85% recycled aluminium: Recorp raises the bar for sustainable beverage cans
Aluminium cans are under the spotlight among consumers and beverage manufacturers looking for more recyclable packaging, with the material already holding a strong circularity position against plastic and glass. Recorp tunes it further with ReCan85, an aluminium beverage can containing 85 per cent...
How PACKFINE advances aluminium beverage can manufacturing through automated production and quality control
As global demand for convenient, lightweight, and recyclable beverage packaging continues to grow, aluminium beverage cans are becoming increasingly important across the beer, soft drink, energy drink, juice, and other beverage sectors. For beverage brands, selecting the right packaging supplier is...
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Anheuser-Busch InBev to sell 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for $3B
Anheuser-Busch InBev has decided to sell 49.9% stake in its US-based metal container plants for approximately USD 3 billion to Apollo-led Consortium. The Consortium includes entities advised by Apollo and its subsidiaries and a group of institutional investors. AB InBev will create additional...
G-Zee Brands launches H2O Sonoma Soft Seltzer in cans
Beverage company G-Zee Brands has released H2O Sonoma Soft Seltzer 0.0% in recyclable 16oz (473ml) cans. The new range is a wine-infused non-alcoholic sparkling water. The Seltzer is available in three flavours: Pinot Noir, Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc. The company will launch five more varieties:...
Aluminium cans have a lower environmental impact than glass bottles: A study by University of Southampton
A new study accomplished by the University of Southampton exhibits a direction that aluminium cans have a lower environmental impact than glass bottles. Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Sciences within Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton, UK and his...
USW on strike at Constellium aluminium plant in Alabama
The United Steelworkers (USW) is on strike at Constellium aluminium plant based in Alabama because of unfair labor practices. More than 400 members of Local 200 are said to be taking part in this strike. USW District 9 Director Daniel Flippo said, “Constellium insists on a contract that would erase...
Gordon Ramsay to release canned Hell’s Seltzer in the US
Chef, Restaurateur and TV Personality Gordon Ramsay has collaborated with Brew Pipeline and Global Brews of London for the launch of its Hell’s Seltzer in the US. The new range will be available in 12-can variety packs in early 2021. Hell’s Seltzer comes in four flavours: Berry Inferno: peach,...
Karbach Brewing to launch Ranch Water Hard Seltzer in cans
Karbach Brewing has expanded its products portfolio with the launch of new range. The company will launch Ranch Water Hard Seltzer in cans in January 2021. The canned Seltzer, which will hit stores across Texas, is brewed with lime and agave. "We’re excited to pay homage to our home state and...
Recap 2020: Aluminium aerosol cans output remained unaffected despite COVID-19; Construction sector drove low carbon Aluminium demand
The packaging and construction sectors continued to be key consumers of aluminium. The year 2020 started with the announcement of the company’s plan to replace plastic with aluminium packaging. Ball Corporation's new survey found that consumers in the UK prefer to buy water in aluminium cans for...
Tanzania’s import of Aluminium cans during 2018-20 illustrates a sharp decline
TEU, the 14 th Tanzania Economic Update organised by World Bank forecasts that economic growth to drop sharply in 2020, to 2.5% from the 6.9% growth the government reported in 2019 while recognizing significant uncertainty as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold. The East African nation’s...
Travis Scott teams up with Anheuser-Busch for new canned seltzer
Recording artist Travis Scott has teamed up with Anheuser-Busch for a new brand CACTI. CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer comes in three options: strawberry, lime and pineapple. The product will be sold in 12oz cans in a 9 count Variety Pack as well as 16oz and 25oz singles in Lime and Pineapple. The new...
Alkaline water Perfect Hydration to launch in aluminium cans in Q1 2020
Alkaline water brand Perfect Hydration (pH) will be launched in recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles and aluminium cans in the first quarter in 2021. The brand, which will include a new message and graphic, will spend in a digital media, social media advertising, community engagement,...
Nestle Malaysia introduces NESCAFÉ Classic Kopi Kedah in Aluminium cans for limited edition
Nestlé Malaysia has introduced 100% local nursery coffee known as NESCAFÉ Classic Kopi Kedah which is available in the market starting from earlier this month. Juan Aranols, CEO, Nestlé Malaysia Bhd, said: “NESCAFÉ Classic Kopi Kedah! Inspired by the NESCAFÉ Grown Respectfully program (NESCAFÉ Sown...
European aluminium beverage cans recycling rate improve over 2% YoY to 76.1%, shows latest data
The recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland increased by more than 2 per cent from 74.5 per cent in 2017 to 76.1 per cent in 2018, showed the latest data from European Aluminium and Metal Packaging Europe. The total amount of aluminium...
400 United Workers on strike at Consetllium Alabama aluminium plant demanding fair labour practices
According to a recent report, around 400 United Steel Workers are on strike at Constellium SE’s aluminium factory in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, due to unfair labour practices and unfulfilled health care policies. The news came after Tom Conway, the United Steel Workers president, said in a telephonic...
Crown supplies cans to Italian craft brewer Baladin
Italian craft brewer Baladin has launched Italian organic beer "Nazionale" in cans from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East. The company has introduced new range to celebrate the opening of the world’s first green retail park in Turin, Italy. Teo Musso, Founder of Baladin, commented: “In the midst of...
Bahamas Aluminium cans importation shrinks during 2018-20
The Bahamas has a general market economy that is hugely dependent on tourism and international financial services. The nation is considered the wealthiest Caribbean country in terms of GDP per capita. According to the updated IMF forecasts from 14th April 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, GDP...
Dutch start-up Pyke rolls-out its hard seltzer in Aluminium cans
The Tilburg based start-up of Pyke is the next company to bring a freshly brewed hard seltzer to the market, which introduces a new flavour experience in this fast-growing category. Anne Koren, Chief Communications Officer at Pyke, said: “Our product is the right choice for young people between the...
Ardagh's new facility to produce recyclable beverage can and ends in Ohio
Ardagh Group has acquired a new facility in Huron, Ohio, for the manufacturing of infinitely recyclable beverage cans and ends. The facility, which will start production in late 2021, will have three can production lines, together with ends capacity. Claude Marbach, CEO, Ardagh Metal – Beverage...
Alupro’s brand new digital campaign showcases ways to recycle aluminium packaging during Christmas
The UK-based aluminium packaging recycling company Alupro has reportedly launched a digital campaign for the upcoming Christmas holiday season aiming at changing human behaviour and increasing awareness towards aluminium packaging recycling. The campaign named ‘The Santa Story’ is an animated...
