Can & end making
The vision to remove 100% of HFIs
Applied Vision’s aim to remove all held for inspection (HFI) stoppages from can lines is moving closer. The company’s KromaKing DecoMaster, has been bought up by both Ball and Crown, and is currently cutting HFIs by an average of 70% in plants where it has been installed. Amir Novini, president and chief executive, Applied Vision, […]
Unite calls for brewery boycott
A union is calling for a boycott of a brewer and canner after it made workers redundant. The union Unite is calling for the boycott of Cains-branded beers to support workers at Liverpool’s historic brewery in their redundancy fight. Oversees competition is being blamed for the closure of a supermarket own label and canning operation. […]
Marley’s One Drop ditches bottles for cans
A Jamaican flavoured coffee drink has ditched it former bottle packaging in favour of 12oz cans. Marley’s One Drop, named after the iconic singer Bob Marley, originally came to market in 9.5oz glass bottles. However, makers Marley Beverages chose to move into the Rexam sleek can because of their durability, portability and brand differentiation on […]
Metal paint cans awarded recycling label
Lobbying by businesses on behalf of the green credentials of metal paint cans has been rewarded with a recycling on pack label. Under new guidelines, after research was backed by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), metal paint cans have been awarded the ‘Widely Recycled at Local Council Recycling Centres’ on pack label. The […]
Farm Girl Saison now in 16oz cans
Lift Bridge Brewing Company has launched Farm Girl Saison in four-packs of 16oz cans from Rexam. The smooth and well-rounded 5.5% Belgian style beer, created in 2008, has a pale golden colour and a dry malt finish with spiciness from the yeast. “We’re very excited to be extending our flagship beer, Farm Girl Saison, beyond […]
Sonoco announces first sustainability awards
One of the largest diversified global packaging companies has unveiled its Sonoco Supplier Sustainability Award program. Recipients, including Arcelor Mittal, Buckman International, Staples and WR Grace, were recognised during a dinner at the 9th Annual Sonoco/JBE/MYCA Supplier Diversity Business Conference on Tuesday 7 May. The company, founded in 1899 makes metal ends and closures as […]
Can worker could lose lower leg after injury
A man may need to have his foot and lower leg amputated after it was crushed at work. 51-year-old David Wain, suffered serious injuries when a 1.5 tonne pallet of tin plates fell onto his right lower leg and foot when he was employed by Emballator UK Ltd at their factory in Bradford in the […]
New flavours for Fanta
Fanta has added two new flavours to its Fanta range. Fanta Peach and Apricot, which maker Coca-Cola claims, has tested extremely well with consumers will be available in 330ml cans. Fanta is also launching Fanta Red Fruits and making last year’s limited edition Mango and Passion Fruit a permanent addition to the range. Nick Canney, […]
Rexam’s new Brazilian plant starts production
Can maker Rexam has announced its new plant in northern Brazil has started production of beverage cans. The can plant in Benevides, Greater Belém in the Brazilian state of Pará officially started up yesterday (9 May). The plan will make traditionally shaped cans and has the capability to make specialist shaped ones too. It has […]
Landshark catches Zac Brown Band
Landshark Lager will feature Grammy award winners the Zac Brown Band on three special cans of its beer. Three limited-edition 16oz Landshark Lager cans will also give fans of the band an all-access pass to them this summer. The brewer, part of Anheuser Busch, released the first design (pictured) in May in the US, the […]
First thermochromic can ends revealed
Can maker Rexam has launched what it claims are the first thermochromic printed ends. Available to brands in 12 different colours and on 200 and 202 ends, thermochromic ink changes colour indicating the can is perfectly chilled and ready to be drunk. The technology has been used on the actual can bodies before, most recently […]
All Day IPA now in cans
Founders Brewing is launching its seasonal “All Day IPA” for the first time in cans. The brewer, launched in 1997 by co-founders Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, has evolved into one of the most recognised craft breweries in the United States. It will use Ball Corporation 12oz cans for the drink, which will be available […]
Perrier goes pop art
Perrier is launching a limited edition Andy Warhol can to mark its 150th anniversary. The pop art styled range will be available in stores from late May. Four different designs, featuring the artist’s distinctive use of paint, colour and style, are being rolled out across the Perrier range, including the 33cl cans. Giacomo Giacani, senior […]
New energy drink
Fuga a brand new energy drink has been launched in Rexam 12oz sleek cans. Fuga is made from the natural energy resource Yerba Mate which the maker claims offers the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate. “Fuga is a Latin and Spanish term meaning to ‘take flight’ which […]