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Ardagh adds new colour for beverage end range
Ardagh Group has added a new copper colour to its Coloured Tab and Shell portfolio, to give any can extra shelf appeal.
Princes Group to redevelop Long Sutton site
International food and drink group, Princes, is expanding its Long Sutton site by 200,000 sq ft to boost production.
Danone UK launches L’mon sparkling drinks
The makers of Volvic, Danone, has partnered with Ball Corporation, to produce L’mon, a new range of sparkling drinks, combining at least 25% real fruit juice and refreshing British spring water.
Tonejet opens new facility in Hertfordshire, UK
Tonejet, manufacturer of electro-static drop-on-demand digital print engines, has opened the doors to its new facility in Hertfordshire, UK.
Crabtree appoints new senior director
Crabtree has appointed a senior director to support the company’s continued focus on product innovation and growth in component supplies, machine manufacture and engineered solutions.
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein now offers chromium-free passivation alternative
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is now offering its customers Rasselstein CFPA (Chromium-Free Passivation Alternative), a 100% chromium-free passivation based on titanium, for use on the surface of tinplate. This passivation alternative minimises the tin oxide growth during storage, providing the same functionality as chromium-based passivation. CFPA is fully compliant with EU and FDA regulations and is approved […]
Ardagh introduces can specifically for wine
In European markets, Ardagh is introducing a new slimline 187ml can specifically designed to present and protect wine and wine-based drinks.
European steel recycling levels reach record levels
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL.
MPE AGM unveils new strategy for circular economy
The Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) Annual General Meeting 2019 saw the approval of an ambitious 24-month strategy to support Europe’s metal packaging industry.
Crown pushes for more recycling facilities in the UK
Crown Bevcan has pledged to increase the number of recycling facilities available in public spaces in the UK.
BrauBeviale 2019 looks at the future viability of the beverage sector
From 12 – 14 November 2019, Nuremberg will once again be the hub for the international beverage industry.
Colep awarded gold and silver medals by EcoVadis
Colep has been awarded gold and silver medals by EcoVadis for best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR) & sustainability.
Kellogg’s make beer from discarded cereal
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Salford brewery, Seven Bro7hers, to turn its waste Rice Krispies and Coco Pops into beer.
Fourth Rasselstein Future Symposium brings together the steel packaging sector
Around 300 participants from 30 countries attended the fourth thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Future Symposium in Andernach, Germany.