beverages
Guayaki chooses Rexam’s Sleek cans
A sparkling beverage that features a unique energising ingredient has been launched in 12oz Sleek cans from Rexam throughout the US.
Pepsi Twist gets a new look
Pepsi Twist has been given a new look after being packaged in Rexam’s Fusion aluminium bottles.
Branded bottles
Demand for aluminium bottles is increasing in the US. CanTech International editorial board member James Peterson, who works for Ball Corporation, discusses the reasons why
Cans positioned as ideal event package
Ball Packaging Europe is positioning the beverage can as an optimum event package.
Organic juices in cans
Organic juice producer Apple Rush is bringing out its range of drinks in cans.
Ball to bring out BRE+
Can maker Ball Packaging Europe is launching the follow up to the Ball Resealable End: BRE+.
Demand for metal packaging set to grow
The global market for metal cans, barrels, drums and pails is forecast to reach 466 billion units by 2017, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts.
Call to ban BPA rejected by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) seeking a ban on the use of Bisphenol A.
Indian launch for whisky in cans
Beam Global Spirits and Wine India is packaging Teacher’s whisky in cans made by Rexam.
Supplying Saigon
During last year’s Asia CanTech conference, delegates were invited to take a tour around Crown’s plant in Ho Chi Minh City. Alec Peachey reports
Carnival cans from Ball
Füchschen Alt beer will be sold in cans during Düsseldorf’s 2012 carnival season.
PepsiCo launches natural version of 7UP
A new low-calorie ‘natural’ soft drink has been launched by PepsiCo Argentina.
Aujan Industries completes Coca-Cola deal
Aujan Industries, one of the largest independent beverage companies in the Middle East, has agreed to sell half of the equity in its existing beverage business to the Coca-Cola Company for US$980 million.
Ball introduce popular can size in US
US can maker Ball Corporation has become the first beverage can supplier to manufacture 568ml cans – about 19.2 oz – in North America.