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Bev partners with wayOUT and The Old Gays for Pride
LA-based wine can company Bev has announced the launch of its Serving Pride campaign in benefit of wayOUT, a non-profit organisation seeking to empower LGBTQ+ people.
Miller Lite launches Fourth of July limited edition can honouring female brewers
Molson Coors brand Miller Lite has announced a limited run of its iconic white can to honour Mary Lisle, the first documented female brewer in America, as well as the innumerable so-called ale wives who came before her.
Ball brings Aluminium Cup to all major retailers across US
Ball Corporation has announced that its Aluminium Cup is now available for purchase at major retailers in all 50 states across the US.
Stolle celebrates delivery of 200th Tetrad System
On Friday 11 June 2022 Stolle Machinery marked the delivery of its 200th Tetrad System, designed and developed at Stolle Sidney in Ohio, USA.
The move to more sustainable packaging – what does the industry have to say?
Industrial Physics, the global test and inspection organisation, looks at how manufacturers can address the challenges of transitioning to sustainable packaging
Great Lakes Brewing Company wins consecutive INX Can Design Contest titles
Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland, USA, has successfully defended its title and won the third annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest.
Pride in cans
Pride month is always a tricky one to cover in terms of products, because some big corporations just seem to love cashing in on the novelty, without contributing anything to the cause. However I have found three American brands that seem to be doing their bit.
Beverage can ends market to see growth of around $439 million
According to a report by market research specialist Technavio, the beverage can end market is projected to grow by $438.78 million from 2020-2025.
British hard seltzer brand expands distribution to US
British-based hard seltzer brand Berczy has announced the launch of its new US distribution, starting with new retail channels in New Jersey.
Canpack celebrates construction milestone of second US-based manufacturing facility
Canpack recently commemorated the completion of the steel framing for its new 862,000-square-foot aluminium beverage can manufacturing plant.
Austin Eastciders partners with Mexico City artist on new canned cider flavour
Austin Eastciders’ new canned offering features a higher 8.3% ABV and an eye-catching design created by US artist Vals, who brings her illustration style to the limited-edition cans.
The Kraken Rum enters RTD category
Dark rum brand The Kraken Rum has announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the release of three new canned cocktails in the US.
United Steelworkers ratifies five-year agreement with AMP
The United Steelworkers (USW) members have ratified a new five-year agreement with Ardagh Metal Packaging, covering about 500 workers at the company’s facilities in the US.
Ball and Novelis call on industry to prioritise circularity
Ball Corporation and Novelis, both of which recently joined the World Economic Forum’s newly formed aluminium branch of the First Movers Coalition (FMC), are calling on industry to prioritise circularity and to join the FMC.