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Tea & can lovers unite
This week we’ve had a varied array of new drinks releases in cans, from gin to beer to saké – but I thought in Jill’s absence this week I’d focus on news from HumaniTea – the brand that created the UK’s first ready-to-drink vegan tea lattes in a can.
Salcombe Brewery introduces new canned session lager
The new lager comes hot on the heels of the brewery’s new Salcombe Pilsner, the first of the brewery’s beers to be produced in a canned format.
Shima launches canned saké cocktail in UK
With its latest launch, Shima Drinks says it is fulfilling the growing interest in saké in London and the West.
Burleighs Gin to launch its first RTD cans
Burleighs Gin distillery in the UK has ventured into the ready-to-drink category with two new flavours in cans produced by Alcohol Solutions.
Isle of Wight Distillery debuts Mermaid G&T in Crown cans
The Isle of Wight Distillery in the UK has released its Mermaid gin brand in 100% recyclable cans made by Crown.
Binary Botanical launches wine lovers’ beer in a can
Binary Botanical, which is marketed as ‘the beer for wine lovers’ and a healthier alternative to a glass of wine for those not so keen on hops, is now available in a 330ml aluminium can.
Craft brewer thrives throughout pandemic with help from canning company
West Sussex-based startup Bestens Brewery has been able to thrive in challenging times with the help of Innovus Engineering’s CF10 Can Filling and Closing Machine.
Pret launches coffee-at-home aluminium pods
Pret A Manger has partnered with coffee & tea company JDE Peet’s to launch a new range of aluminium coffee pods using Pret’s 100% organic coffee for at home consumption.
Dewar’s reveals sustainable metal packaging
Bacardi-owned brand Dewar’s has revealed eco-friendly metal boxes for its 12-year-old and 18-year-old blended Scotch whiskies.
Heartsease Farm sparkling pressé launches in cans
The Heartsease Farm premium pressé range is part of UK soft drink manufacturer Radnor Hills.
Ball intends to build new aluminium beverage packaging plants in UK and Russia
Each facility from Ball would produce, from 2023, billions of cans a year across a range of formats and sizes, and provide up to 200 skilled jobs.
Tubex joins Alupro
The aluminium packaging recycling organisation (Alupro) has welcomed Tubex Aluminium Tubes as its latest member.
Student rocks in metal
A design student from Loughborough University in England has won a competition after designing a striking metal gift pack for gin which captures the colour, fun and nostalgia of traditional British seaside rock.
Unilever expands refillable packaging trials
Unilever is expanding its refillable packaging trials across the UK, including its first ‘return on the go’ refill trial, in selected Asda supermarket and Co-op convenience stores nationwide.