Canada
Topo Chico hard seltzer lands in Canada
Canadians are now able to purchase Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in 12-packs of 355ml cans.
Ball and Sodexo Live! expand partnership
The partnership brings millions of infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cups to communities visiting major sports and entertainment venues and events across the United States and Canada.
Domestic aluminium demand outpaces US GDP growth
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing an estimated 7.7% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2021.
Craft Canning partners with Canadian Canning to expand custom services
Eastside Distilling’s Craft Canning + Bottling, LLC (Craft Canning), a US West Coast packaging provider, has partnered with Canadian Canning Inc to provide quality canning services from end to end.
Are food safety concerns leading to a demand for more impactful testing equipment?
The issue of food safety isn’t a new concept for can makers – the responsibility to ensure all cans are safe before reaching consumers has always been there. However, it would be fair to say that right now, there’s a more watchful eye than ever before on the canning industry, as Frank Van Nederveen, sales engineer at Industrial Physics, reports.
Massilly North America chooses new Koenig & Bauer metal decorating press
Massilly North America Inc, a global metal packaging manufacturing and distribution company, is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press.
Thinking beyond recycling
The sustainability credentials of metal cans are often talked about. But now the greenness of the metal packaging sector is extending beyond just the containers, with Crown announcing that all 14 of its beverage can plants in the US and Canada are being run on renewable energy.
Crown becomes first metal packaging manufacturer to activate renewable power in 100% of US and Canadian plants
The milestone advances Crown’s global operations to 27.5% renewable electricity.
Michel Jodoin partners with Ardagh on new ‘apple must’ range
Cider brand Michel Jodoin is expanding the market for its non-alcoholic apple musts with a new range of cans for consumers in Canada.
Australian canned kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first canned kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
SKYE Energy ‘Feels the Victory’ with Ardagh’s Graphics team
Beverage brand SKYE Energy is entering into international markets with a new set of ‘mood-boosting’ cans designed in collaboration with Ardagh’s Graphics team.
WaveGrip releases new multi-packing applicator
WaveGrip’s new G2 multi-packing applicator has reportedly helped a leading Canadian beverage company to fully automate its packing line and double its canning output.
Aluminium Association highlights importance of Section 232 tariff exemption one year on
Aluminium Association president & CEO Tom Dobbins has noted the continued importance of the removal of Section 232 aluminium tariffs to US aluminium companies and workers.
Solucan opens purpose-built facility in Canada to showcase digital printing solutions
Solucan has opened its state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in Trois-Rivières, Canada to demonstrate the capabilities of its Tonejet Cyclone direct-to-pack digital beverage can printer.