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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Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is increasing output at its Spanish beverage can facility through the introduction of an advanced emissions treatment installation at its plant outside Madrid. The project, delivered by environmental engineering company [Dürr CTS], represents an investment worth several...
During the 2025-26 “Million Cans Recycling Contest” held in the US, elementary school students from 14 states recycled more than 3 million aluminium beverage cans. Since the inception of the competition in 2023-24, participants have collected over 6 million aluminium cans, weighing nearly 188,000...
With the approach of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brands have been striving to capture the public's attention. The Revista Alumínio website has already reported on the cans that shout "goal" launched by Coca-Cola , and also on Budweiser's aluminium bottles that celebrate the games of the last editions...
Coca-Cola’s Diet Coke is gradually returning to stores in India after weeks of supply shortages triggered by disruptions in aluminium can availability, though consumers are now facing significantly higher prices and a switch in packaging. The shortage first began surfacing across cities, including...
On Tuesday, the Government of Haryana passed approval for several primary industrial projects and incentive packages under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020. It aims to reinforce manufacturing capacity, investment, as well as state-wide employment generation across multiple...
Asian private equity firm MBK Partners is set to acquire Japanese aluminium can producer, Altemira Holdings Co. in a deal valued at around YEN 117.5 billion (USD 760 million), according to industry sources. The acquisition involves MBK Partners acquiring 100 per cent of Altemira from US-based...
New global research from test and measurement partner, Industrial Physics, has exposed a critical issue in the metal packaging industry. The survey uncovered that the vast majority (92 per cent) of professionals are unable to guarantee consistent, measurable results with current technology –...
In the global shift towards more sustainable packaging, aluminium beverage cans are often positioned as a near-ideal solution – infinitely recyclable, lightweight, and increasingly favoured by brands seeking both environmental credibility and shelf appeal. In Africa, however, their growth tells a...
California-based beverage company Monster Beverage may raise its product prices incrementally through 2026 in a move to offset aluminium and freight costs due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. However, the company believes this move would not affect the consumption pattern of energy drinks,...
El Jefe Energy has won the latest edition of the Colored by INX Can Design Contest, with its “Sinister Razz” coming out on top after combined scoring from judges and online voting. The design was forwarded through manufacturing partner Can-One USA, an aluminium can producer, and stood out for its...
Over recent months, the community-led recycling drive in Armley, Leeds, has collected 5,000 aluminium cans , which have raised money to help Leeds City Mission (LCM) outreach and cut down on local waste. The initiative, led by volunteers, staff, and supporters, involved gathering discarded cans...
ReLid’s newest aluminium can design has redefined beverage packaging by combining resealability with full recyclability, addressing long-standing trade-offs between plastic bottles and conventional cans. Developed by ReLid USA, the innovation features a patented sliding tab mechanism that allows...
Ball Corporation, one of the leading supplier of aluminium packaging reported higher earnings in the first quarter of 2026, helped by slightly higher shipment volumes and better operating performance. The company posted net earnings of USD 205 million, up from USD 179 million a year earlier....
AGI Greenpac, a leading packaging products company in India, has inaugurated the construction of its aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility with the ground-breaking ceremony. The project is worth INR 10 billion (USD 105 million) and spans across 34 acres, located in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh....
Crown Holdings, Inc. reported a solid start to 2026, supported by higher beverage can shipments and improved adjusted earnings, despite a slight decline in net income. Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, rose to USD 3.26 billion, compared to USD 2.89 billion in the same period...
uCan-Packaging has unveiled a new seamless aluminium bottle design that moves away from the rounded look usually associated with metal packaging. The company’s latest container features sharp flat shoulders with near right-angle edges at the top and bottom, giving it a more structured appearance...
The interview with Krassimira Kazashka, CEO of Metal Packaging Europe, highlights the steady progress and future potential of aluminium beverage can recycling across Europe. It explores how robust infrastructure, supported by Deposit Return Schemes and evolving EU regulations like the Packaging and...
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing revenue growth and improved earnings despite ongoing aluminium supply chain challenges. Revenue rose to USD 1.504 billion, up 19 per cent from USD 1.268 billion a year earlier, supported by...
