Filling
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.
Binary Botanical launches wine lovers’ beer in a can
Binary Botanical, which is marketed as ‘the beer for wine lovers’ and a healthier alternative to a glass of wine for those not so keen on hops, is now available in a 330ml aluminium can.
Wildpack to acquire Vertical can filling business
Wildpack Beverage has entered into a binding agreement to purchase Vertical Distilling, LLC, an established aluminium can filler, for US$4,500,000.
Slingsby Gin adds to its canned drinks range
Slingsby Gin has introduced three new flavours to it Slingsby Solos range of pre-mixed gin and tonics in cans.
Metpack confirmed for 2023
Registration documents for exhibitors to the 2023 show are now available online.
Heartsease Farm sparkling pressé launches in cans
The Heartsease Farm premium pressé range is part of UK soft drink manufacturer Radnor Hills.
Beer cans for superfans
The lucrative and fun market for providing branded beer cans for music superfans continues with the announcement from KnuckleBonz and Calicraft Brewing Company of plans to launch a new music branded beverage line with two AC/DC officially licensed beers.
Refill project
A story that recently caught my eye was the Isle of Harris Distillery Refill Project – the distillery is now using refillable aluminium bottles for its gin.
Jack Daniel’s adds to its new canned cocktails series
Jack Daniel’s Distillery has introduced the Jack Apple Fizz to join its recently launched Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails series.
Brassed off
Scottish brewing company, BrewDog, has attracted some negative attention recently surrounding a “solid gold” beer can competition it ran for individuals to win one of ten of its “solid gold” beer cans, claimed to be worth £15,000 each.
Ardagh-Doehler Innovation Box presents Nitro Can concepts
Ardagh Metal Packaging customers are invited to ‘chill and enjoy’ a series of premium Nitro drinks, created in collaboration with natural ingredient expert Doehler.
Join our Grand Tour
This week, I am pleased to tell you that we have announced a date and location for our CanTech The Grand Tour 2022 which will take place in Warsaw Poland from 14-16 March.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ogeu moves to beverage cans across brands
French beverage group Ogeu is investing in a new filling line and will see a range of its household brands packaged in cans for the first time.