Metal decorating
Call to ban BPA rejected by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) seeking a ban on the use of Bisphenol A.
The BPA debate
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to make a statement about Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is used in the lining of some food and drinks cans, on Saturday (31 March). Some companies have already made the decision to move towards packaging their products in BPA-free cans. While some can manufacturers […]
Churchkey can returns
US-based Churchkey Can Company has relaunched the flat top steel beer can after joining forces with Ball Corporation.
MPMA outlines position on Bisphenol A
Nick Mullen (pictured right), the director of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), says finding a range of alternatives to Bisphenol A (BPA) could take years.
INX set to expand UK operations
INX International is opening a new manufacturing facility in Heywood, UK.
Campbell to phase out BPA use in cans
Campbell Soup Company is going to stop using Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the lining of its cans.
Hiball switches to cans
Hiball Energy is packaging its range of sparkling water and energy drinks in cans made by Ball Corporation.
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 […]
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.
THiNQ available in 12oz Sleek cans from Rexam
A new lifestyle beverage called ThiNQ has been relaunched in 12oz Sleek cans made by Rexam.
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.
Tinning line goes into production
Jiangsu Sunshine in Dajiang, China, has started up an electrolytic tinning line which is capable of producing 250,000 tonnes of tinplate a year.
Canny Awards will honour best craft beer cans
Leading can making company Ball Corporation is supporting a competition that will recognise the best can graphics in the North American craft beer industry.