Sustainability
Ditch the ad, not the can
New research, commissioned by MPMA amongst 2,000 people, revealed that some eight in ten consumers believe that retailers should make it ‘crystal clear’ whether a pack can be recycled or not.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Jennings announced for CanTech the Grand Tour Candid Forum
Simon Jennings has been confirmed as the first member on the panel of metal packaging experts at this year’s Candid Forum at CanTech The Grand Tour trade event
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
MPMA refutes claims it threatened Pooch & Mutt over advertising
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has said that claims it threatened pet food brand Pooch & Mutt to remove an advert telling consumers to ‘ditch the can and save the planet’ are not true.
CanTech International increases to 11 editions
CanTech International will be increasing its publications to 11 editions a year as of 2019. The current joint July/August editions will be splitting to make separate July and August issues, the latter becoming a full Supplier Profile issue.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Henkel team donates prize money to CannedWater4kids
A Henkel business team recently donated its prize money from a global teamwork award – €5,000 ($5,600) – to CannedWater4Kids.
MPMA calls for greater transparency of packaging’s true recycling credentials
Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has called for retailers to make it ‘crystal clear’ how and where packaging can be recycled.
2018 Review – Let us seize the day
Richard Moore reviews 2018 and the current issues facing the can making industry, with a passionate plea that the metal packaging industry is facing its ‘carpe diem’ moment.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Corona trials plastic-free six pack rings
Beer brand Corona will be trialing its plastic-free six pack rings in Mexico this year, as part of its mission with Parley for the Oceans to provide the industry with eco-friendly packaging.
Standing out from the crowd
Kat Skeates was at BrauBeviale to report on the latest trends in the beverage packaging and production industry. Here’s a round-up of the show…
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
2018 Review – Let us seize the day
Richard Moore reviews 2018 and the current issues facing the can making industry, with a passionate plea that the metal packaging industry is facing its ‘carpe diem’ moment
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
MPMA respond to Defra’s Resources and Waste Strategy
DEFRA recently released its Resources and Waste Strategy for England. Here is a statement issued on behalf of Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) in response.
Ball and Carlsberg Srbija group create festive can for Tuborg beer
Ball has partnered with Carlsberg Srbija Group to create an exclusive premium can design for Tuborg’s Christmas beer.
APEAL join Virtuous Circles workshop to share steel recycling best practices
APEA, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, is joining the European Commission’s Virtuous Circle workshop being held in Romania today
Recycling rate of tinplate remains high at 91 percent in Germany
In this year’s recycling results for packaging in Germany, the recycling rate for tinplate is again well ahead of all other packaging materials at 91%.