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Ardagh signs $250m US food can deal
Ardagh Group has signed a US$250 million deal to build two new state-of-the-art can making facilities. The plan will see ConAgra Foods convert the vast majority of its shelf-sized cans from traditional three-piece technology to Ardagh’s flexible DWI (Drawn and Wall-Ironed) style. The plant will also have the capability to manufacture Ardagh’s uniquely developed pressurised […]
Brewer introduces canned food
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has unveiled a line of canned food inspired by its ales. The brewer, based in Delaware US, has used ingredients infused with beers, which will be available at select retailers and at the company’s new food truck. The canned line features hard-tack chowder, which is infused with 60 Minute IPA and […]
Founders Brewery forced to delay can launch
Founders Brewery has been forced to postpone the launch of its canned seasonal All Day IPA. The brewer, launched in 1997 by co-founders Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, said a “perfect storm” of events meant it would not be introducing the new package launch of All Day IPA in 12-pack cans in July. The brewer […]
Young French wooed by wine in cans
France’s traditional reputation as wine loving has come under attack from a rise in sales of beer, spirits and soft drinks. Younger people in the country are moving towards canned drinks and one wine producer feels to keep his market share he must move with the trend. Cédric Segal, co-founder of canned wine company Winestar, […]
Expansion and new appointment for CMC-Kuhnke
CMC-Kuhnke has opened a new office in California as part of its drive to be seen as the leading provider of gauges and testers to the metal packaging industry. The opening of the CMC-Kuhnke west coast office in Los Angles forms, according to a spokeswoman, part of the firm’s “commitment to localised technical support” as […]
APEAL appoints Alexander Mohr as secretary general
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Alexander Mohr as secretary general, effective from this week. Mohr, who will speak at Euro CanTech later this month, joined the association in 2012 as director External affairs. “Apeal has an excellent reputation, both for providing high quality information to European Union stakeholders […]
Airline soars to canned wine
A low cost airline claims to be the first to start selling a new variety of wine in a can for its passengers. US based carrier Spirit Airlines will, from this week, start serving the fun wine collection on all flights. The can from Friends Wine In A Can come in a variety of flavours […]
Big can for a big tasting beer
Upslope Brewing Company is to release its Imperial Brew in Ball’s royal pint can. The drink, which is over 10% ABV, is described as a “bold flavoured” Imperial India Pale Ale (IPA). Its release in Ball’s (568ml or 19.2oz) aluminium can starts this week in all regions where Upslope is distributed, making the brewer only […]
Coke unveils can that splits in two
Coca-Cola has released a new can as part of a campaign to encourage drinkers to share. The can, which appears to look like any other two-piece beverage tin, actually splits in two so it can be shared with a friend It has been designed as part of a advertising campaign by Ogilvy & Mather for […]
AC/DC release the can that rocks
Fans of Australian heavy metal band AC/DC get ready to rock as Karlsberg Brauerei has completed the launch of its newly designed cans for the band’s beer. The premium pils can, which is made by Ball, is being released in an Australian “pint” size which equates to 568ml or 19.2oz. The can’s black matt printed […]
Natural appetite controlling drink debuts in can
A health drink launched to tackle the growing problem of obesity in the United States has signed a deal to be distributed in cans through a chain of health food stores. The new drink, called full core, will be available in Rexam’s 12oz sleek cans at approximately 4,550 GNC outlets throughout the United States and […]
Can maker Ball move towards zero waste
Ball Corporation drove down is energy use and has made about a third of its plants waste free. Of Ball’s 64 global manufacturing plants 21 have now achieved zero waste to landfill status. The company, which this week announced its sustainability achievements, also said due to its energy efficiency efforts around the world it had […]
Angolan can market boosts Nampak
South African based packaging company Nampak has revealed strong beverage can demand from Angola in particular has boosted profits on the continent. However, the key South African market proved tougher for Nampak with the company reporting “a marked downturn” in consumer spending in the second quarter resulting in reduced demand for most types of packaging. […]
Shaq signs soda deal
Former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has revealed plans to launch his own line of soft drinks. The former Los Angles Laker and Miami Heat star took to his twitter account to announce the partnership with the AriZona Beverage Company. Available in 25oz cans the drinks are due in stores in the US from June. The […]