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Spraying sustainably
With CanTech International’s May 2023 edition going to press, as well as a visit for me to Leeds for the British Aerosol Manufacturers Association’s Innovation Day, this week has been a busy one.
Beer creating itself
Global brewer, Ab InBev, has used artificial intelligence platforms ChatGPT and Midjourney to not only create a new beer to celebrate its 150th anniversary, but to design the branding and ad/marketing campaigns for it.
TRIP canned CBD becomes UK’s fastest growing soft drinks brand
With its reported growth of 522% over the last 12 months, CBD company, TRIP, has become the fastest growing drinks brand in the UK.
Spring in our step
With the Easter weekend upcoming, tins are out in all their glory on luxury shelves and online.
Strengthening the RTD coffee space
I’m remembering one of my early CanTech blogs which featured an aesthetically pleasing tin of Grind coffee beans, as news arrives that the London-based brand has completed the acquisition of ready-to-drink canned coffee company, Bottleshot Coffee.
International Aluminium Institute launches Aluminium Forward 2030 coalition
The coalition’s aim is to accelerate progress toward net zero emissions while working together on a roadmap that is inclusive of all the other UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Vault City Brewing reveals UK’s most experimental cities for trying new drinks
Research conducted by the UK sour beer producer, Vault City, revealed around a third (31%) of UK drinkers are likely to be ‘more experimental’ when it comes to choosing drinks than they were prior to March 2020.
Starpack Students deadline approaches
The deadline for the Student Starpack Awards, run by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and sponsored by the MPMA, is midnight on 7 April 2023 – entrants must design a gift pack for sparkling wine or champagne.
Can refresh
You might remember that last year, I interviewed Eliza Flanagan, co-founder of personal care company, Kankan, which uses cans as a packaging source for its hand wash and body cleansers. Well, the Kankan brand has had a makeover and its new look is here.
Captain Morgan launches strawberry daiquiri cocktail pre-mix can
UK rum brand, Captain Morgan, has introduced a 250ml Captain Morgan Strawberry Daiquiri pre-mix can (5% ABV) to its ready-to-drink portfolio.
Britvic invests £13 million in fifth canning line
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is announcing a further £13 million investment into a fifth canning line at its Rugby factory in the UK.
Chris Scully to lead Koenig & Bauer UK
Koenig & Bauer has appointed long-serving and successful sales director, Chris Scully, as the new managing and sales director of its UK subsidiary.
Ball scores sustainability goal with Arsenal FC
Global Recycling Day has been commemorated by Arsenal Football Club and leading aluminium drinks can maker, Ball Corporation, with the latest instalment of their social media content series.
Tata Steel signposts the way to a circular economy at CIWM CYMRU
Tata Steel’s Nicola Jones is set to champion high-impact green actions that will help fast-track Wales’ transition to a greener, more sustainable future at the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management’s (CIWM) Resources Conference CYMRU.