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Time to dream?
We are now only a couple of days away from Euro 2016 and there appears to be a degree of cautious optimism building in England.
Thomas T. Fischer
The emerging markets sector is said to represent 41 per cent of global consumer expenditure by 2020. With this in mind, CanTech International caught up with Thomas T. Fischer, vice president investor relations and corporate affairs at Crown.
Hopportunity Knocks
CanTech International was granted the opportunity of visiting the Indie Beer Can Festival on 13 May 2016. The event saw the UK and Ireland’s leading independent brewers converge on the trendy Hoxton Arches in London. Here is Alex Fordham’s round-up of the show.
Taking stock
It was a fun trip out to Chicago for IMDA last week. I think both Mark and I have rediscovered our love of golf having seen the impeccable condition of the course at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills resort.
Rexam collaborates with Hofjäger
Rexam has partnered with German beer company Denninghoffs, owner of the brand Hofjäger, to can its Schwarzbier and Weizenbier ranges.
Budweiser celebrates America through cans
Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to replace ‘Budweiser’ with ‘America’ on the front of its 12-oz cans and bottles.
On the beers
I’m particularly glad that this week’s blog doesn’t coincide with my visit to the Independent Beer Can Awards which I’ll be attending tomorrow night (Thursday 12 May).
Back to business
Aside from a nightmare journey back from Denver which included flight delays, an incompetent taxi driver and being sat next to the passenger from hell (don’t ask!), my week in Denver for Cannex was a really enjoyable one and a valuable experience as far as my can making education goes.
Greetings from Denver
Living in Britain, I know what it is like to experience a touch of unpredictability when it comes to the weather. However, it’s nothing compared to what I have experienced in Denver over the past couple of days.
Cask unveils canning machine
Cask Brewing Systems, inventors of micro-canning equipment for craft brewers has unveiled a new canning machine for craft brewers.
Soft drink cans from Crown
Wachusett Brewing Company is moving into new beverage territory, after developing a healthy alternative in the hard soda category.
UK can deliveries drop
The Can Makers have reported a dip in UK can deliveries over the past year.
Craft brewer moves to cans in Spain
Can maker Rexam and Arriaca, a Spanish microbrewer, have partnered to launch Spain’s first ever-canned craft beer.
Euro countdown
With Berlin now only three weeks away, the 2016 edition of the event is really starting to gather some momentum.