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A core of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) held its recent Summit in Košice, Slovakia. Patricia Mobbs, Apeal communications manager, reports on the event
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Sales of soft drinks in cans increase 5.6% in 2011
The Can Makers, the body representing the UK manufacturers of beverage cans, has revealed that carbonated soft drink can shipments were up 5.6%, with 273 million additional units shipped in 2011 compared to 2010.
New olive oil sprays from Moro
A new olive oil spray, which is said to offer better value for consumers, is available in aerosol cans made by the Ardagh Group in Milperra, New South Wales, Australia.
Canny Awards will honour best craft beer cans
Leading can making company Ball Corporation is supporting a competition that will recognise the best can graphics in the North American craft beer industry.
Coca-Cola sets sustainability targets
Coca-Cola is aiming to recover 50% of the cans and bottles that it introduces into the marketplace by 2015.
NAMPA clarifies upcoming FDA action on Bisphenol A
The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) has moved to set the record straight over the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) upcoming decision about the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging for food and drinks.
Brazil can plant recognised for operational excellence
Rexam’s beverage can plant in Águas Claras, Brazil, has been awarded the Shingo Prize – acknowledged as the highest global recognition for operational excellence.
MPE aims for zero metal waste to landfill
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), the trade body representing the united interests of producers and suppliers of metal packaging across Europe, hosted a debate on metal’s sustainability at the European Parliament in Brussels last Tuesday (24 January).
Slim cans chosen for low calorie beer
Brewer Anheuser-Busch has launched Select 55 in smaller-sized cans and bottles across the US.
Ball announces strong 2011 results
Ball Corporation’s sales in 2011 amounted to $8.6 billion compared with $7.6 billion in 2010.
Can Film Festival encourages recycling
Students in the UK are being encouraged to recycle empty drink cans in return for the chance to see a free film.