Filling
The joy of food cans
One positive to come out of the pandemic has been the renaissance of the humble food can. From celebrity chefs, to food supermarket displays, food cans have been high on the agenda for consumers adjusting to the new norm we are seeing.
Kopparberg brings hard seltzers to market
Kopparberg wants to reinvigorate the hard seltzer category in the UK as more brands start to appear or announce plans to take on the market.
Demand for canned food is here to stay
The can making and filling sectors have become beneficiaries – at least in the short term – of consumers turning their kitchen cupboards into pandemic pantries, stockpiling canned food and other long-lasting products because they fear of food shortages because of Covid-19.
Tenzing adds to canned energy drinks range with “most powerful” flavour yet
Tenzing’s new Blackberry & Açaí flavour is the first blend to include natural, vegan BCAAs from corn to specifically increase stamina and aid sports recovery.
Aerosol industry maintains balance during pandemic
AEROBAL highlights the important role packaging manufacturers are playing as part of a system-relevant supply chain, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
New figures illustrate a resilient aerosol industry
Amidst the uncertainty posed first by Brexit and now by Covid-19, 2019 filling figures released by the BAMA have been welcomed by the aerosol industry, reflecting the sector’s resilience and the continued popularity of the aerosol format with consumers.
10 ways Covid-19 has changed the can making industry forever
Expect to see a divestment in supply, an increase of local supply chains and multinationals expanding their local presence in territories across the world.
Ball Corporation and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee launch new Flat White aluminium cans
Ball Corporation has created a collection of newly designed, infinitely recyclable 250ml cans in partnership with Dorset-based UK beverage brand, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.
R for Diversity releases LGBTQI+ Ardagh beer can
French craft brewery R for Diversity has released its flagship blond beer in an Ardagh aluminium can designed to celebrate inclusion.
Crown well positioned for cold canned coffee growth in Turkey
Turkey’s growing demand for cold canned coffee means that Crown is well-positioned to help local, regional and international brand capitalise on this market.
Boutinot Wines chooses Ardagh can for The Long Little Dog range
London-based Boutinot Wines has chosen Ardagh’s 187ml wine can for its new The Long Little Dog wines, which were previously only available in bottles.
Sneak Energy enters canned drinks market
Sneak Energy has expanded into the canned energy drink market by launching a trio of new products.
Ball Corporation launches aluminium bottle line
Ball Corporation is launching a new impact extruded aluminium bottle line that provides a circular solution to plastic pollution – the Infinity Aluminium Bottle – that is designed to be made again.
Indonesian brewery commissions Sidel’s can line
A growing market for beer has led Bali Hai Brewery Indonesia to install a new canning line, accommodating a higher production capacity while securing the quality of their premium beers.