Business news
Irn-Bru rolls out sleek can format
Irn-Bru’s full sugar recipe dating back to 1901 will be available in 330ml sleek cans from mid-February.
RTD canned cocktails market to witness growth
According to recent market analysis, the global RTD canned cocktail market is set to witness growth at a CAGR of 11.6%, reaching a valuation of USD$57.2 billion by 2032.
Robust market for aluminium tubes and aerosol cans
Aluminium Deutschland has reported on the market for aluminium tubes and aerosol cans, with supply security being a big issue in 2022.
Sonoco completes Ball Metalpack acquisition
Global packaging company, Sonoco, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ball Metalpack.
Ball reports strong 2021 results
Ball Corporation has reported, on a US GAAP basis, full-year 2021 net earnings of US$878 million, compared to US$585 million net earnings on sales of US$11.8 billion in 2020.
Sun Chemical to increase prices
Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed, screen inks, coatings, consumable and adhesives in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Ball elects new CEO
Ball Corporation has announced that Daniel Fisher, currently president of Ball Corporation, was elected by its board of directors to the additional role of chief executive officer, effective from 27 April.
Starbucks enters the energy drinks market with canned BAYA Energy
Starbucks, in partnership with PepsiCo, has expanded its range of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages into the canned energy drink category with the introduction of Starbucks BAYA Energy.
New dates announced for CanTech The Grand Tour
CanTech The Grand Tour will now take place from 6-8 June 2022, still in its original planned location of Warsaw.
The Italian Way
Italy’s food can market shows resilience amid continued supply chain and pandemic disruption By Brenda Dionisi, in Milan.
Monster acquires craft beer maker
Monster has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, diversifying the company into the alcoholic beverage sector.
APEAL launches consumer campaign
A new consumer campaign by APPEAL seeks to promote the benefits of steel packaging due to its contributions towards sustainability and a more circular economy.
Strength in numbers
This week came the news of another acquisition, when global packaging company, TricorBraun, announced that it had acquired beverage packaging companies Zuckerman Honickman (ZH) and Vessel Packaging (Vessel), strengthening the company’s position in the beverage packaging market.
Cosfibel appoints new CEO
The Cosfibel Group has announced the appointment of Marie Sermadiras as the new chief executive officer of all its operational subsidiaries.