Metal Packaging Europe (MPE)
Eliminating toxicity
Can manufacturers are committed to removing ‘forever chemicals’ from packaging, say experts. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels.
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Sustainability
Global summit highlights aluminium beverage can’s sustainability pathway
The summit convened global leaders from across the aluminium beverage can value chain to discuss pressing topics including decarbonisation and recycled content measurement.
MPE welcomes new vice presidents
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents following a successful AGM and conference in Amsterdam.
Aluminium beverage can recycling reaches new record level
The data from European Aluminium and Metal Packaging Europe reveals a new milestone in the recycling of aluminium beverage cans across Europe, achieving an unprecedented recycling rate of 76% in 2021.
Enhancing recyclability
The European metal can sector is calling for stronger recycling rules in revised EU packaging and packaging waste regulation. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels
Crowning gold in Paris
Dominique Huret reports on the 2023 edition of Canette’s d’Or, the Golden Can Awards, organised by GIE La Boîte Boisson, part of Metal Packaging Europe
Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Permanent Materials Coalition welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on packaging recycling
The Permanent Material Alliance – comprising APEAL, European Aluminium, FEVE and Metal Packaging Europe – has said it welcomes the recyclability provisions adopted by the European Parliament’s plenary session on 22 November.
MPE welcomes new CEO
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has announced the arrival of its new CEO, Krassimira Kazashka.
Is the energy crisis really over?
It seems as though the worst forecasts expressed at the end of 2022 concerning the European energy crisis were not destined to come to fruition. Still, the state of play is far from perfect. Vladislav Vorotnikov reports
EU can manufacturers contest new packaging reuse rules
Liz Newmark speaks to experts in the metal packaging industry about their views on the European Commission’s proposal for new regulation on packaging and packaging waste
Disruption continues
Over two years have passed since the UK exited the EU, but feelings about Brexit remain raw for many British and European can manufacturers. Liz Newmark reports
Tackling the energy crunch
Vladislav Vorotnikov studies the impact of the skyrocketing energy prices on the metal packaging industry in Europe
Weathering the economic storm
Inflation is causing huge food price hikes, but cans will survive, say experts. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels