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Green areas & grey areas
The UK metal packaging industry is rejoicing at the government’s confirmation of the October 2027 deposit return scheme launch, but other potential challenges loom as Britain could be under threat from Trump’s favourite word – tariffs.
Paris Packaging Week 2025
The 2025 edition of Paris Packaging Week has just come to a close. Marking the show’s biggest event yet, visitors from across the globe gathered to see the latest in aerosol, drinks, cosmetic and luxury packaging.
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Events, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Raw materials, Regulations, Research, Social impact, Sustainability
Paris incoming
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will soon open its doors to the 2025 Paris Packaging Week, as the event gears up for its biggest edition yet.
The time to innovate is now
Investments in refillable solutions are on the rise, as well as developments in beverage can tabs…
Calling all can makers…
With the deadline fast approaching for entries to the 2025 CanTech the Grand Tour Awards, now is the time to submit your innovations for the chance to join a prestigious lineup of winners.
Can & end making, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
New year, new exposure
The festive period saw many a canned beverage consumed by myself, and it’s been exciting to see aluminium bottles advertised by the 2025 World Darts Championships.
Merry and bright
What a year 2024 has been. Having just gone to print with the December/January edition of the magazine, there are a great many successes to reflect on, and surely many more to come in 2025.
Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Events, Filling, Metal decorating, Social impact, Sustainability
Ensuring a truly circular economy
Last week’s lunch reception hosted by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) at the House of Commons was all about rallying the industry to drive ‘a real circular economy for aluminium in 2025.’
Supporting men’s health
As well as the UK government announcing its intention to launch a Men’s Health Strategy, Trivium Packaging has also shared meaningful contributions from men across its global business about how leaders can break down stigmas and foster safer environments.
Protecting your business
With scammers and fraudulent activity rife at the moment, it’s not only consumers who are at risk of falling prey.
Drapers Hall glitters for another MPMA Annual Dinner
Once again CanTech International was in attendance at the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) annual dinner on Friday 15 November, held at the magnificent Drapers Hall in London.
A breath of ‘fresh air’?
You’ve heard the expression of someone wanting to bottle a feeling, smell or memory… how about canning some air from a holiday? ‘Fresh air cans’ from Lake Como have caused a stir this week.
The road ahead
While we’ve just closed the November edition of the magazine, which covers how leaders and decision-makers are energising the metal packaging industry, there has been more than a spanner in the works with the US election result.
Lacking in spooks
With Halloween just around the corner, the local supermarkets here in the UK are packed with an abundance of sweets and decorations in preparation. But where are cans fitting in with the celebrations?