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Cans for summer brew
An Australian craft brewer is to unveil a canned version of its summer beer for the first time this Friday (13 September). Mountain Goat has said it is due to unveil its new Summer Ale in 375ml cans in time for this weekend. The beer is brewed using wheat malt and un-malted wheat, which are […]
Hot sodas planned for Japan
Hot sodas are on the radar for at least two fillers in Japan this winter. Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. and Kirin Beverage Co. have both revealed plans to release hot canned drinks in time for Japan’s winter season. The drinks will be fizzy and non-alcoholic and are aimed at boosting sales during the colder months when […]
First free can design app released
The world’s first free online drinks can design app has been unveiled by the UK Can Makers. The trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK has specifically created the app to make it easy for designers to visualise and share creations in 3D. The app is now available for free online and can […]
AkzoNobel to close five German offices
Canned paint giant AkzoNobel has revealed more details of its plans to ‘streamline’ its structure with more than a quarter of German-based roles facing the axe. Following the recent announcements of plans to divest both its building adhesives business and decorative paints stores in Germany, AkzoNobel has informed employees of its intention to streamline its […]
Canned food for film tickets hits 20 year mark
A New Zealand initiative aimed at providing canned food for the needy has marked 20 years of operation. The Wattie’s Cans Film Festival 2013, which runs across the country, helps people in need by collecting much needed cans of food for The Salvation Army food banks across the nation. Throughout those years people have supported […]
Prime Controls makes influential fastest growing list
Sensor and control manufacurer Prime Controls has been named on an influential business magazine’s top 5000 fastest growing private companies in America. The company came in at number 3044 on Inc Magazine’s 32nd annual 500|5000 list. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the one of the most important segments of the economy – […]
Drink packaging is ‘responsible’
An independent audit has shown show the vast majority of alcohol products sold in Britain conform to responsibility standards established by a watchdog. The Portman Group was established in 1989 by the UK’s leading alcohol producers to promote responsible drinking. As part of its ongoing compliance work, the group appointed independent consultants, Campden BRI, to […]
AkzoNobel considers job cuts
AkzoNobel has announced plans to phase out the production of organic peroxides at its Netherlands site by the end of 2016. Under the plans, the production activities currently carried out at the plant will be moved to other existing production facilities in Europe, North America, and China over the next three years. Approximately 215 employees […]
Heinz could cut 10% of UK workforce
Canned soup and beans giant Heinz has announced plans to cut up to 10% of its UK workforce. The Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital owned food business has said it wants to streamline its operations. Currently the business employs 2,500 people across the UK and in Ireland, around 250 of these roles could be redundant. […]
New flavours from Heinz
Hitting shelves this month is a new range of soups from canned giant Heinz. The new flavours in the Heinz Classic Soup range are French onion, lentil and bacon and chicken and sweetcorn. The new varieties are released in the UK with an RRP of £0.89, for each 400g can. Sally Meekins, Heinz Classics marketing […]
Rebranding for Integrated Manufacturing Technologies
Roeslein & Associates has announced it is changing the name of its wholly owned fabrication division in the United States. Integrated Manufacturing Technologies (IMT) will now be known as Roeslein Modular Fabrication. “We need our clients, vendors and the community to know that we [Roeslein and IMT] represent a unified business unit,” said Brian Sneed, […]
Soup cans recalled
The Campbell Soup Company has recalled around 80 cases of 14.5-ounce cans of canned pasta labelled as Swanson 100% Natural Chicken Broth. Due to mislabelling, the cans actually contain SpaghettiOs with Meatballs. As a result of the mislabelling, the product does not declare the presence of wheat, milk and soy, which are known allergens. The […]
Heinz launches new canned soups range
Canned food maker Heinz is adding to its classic soup portfolio by introducing a new range of premium flavours in the UK. In-store from mid-August the new range is described by Heinz as a “flavoursome twist” on the classic soup recipes that consumers “know and love”. The range will have an RRP of £1.19 per […]
AkzoNobel sponsored award for Taliban victim
A teenage girl shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girl’s educations is to be presented with a prestigious award. Malala Yousafzai (pictured) is due to, on 6 September, to receive the 2013 International Children’s Peace Prize, which includes a €100,000 project fund sponsored by AkzoNobel The 16-year-old Afghan girl will be awarded her prize […]