cans
TYKU introduces cucumber infused sake in a can
TYKU Sake, a Japanese sake marketed in North America, has launched a new cucumber infused sake variant in a can.
Corona stackable six-packs eliminate need for plastic packaging
In an effort to move away from plastic six-pack rings, Corona beer is doing away with extra packaging altogether with its new can.
European steel recycling levels reach record levels
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL.
Colep awarded gold and silver medals by EcoVadis
Colep has been awarded gold and silver medals by EcoVadis for best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR) & sustainability.
MetPac-SA welcomes Pick n Pay as member
Pick n Pay (PnP) has signed up as a member of MetPac-SA – the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa.
Ardagh further lightweights can range
Ardagh has further lightweighted its range of aluminium cans across the majority of its plants, making it one of the most sustainable cans in the market today.
Rockstar Energy adopts Ardagh Group’s beverage end technologies
Energy drink brand Rockstar Energy is using several of Ardagh Group’s beverage end features in a new range of promotional cans.
Villaquiran named as CEO of Canpack Group
Roberto Villaquiran has been named as chief executive officer of the Canpack Group and president of the management board of Can-Pack S.A.
APEAL launches new Steel for Packaging website
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has launched its new, dedicated Steel for Packaging website.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
KHS now also labels cans
KHS, a manufacturer of filling and packaging systems, is now offering its Innoket Neo labelling series for the cans to manufactureres of small batches and producers with high brand variety.
First flavoured water in cans to hit Russian market
Mineral water brand, Senezhskaya, has launched the first flavoured water in 250ml slim cans on the Russian market.
Ball’s first quarter results slowed compared to 2018
The company’s comparable net earnings were $167 million compared to $180 million in 2018, reportedly due to higher US scrap costs and higher plant start-up costs.
Recycling good for business, as well as environment says NACS and CMI
Recycling is not just good for the environment, but for business too, says a new resource published by NACS and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).