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A record year for aerosol manufacturers
According to latest industry figures, more aerosols were manufactured in the UK last year than ever.
Every Can Counts to support Amstel Gold Race
The cross-European drinks can recycling awareness programme Every Can Counts is inviting cycling fans to join in the ‘Recycle Race’ activity and cheer on cyclists from Trek-Drops team at the Amstel Gold Race.
MPMA on DEFRA’s Deposit Return Scheme
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has commented on DEFRA’s recent announcement regarding its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Reviewing DRS
The issue of DRS has been hugely prominent here in the UK this past week. And for those cricket aficionados amongst you, no we are not referring to an umpire’s Decision Reviews System!
Plastic-free aisle debuts in Amsterdam
The world’s first plastic-free aisle has been unveiled at an Amsterdam supermarket.
Nestlé brings canned nitrogen-infused coffee to the UK
Nestlé has announced the launch of a new product for coffee fans across the UK and Ireland: Nescafé Azera Nitro.
Crown invests in Bevcan Graphics Studio
Crown Europe has made major investments in its Bevcan Graphics Studio in order to support the delivery of beverage packaging innovations.
Minor Figures secures major UK listings for nitro cold brew range
London, UK-based startup Minor Figures has announced the launch of its three-strong canned range of nitro cold-brew coffees at Sainsbury’s and Ocado stores nationwide.
CCEP announces Sprite brand refresh
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it will be unveiling a brand refresh as well as a new Sprite Lemon Lime and Cucumber No Sugar variant.
Ardagh invests in Deeside plant
Following the recent completion of an investment project, Ardagh has announced that it will now supply two additional beverage ends from its Deeside, UK plant.
MPMA director sheds light on packaging industry
Speaking at Packaging Innovations, MPMA director and chief executive, William Boyd told delegates that the packaging industry needs to “resist the demonisation of packaging.”
The beast from the east
This blog comes to you from a very snowy UK. Predictably when a period of bad weather hits these shores, it creates a terrific amount of panic and the country grinds to a standstill for a couple of days.
Sun Chemical acquires Luminescence Holdings
Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired UK-based Luminescence Holdings.
Coca-Cola to close Milton Keynes site
Coca-Cola has announced that it will be closing its manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, UK.