronger...
Kingsland Drinks has expanded its partnership with organic wine producer Vinca by adding production of the brand’s wines in aluminium bottles, further strengthening the relationship between the two companies while broadening its alternative packaging offering. The beverage solutions company will...
In the summer of 2026, India encountered extreme heatwaves, causing soft drink and beer consumption to surge sharply and driving a rapid expansion in the aluminium beverage can market. However, the rapid demand growth was not met with an effective response from domestic supply—India's domestic...
A team from recycling not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, is taking part in Red Bull’s famous Soapbox Race this weekend (Saturday, 20th June). The four-person crew have designed and built a recycling-themed soapbox to take on the course in front of thousands of spectators at London’s Alexandra...
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to drive a surge in drink can consumption across the UK, with an estimated 2 billion cans likely to be used during the tournament, according to Recycle Now and Every Can Counts. If all of those cans are collected and recycled, they would have an estimated market...
The Boston Beer Company, renowned for flagship brands such as Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea and Angry Orchard, has been directed by a US District Court to pay nearly USD 191 million to aluminium can manufacturer Ardagh Metal Packaging USA following a long-running contractual dispute over can purchases....
A new international meeting point for the metal packaging industry has officially secured its place on the global events calendar. From April 6–8, 2027, the Distrito Anhembi exhibition center in São Paulo, Brazil, will host OneCan – Metal Can Summit & Expo, the first trade fair and congress...
Eco-Products® is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste. The launch includes redesigned World Art™ hot cups made with FSC®-certified paperboard, new aluminium cold cups made with 90 per...
Estrella Damm is marking its 150th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long programme of celebrations, including a large music festival held in Barcelona in May, limited edition can packaging and the launch of a refreshed visual identity for consumers worldwide. As part of the anniversary campaign, the...
Germany-based energy drink producer Red Bull is reinforcing its sustainability agenda by prioritising aluminium packaging, expanding support for circular economy initiatives and pursuing long-term emissions reduction targets across its operations and supply chain. Manufacturing over 12 billion cans...
Aluminium rolled and extruded products manufacturer Constellium’s FY2025 chart pinned robust financial results, reinforced by firm demand across its packaging, aerospace and industrial product segments. The company reported notable gains in revenue, profitability and cash generation, improving...
Johannesburg-based aluminium beverage can manufacturing company Nampak delivered a resilient first-half (H1) FY2026 performance, backed by stronger profitability in its beverage operations, lower finance costs and continued balance sheet improvement, despite a sharp contraction in its Diversified...
Canpack has partnered with Art of Packaging to encourage young designers, students and emerging creative talent to explore new possibilities in aluminium can design. The collaboration aims to position aluminium cans as a creative platform while helping designers understand how bold concepts can be...
As AGI Greenpac starts working on its expansion in sustainable packaging, the company appoints Mr Dushyant Kumar as Chief Operating Officer for its aluminium cans division, strengthening its leadership team to drive future growth ambitions. Kumar has over three decades’ experience in metal...
Anheuser-Busch has announced a new partnership effort with the National Volunteer Fire Council to distribute more than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments across the United States ahead of the summer wildfire season. This marks the eighth consecutive year of...
The aluminium packaging industry has wrapped up the 2025–2026 Million Cans Recycling Contest, an initiative spearheaded by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) to strengthen supplies of used beverage cans (UBCs) while encouraging practical recycling education in schools and communities. During...
