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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Aluminium cans importation in Greece during 2017-20 has shown measurable growth
The economy of Greece is the 51st largest in the world with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $218.032 billion per annum. In terms of purchasing power parity, Greece is the world's 55th largest economy, at $317.455 billion per annum. The canned food and beverages market of Greece has seen...
The Uncommon launches new range of spritzers in aluminium cans
The UK’s English sparkling wine brand The Uncommon has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of bubbly wines and spritzers in aluminium can. The company has added these two new ranges to their line up - Alfie, an English White Wine Spritzer, and Peggy, an English Rosé Wine Spritzer. The...
Nampak’s revenue drops by 17% to R6.5 billion on weaker economic conditions
Nampak announced interim financial results for the 6 months ended 31 march 2020. The group’s revenue dropped by 17% to R6.5 billion, primarily due to weaker economic conditions in South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. Operating profit was R287 million, down 68%. Trading profit declined 39% to R633...
The Naked Collective to launch its new range in Ardagh’s aluminium cans
UK beverage company The Naked Collective will launch a new range of premium health drinks in infinitely recyclable 33cl sleek aluminium cans from Ardagh Group. Ardagh’s tall, slender aluminium can was manufactured in the UK. The packaging was developed in partnership with Ardagh’s UK Graphics team....
Romanian beer brand Albacher benefits from Multi-Color's aluminium foil can lid label
The Romanian beer brand Albacher is receiving benefit from Multi-Color’s aluminium foil can lid label. The design of the label secures that the beer is clean at the moment a buyer selects it from the shelf. The hygienic lid keeps the top of the can clean and protects from dust and germs. Consumers...
The rapid rise of Croatian export of Aluminium cans during 2017-19: Estimated de-growth by 65.68% for 2020
Croatia is a country in Southeast Europe. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro to the southeast, sharing a maritime border with Italy. The Croatian economy is one of the strongest economies in Southeast Europe....
Ball partners with Acosta to launch the Ball aluminium cup in retail and on-premise outlets
Ball Corporation, the world's leader in sustainable aluminium packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced its partnership with Acosta, a leading sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, to launch the company's aluminium cups in...
TEN Alkaline Spring Water introduces 12-ounce aluminium cans
TEN® Alkaline Spring Water, America’s premium alkaline water with the highest pH of any bottled water brand, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a 12-ounce aluminium can. The company’s new product represents a new, lower price point for aluminium-packaged water. TEN® Alkaline...
European drinks brand Little Miracles introduce two new sparkling ice tea in aluminium cans
The European drinks brand known as Little Miracles has introduced two new low calorie, low sugar, vegan sparkling ice tea in aluminium cans, as part of its goal to become a completely plastic-free brand by summer 2023. Little Miracles started its mission to offer products that have only organic and...
Scottish Parliament passed Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme regulations
The Scottish Parliament voted to approve Regulations for the establishment of Scotland’s Deposit Scheme. This would increase the recycling of single-use drinks containers in Scotland. The scheme will come into effect from 1 July 2022. The Scottish government last year announced a new Deposit Return...
The steady rise of Sweden’s Aluminium cans importation market during 2017-20
Sweden is a competitive and highly liberalized, open market economy. The vast majority of Swedish enterprises are privately owned and market-oriented, combined with a strong welfare state involving transfer payments involving up to three-fifths of GDP. The rise in canned beverages market has also...
Italian spring water brand launches still and sparkling mineral waters in Crown aluminium cans
Italian spring water brand Acqua S. Bernardo (colloquially known as San Bernardo) has launched its premium still and sparkling mineral waters in aluminium cans from Crown. This is the first time that the company is using metal packaging. Beverage cans were selected for their portability,...
UK's aluminium packaging recycling rate records a new high to 56%
The aluminium packaging recycling rate in the United Kingdom has increased by 4 per cent year-on-year and recorded a new high to 56 per cent, the highest ever level, found the Environment Agency data, published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) earlier this month. The aluminium...
Ball Corporation reported net earnings of $23 million in Q1 2020
Ball Corporation reported net earnings of $23 million on sales of $2.8 billion in Q1, compared to $117 million net earnings on sales of $2.8 billion in 2019. The company’s comparable net earnings were $202 million, from comparable net earnings of $167 million last year. Ball said the results...
Genelac relaunches some of its popular loudspeaker models with RAW aluminium finish look
As a small effort to expand the product line in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way, Genelac, the global leader in professional loudspeakers, has re-launched some of its popular models in Studio, AV, and Home Studio ranges with special RAW aluminium colour finish. The models are primarily...
Illycaffè introduces a new line of aluminium capsules with new espresso flavour
Illycaffè, a global leader in high-quality coffee, has extended its line of aluminium capsules compatible with Nespresso Original coffee machines. The new line of capsules is now available in Decaffeinato espresso, containing the ideal measure of the legendary and unique illy blends. The...
Portugal’s Aluminium cans import market reflects decline during 2017-20
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid...
Portugal’s Aluminium cans import market reflects decline during 2017-20
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid...
