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Corona trials plastic-free six pack rings
Beer brand Corona will be trialing its plastic-free six pack rings in Mexico this year, as part of its mission with Parley for the Oceans to provide the industry with eco-friendly packaging.
Young people driving trend for canned wine
Retailers are claiming that sales of canned wine will shoot up next year, as young people wanting to avoid binge drinking opt for smaller measures and ease of transport.
MPMA respond to Defra’s Resources and Waste Strategy
DEFRA recently released its Resources and Waste Strategy for England. Here is a statement issued on behalf of Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) in response.
Sugar free, mixers and hot weather drive canned drinks market growth
Canned soft drinks saw a growth surge following the hot summer and rising popularity of low sugar beverages, according to the latest research revealed by the Can Makers, the UK industry trade body for drinks can manufacturers.
Sencon awarded apprentice employer of the year
Sencon has been awarded Apprentice Employer of the Year 2018 in recognition of the company’s long-standing apprenticeship programme.
Masterchef finalists created tinned vegan menu
Masterchef runners up, Billy Wright and Jack Layer (aka Billy and Jack), have created a set of vegan canned food recipes for Canned Food UK.
Could DRS spell trouble for aerosol recycling?
Patrick Heskins, chief executive of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association, talks to CanTech about Deposit Return Schemes and aerosol recycling.
Crown explore food packaging trends
Crown Food Europe has partnered with design and research agency, Kinneir Dufort, in an effort to understand consumer perceptions of food packaging formats and their behavior when shopping.
BAMA unveils winners at annual awards
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) announced the winners of its annual awards at the 2018 Forum and Awards Dinner.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Crabtree welcome new control systems engineer
Metal decorating and coating equipment firm, Crabtree, has expanded its engineering team with the appointment of Steve Greener as Control Systems Engineer.
Nine European countries to form the Independent Brewers of Europe (IBE)
The independent craft brewing associations of nine European countries have announced they will be forming a new body, the Independent Brewers of Europe (IBE)
Gruppo ASA renames its UK and Swiss factories
Gruppo ASA has renamed its factories in the UK and Switzerland to strengthen the company’s identity on the market.
Tin men become MASTERS
Tinmasters recently announced the acquisition of Afon Tinplate. Alex Fordham visits Tinmasters’ headquarters in Caldicot, UK, to find out the implications of the purchase and the reasons behind the company’s rebranding
Survey reveals British public views on recycling drinks packaging
As we enter Recycle Week (24-30 September 2018), Ball Corporation have launched a survey revealing that plastic pollution is a high concern amongst all age groups.