Can & end making
Ball Metalpack opens two-piece food can production line
Ball Metalpack has announced the addition of a new two-piece food can production line at its Milwaukee manufacturing plant.
Silgan acquires metal ends producer in Italy
Silgan Holdings has announced that it has acquired Easytech Closures which manufactures and sells easy-open and sanitary metal ends used with metal containers primarily for food applications in Europe.
Canpack creates canned flavoured waters range
Canpack and Borjomi have created a canned range of flavoured waters.
Crown expands North American footprint with new beverage can plant
Crown Holdings has reported that its previously announced Southwestern United States aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility will be located in Mesquite, Nevada.
Ball announces new beverage can plant in Nevada
The multi-line plant is scheduled to begin production in late 2022 and is expected to create nearly 180 manufacturing jobs when fully operational.
Carlsberg and KHS implement streamlined canning concepts in China
The KHS Group and Carlsberg have recently launched a number of projects including the installation of two canning lines.
Vobev unveils additional manufacturing facility details
Utah-based Vobev has announced additional details about its facility including an improved supply chain that it claims is five times faster than a traditional can manufacturer or filler.
Aerobal announces World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award winners
The international organisation of aluminium aerosol container manufacturers recently held its competition for the world’s best and most innovative aluminium aerosol cans.
Canpack packages non-alcoholic beer sports drink
Slovenia-based Pivovarna Union has collaborated with Canpack to package its latest 0.0% innovation – a beer-based sports drink called Union Radler 0.0% Isotonic.
Eviosys launches as a new sustainable packaging company
Eviosys, manufacturer of steel and aluminium food packaging in Europe, has launched as a newly formed independent company, focusing on unique, smart packaging solutions.
Salcombe Brewery introduces new canned session lager
The new lager comes hot on the heels of the brewery’s new Salcombe Pilsner, the first of the brewery’s beers to be produced in a canned format.
Burleighs Gin to launch its first RTD cans
Burleighs Gin distillery in the UK has ventured into the ready-to-drink category with two new flavours in cans produced by Alcohol Solutions.
Can-au-vin
I regularly receive news about wine being packaged in cans as the trend for the ready-to-drink (RTD) category grows as well as the demand for more sustainable packaging.
This week an interesting new survey commissioned by Ball has revealed how Britons now get their wine in a can.
Isle of Wight Distillery debuts Mermaid G&T in Crown cans
The Isle of Wight Distillery in the UK has released its Mermaid gin brand in 100% recyclable cans made by Crown.