USA
Anheuser-Busch opens new technical excellence centre
Anheuser-Busch has announced the opening of a new Technical Excellence Center on its St Louis, Missouri, campus, which includes the renovation of the original Busch Technical Training Center.
Door County Candle launches Tin Candles for Ukraine initiative
Door County Candle Company, a Ukrainian, family-owned, small business based in Wisconsin, is allowing customers to send a tin candle to non-profit organisation Razom for Ukraine.
Intentional designs
Anne-Marie Hardie explores some of some of the latest limited edition launches by beverage companies in the US wanting to engage with their consumers and highlight core brand values during the festive season
TechniBlend launches new can filler
TechniBlend, US-based process systems specialist, has launched its new volumetric can filler, the ProFill V.
New canned matcha beverage launches in the US
MatchaKo has announced the launch of the first ready-to-drink premium matcha drink that is certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and vegan.
Roeslein Michigan City celebrates safety milestone
As of 17 November 2022, Roeslein Michigan City has had 717 days without a lost time injury.
John Hrdlick to retire from INX
Following a 49-year career in the industry, John Hrdlick has announced his retirement as president and CEO of INX International Ink Co; Bryce Kristo will be promoted and serve as the new president and CEO.
Gin(ie) in a bottle
A spirits businesses based in Herefordshire, England, has announced a switch from glass to aluminium bottles for its gin products; a move that hopefully inspires more beverage companies to do the same.
Hiro Sake debuts new RTD canned cocktails
Hiro Sake, a handcrafted, premium sake from Japan, has announced the introduction of Hiro Saketini, the brand’s first ready-to-drink canned saketini cocktail and the first saketini RTD in the US market.
North American aluminium demand rises
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing 6.3% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the third quarter of 2022.
PPG and AMP complete community project in Illinois
PPG has announced the completion of a Colourful Communities project with Ardagh Metal Packaging in Des Plaines, which helped revitalise the facilities of Clean Up – Give Back, a non-profit that organises trash clean-ups in Illinois.
Canned Good Coalition donates food to those affected by Hurricane Ian
The Canned Good Coalition has donated near 80,480 pounds of fruits, vegetables and beans in steel cans to those that were affected by the devastation from Hurricane Ian.
Ball releases Aluminum Bottles Report
Ball Corporation has released a new report that highlights growing consumer demand for sustainable aluminium packaging options.
Stranger times
Having now returned from my extended trip across Thailand and then Bali, the feeling’s a mixed one. Obviously I’ve got the post-holiday blues, but the UK is increasingly a stranger place to be right now.