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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mainelove, the Maine-based canned water company rooted in sustainability and community impact, today announced that its CEO and co-founder, Jen Millard, was recognized as Business Leader of the Year by Mainebiz . The award celebrates Maine business leaders who are driving innovation while making a...
The Swedish deposit return system (DRS) operator Returpack/Pantamera reported that in 2025, over 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans were returned via Sweden’s DRS. Compared to the record of 2024, the 2025 count marks an increase of 130 million. The operator adds that returning the aluminium...
Ball Corporation recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions of its suppliers across several key areas that are critical to the world’s biggest canmaker’s success. The criteria for the Ball Supplier Excellence Award include Operational Excellence, Cost and Value Leadership,...
Brewers in India are grappling with rising costs and supply disruptions as a gas shortage-linked to geopolitical tensions around the Iran-US conflict-hits the supply chain. The shortage has pushed up prices of glass bottles and has also slowed aluminium imports used for cans. With gas supply...
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made ISI certification mandatory for aluminium utensils used in food and beverage applications, effective October 1, 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " G. Bhavani,...
In an exclusive conversation with Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager of Every Can Counts a not-for-profit communications programme delivered by Alupro across the UK and Ireland. According to Mr Chris, deposit return scheme (DRS) is a great way to encourage people to partake in aluminium cans...
Orora’s Helio direct-to-can digital printing technology has been used on aluminium cans for Pirate Life Brewing’s latest limited-edition release, Mosaic Discotheque, highlighting its ability to create high-build, tactile finishes on aluminium packaging. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
Preference for aluminum cans in South Korea appears to be steadily increasing, reflecting a gradual shift in choice toward more sustainable packaging solutions. A recent survey conducted by the Seoul Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM), which included 1,011 respondents nationwide,...
Ball Corporation partnered with Grupo Mariza to launch Nutrinéctar juice in cans in Brazil. This is the first juice in the country packaged in aluminium, certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is an international organisation that sets standards...
For the second time in a row, PPG participated in the national “Million Cans Recycling Contest.” This year, the packaging company in Pittsburgh collaborated with more than 100 second-grade students from the Environmental Charter School (ECS). The aim here was to help these students collect and...
The ongoing geo-political conflict in the Middle East has risked the supply chain disruption of aluminium due to the Strait of Hormuz blockage, the key shipping route for metals. This phenomenon has raised a concern for the US-based beverage brand Coca-Cola since the country relies heavily on...
Aluminium cans have become the main packaging format for US craft beer, though the shift away from glass bottles now appears to be slowing. Data for 2025 from the Brewers Association shows that most craft beer is already sold in cans, leaving limited room for further gains. Cans represented 78 per...
Recognised among the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards 2025 in the prototype category by AEROBAL, Trivium Packaging is now making significant moves to incorporate innovative and clean elements in its packaging design. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world's number one producer in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, at METPACK 2026, will showcase its latest innovations for efficient, safe and sustainable metal packaging. In the event, the firm will be showing its digital equipment and service concepts...
Beiersdorf has finalised the conversion of its European aerosol cans to aluminium made entirely from post-consumer recycled material, working in partnership with Ball Corporation . Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The initiative was initially trialled in 2024...
Molson Coors Beverage Company has unveiled plans to close down Sharp’s Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, and its national contact centre in Cardiff by the end of 2026 as part of a restructuring strategy at UK and Ireland operations. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive...
Notable global supplier of sustainable and recyclable metal beverage cans, Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMP), published its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, delivering steady growth in both segments. The resilient performance was reinforced by higher shipments, a favourable mix and...
At this year’s Paris Packaging Week, LINDAL Group introduced its visitors to three new additions to its aerosol dispensing portfolio. The Hamburg-headquartered dispensing specialist brought Snap, Luna and Matteo, each of which is designed to address distinct requirements across healthcare, personal...
