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Indian launch for whisky in cans
Beam Global Spirits and Wine India is packaging Teacher’s whisky in cans made by Rexam.
A crafty beer
Craft brewers throughout the US continue to choose cans as their package of choice. One of the reasons given is because of the sustainability benefits offered by metal packaging. While I am definitely an advocate of these environmental credentials I don’t necessarily think this is the top reason why brewers are choosing aluminium cans. Of […]
Success for recycling programme
More than 50 million used beverage cans were collected from workplaces and ‘on the go’ locations across the UK in 2011.
HAK turns to Orbit for easier opening
HAK, a producer of preserved fruits and vegetables in the Netherlands, has incorporated Crown’s Orbit closure on its products.
Bermudan rum launched in cans
The national drink of Bermuda is coming to America in a stylish new 250ml can.
‘Cash for Cans’ faces uncertain future
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is worried that an unintended consequence of the proposed ban on cash transactions for scrap metal in the UK would be to make ‘cash for cans’ recycling activity illegal.
Grolsch gets a new look
Brewer SABMiller has revealed a new design for all cans, bottles and other packaging for the beer brand Grolsch.
Aluminium bottles for Strongbow cider
Carlton United Breweries (CUB) has teamed up with Ardagh Group and Amcor to bring leading cider brand Strongbow to market in aluminium bottles throughout Australia.
Ball provides brewer with can graphic solution
Ball Corporation’s Eyeris printing technology has been used to create graphics on cans for US brewer Avery Brewing.
Orbit closure offers easier opening
Stabburet, a leading Norwegian manufacturer of jams and ready meals, is the latest company to use Crown Food Europe’s Orbit closure on its products.
THiNQ available in 12oz Sleek cans from Rexam
A new lifestyle beverage called ThiNQ has been relaunched in 12oz Sleek cans made by Rexam.
MCC to expand beverage can plant
Brewer Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to increase production capacity at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, Missouri, US.
Bio-based coatings for metal packaging
A project called Biocopac aims to make better use of Europe’s tomato by-products by using bio-based coatings derived from the fruit in metal packaging.
New winter beer in cans from Ball
Poland’s Amber brewery has launched a special winter beer in cans from Ball Packaging Europe.