Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
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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PATH’s latest drop, the MUSA Bottle, isn’t just a tribute to American pride; it’s a limited-edition aluminium marvel that ticks every box for the eco-conscious patriot. Produced, filled, and shipped entirely within the United States, the bottle doesn’t just hydrate; it helps support domestic...
CANPACK SA, part of CANPACK Group, Inc., and a leading aluminium beverage can manufacturer, is launching an investment project in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The expansion project will significantly boost production capacity at the site, and planned spending exceeds USD 110 million. Image source: canpack...
In 2025, the global coffee industry is intensifying efforts to enhance supply chain sustainability. This initiative addresses environmental concerns and aligns with evolving consumer expectations. The focus spans from farming practices to packaging materials, aiming to reduce the sector's...
North America's beverage industry just got a major sustainability upgrade. Introducing VulCan Packaging — the first and only commercial-scale manufacturer of aTULC™ aluminium cans in the region. Backed by cutting-edge clean technology, VulCan is redefining how beverage cans are made, setting a new...
Later this month (19-21 May), Alupro will celebrate the circularity of aluminium packaging at the 2025 London Wine Fair. Taking place at the Olympia, the event will bring together more than 10,000 drinks trade professionals to discuss pertinent opportunities and challenges facing the sector. As...
A study commissioned by the UK’s Can Makers shows the generation gap in recycling, with 18- to 34-year-olds still lagging behind older generations when it comes to recycling their beverage cans. In this piece for The Metal Packager, Tim Conybeare, chairman of the Can Makers, discusses some of the...
Novelis Inc., the premier manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminium goods and the world’s largest recycling company, has announced its financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024-25. As per the records, strong shipments throughout the year backed by increased demand for beverage...
Cloud Beauty Innovation Hub will unveil its latest sustainable packaging solutions at LUXEPACK New York 2025, which will take place on 7-8 May at the Javits Centre. The company aims to showcase eco-conscious designs for the beauty and personal care industry. Image source: parispackagingweek A key...
Ball Corporation, the world’s leading aluminium packaging manufacturer for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced the first quarter 2025 results, reporting a year-on-year decline in net earnings attributable to the corporation. According to the data revealed, net earnings in...
Re:Water, the British spring water brand known for its 100 per cent recycled aluminium bottles, has expanded its product line with a new 330ml bottle. This addition caters to the hospitality industry's growing need for sustainable, premium alternatives to single-use plastics. The new 330ml bottle,...
The Tasmanian government has hailed a strong start to the state’s new container deposit scheme, with one million containers returned in just the first four days. Out of these, 594,253 were collected in the South, 405,765 in the North, and 206,211 across the North West and West Coast. In terms of...
Sidel has introduced the EvoFILL Can Compact, a high-performance, space-efficient filling solution tailored for premium beverage producers operating at low to medium speeds, up to 40,000 cans per hour. This innovation caters to the increasing demand for flexibility and efficiency in the beer and...
Sidel has introduced the EvoFILL Can Compact, a high-performance and versatile filling solution tailored for premium beverage producers, including those in the beer and carbonated soft drink industries. This cutting-edge system is engineered to address the rising demand for high-quality, flexible...
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is introducing Schweppes Mix, a new range of ready-to-drink cocktails in 250ml aluminium cans. This brings Schweppes' renowned mixer expertise to the pre-mixed cocktail market for the first time and is expected to launch nationwide in April. With a legacy...
Constantia Flexibles International GmbH has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the conversion of basic aluminium by printing, cutting, lasering and punching aluminium foils at Constantia Nusser, Germany. Aluminium Stewardship...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, an American aluminium producer specialised in highly engineered, semi-fabricated products, has announced its first quarter results of 2025 ended March 31, describing the period as a strong start to the year in terms of financial output amid an uncertain macroeconomic...
Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care and home products, and Beiersdorf, a global skincare company, won the Aerosols category at the CanTech Grand Tour Awards held on April 1, recognising their groundbreaking lightweight...
The United Kingdom aerosol industry marked a return to growth phase in 2024 after a three-years declining notion, with total production rising to 1.45 billion units, a 1.97 per cent increase over 2023. After a prolonged period of stagnation between 2021 and 2023, where production hovered around...
