beer
Nielsen reveals popularity of canned craft beer
New research by Nielsen has revealed that cans make up a quarter of craft beers sold in the UK.
Crown collaborates with Island Records on “Shazamable” can
Record label Island Records has partnered with Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East to launch what it claims is the world’s first “Shazamable” can for its Session IPA Beer.
WaveGrip unveils new automated G1 applicator for low volume users
WaveGrip is launching a new automatic version of its entry level G1 applicator for lower volume beverage producers.
The future is here
The final day of Asia CanTech kicked off with Thongchai Oranrigsupak, vice chairman of the Thai Metal Packaging Association, providing an overview on the Thai metal packaging industry.
An improved consumer experience from a beverage can
Nomis Consultancy’s Simon Jennings introduced ‘Open Clean’, a new innovation for the beverage can industry on the third day of Asia CanTech
Ball celebrates stout season with widget inside can
Ball Corporation’s #WidgetInside technology is allowing nitro fans to take beer on the go this ‘Nitrovember’.
Ball partners with Miller Genuine Draft
Ball Corporation has partnered with global beer brand Miller Genuine Draft (MGD) to create a limited-edition promotional pack for the Russian market.
Crown to build third beverage can plant in Spain
In response to growing demand for aluminium beverage cans in the Iberian region, Crown has announced plans to build a new production facility in Valencia, Spain.
Ball debuts new can sizes at Drinktec
Ball Corporation has revealed that it will be displaying three new can sizes at Drinktec this September.
Hobgoblin taps into Ardagh’s keg technology
In response to growth in the off trade for the mini keg format, beer brand Hobgoblin is now available in a 5L Ardagh Group beer keg for its Ruby and Gold versions.
Ardagh Group to focus on innovation at Drinktec
The Ardagh Group has announced that it will be showcasing a display of the latest innovations in glass and metal packaging at Drinktec 2017.
Football without cans is nothing
One of the aspects of my job I particularly enjoy is finding quirky stories to do with metal packaging and the public’s love for cans. This week I stumbled upon an interesting story to do with a flag from some football supporters in the UK, or soccer for those of you reading from the other side of the pond.
INOX Seamer for new beverage can making line
Crown Bevcan France SAS has taken delivery of an INOX 10BEVM table top beverage can seamer from Eurocan Sales & Service Ltd for their can making plant in Custines.
Budweiser launches Liberty Can for the summer
Beverage and brewing company AB InBevis has launched its limited edition Budweiser Liberty Can in the UK.