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Steel packaging recycling hits highest rate
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit a new all-time high of 84%, according to figures released by APEAL.
Kraft Heinz plans £140 million UK site investment
The Kraft Heinz Company is planning to make a £140 million investment in Kitt Green, Europe’s largest food manufacturing facility located near Wigan, in the North-West of the UK.
Experts urge UK government to follow Danish DRS model
Some 25 experts have urged the UK government to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers which mirrors Denmark’s system.
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein app gets a makeover
The Packaging Steel App of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has been updated to a new design, with a more user-friendly interface.
Canpack prints personalised beer cans for Tyskie
Canpack has produced 64 designs using its Quadromix printing technology for Polish brewing group Kompania Piwowarska.
Aluminium Can…Change?
A project called Aluminium Can…Change?, sponsored by Italian company Pneumofore has been launched, focussing on aluminium cans and their high percentage of recycling. The project is designed to encourage students to seriously reflect upon the environmental impact of consumable goods.
Smart Packaging Hub announces second online event
Smart Packaging Hub has announced a second online round table event on 27 May focussing on creating the canned food packaging line for the future of sustainable packaging.
Aluminum Association supports US – EU efforts to address overcapacity
Tom Dobbins, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, has released a statement in response to the joint commitment by the US and EU to address overcapacity in the global aluminium market.
Roeslein expands capacity to meet demand
Roeslein & Associates has expanded its capacity and capabilities to meet the global demand for aluminium beverage can manufacturing plants.
CFA reveals impact of health crisis on French aerosol industry
The total volume of aerosols in all categories filled in France in 2020 fell by 5.9% compared with the previous year, according to the Comite Francais des Aerosols (CFA).
Ball reports first quarter global beverage can volumes are up
During the first quarter of 2021, Ball Corporation has reported net earnings attributable to the corporation of $200 million.
APEAL welcomes new member
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed its sixth member, Genoa-based Acciaiere d’Italia.
Tubex and PreZero Pyral enter into a collaboration
PreZero Pyral and Tubex have teamed up to form a closed-loop in recycling post-consumer aluminium packaging.
Ocean Spray launches sparkling pink cranberry in cans
Ocean Spray has launched Sparkling Pink Cranberry, a natural, cranberry-based carbonated juice drink in 330ml cans.