Product news
Djuce introduces CORE range of canned wines
The European brand is launching a new range of natural wines, packaged in 187ml aluminium cans and equipped with the name ‘CORE.’
Spacing out the beverages
We’ve seen a good few innovations for can holding solutions come out in the past couple of years, and now canned, non-alcoholic hop water brand, HOP WTR, is adding to the mix.
Barbadillo refreshes RTD category with canned Rebujito
Barbadillo Mixed Rebujito has launched into the Spanish RTD market, with a sophisticated pre-mixed wine cocktail from Bodegas Barbadillo, in the specialised Wine Can from Ardagh Metal Packaging.
The Real Drinks Co launches canned sparkling teas
The Real Drinks Co in the UK has unveiled its canned, ready-to-drink (RTD) versions of its Royal Flush and Dry Dragon naturally fermented sparkling teas.
Nocco unveils new design for performance energy drinks
UK drinks company, Nocco, has announced the launch of a new design for its performance drinks range, with a focus on bolder aesthetics, increased brand cohesion, and enhanced shelf presence.
etma presents winners of Tube of the Year 2023
Winners of the European Tube Manufacturers Association’s (etma) Tube of the Year 2023 competition were announced in Amsterdam at the end of May 2023.
Bumble Bee Seafoods debuts new canned tuna products
Bumble Bee Seafoods is continuing to expand its line of canned, pouched and kit-based tuna products, with 12 new additions to retail store shelves across the US.
Can Makers announces first 2023 Design Accolade winners
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed two brands will receive the prestigious Can Makers Design Accolade in the first of this year’s awards.
Bottled up
UK-based Gunna Drinks’ anti-plastic campaign continues with the launch of what it is claiming as the UK’s first range of aluminium bottled soft drinks, which it hopes poses a “compelling proposition for retailers,” according to the company’s founder.
Remedy releases new orange flavour
Kombucha brand, Remedy, is making its debut in Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK in June, launching with new flavour, Orange Squeeze.
E. & J. Gallo Winery acquires Bev portfolio
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) has acquired US-based beverage brand, Bev, and its portfolio of premium canned wines and spritzers.
NICE to launch canned sparkling white wine
London-based, female-led wine startup, NICE, has announced it is launching its first canned sparkling wine in June 2023.
New UK distributor appointed for Polish energy drink
Best of Poland, a new BRC accredited UK importer and distributor for Polish branded food and drink category leaders, has announced its exclusive distribution rights for the Black Energy drinks brand.
Transcendent times
According to a new Wunderman Thompson trend report, “the new brand metrics are jaw drops, heart swells, and goosebumps,” as consumers seek transcendence from tough times and the normal everyday.