beverage cans
Request for proposals released for CMI’s aluminium beverage can capture grant programme
The Can Manufacturers Institute and The Recycling Partnership have announced requests for proposals for the aluminium beverage can capture grants sponsored by Ardagh Group and Crown Holdings.
Ball to build new can production facility in Pilsen, Czechia
Ball Corporation intends to begin construction of the new €170 million production facility at Pilsen Digital Park in the spring of this year.
Ball announces new aluminium end manufacturing facility in Kentucky
Ball Corporation has announced plans to build a new aluminium end manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with production scheduled to begin in early 2022.
Keynote speaker Scott Breen looks ahead to Virtual Asia CanTech
Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), will be focusing on how the can is tailor-made for the circular economy during his keynote speech at this year’s Virtual Asia CanTech Conference.
Efes Georgia and Crown bring medieval poem to life through limited edition cans
The new limited edition beer cans feature work from artist David Matchavariani to celebrate a 12th century poem.
CMI, Ardagh and Crown offer 2021 grants for aluminium can recycling
The grants will be made available to Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) for aluminium can capture equipment, which will ensure used beverage cans (UBC) are accurately sorted, sold and recycled.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Exhibition celebrating 100 years of can making opens in Deventer
It is exactly 100 years since can making company Thomassen & Drijver was founded by two young entrepreneurs, Frits Drijver and Thomas Thomassen.
Ardagh showcases latest innovations at BrauBeviale
At this year’s BrauBeviale, Ardagh’s Metal Beverage division will demonstrate its latest innovations which are enhancing customer brands and helping to deliver sustainable value.
Aluminium recycling hits record rates in 2017
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3% from 2016 (72.8%), to reach an all-time record 74.5% in 2017.
CCEP celebrates 30th anniversary of its Wakefield site
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) celebrated 30th anniversary of its Wakefield site last month marking the occasion with significant investment into the site.
Vita Coco enters CBD market
Following two successful product launches this year, coconut water brand Vita Coco is launching a new canned CBD infused beverage in the UK.
Ball returns to BrauBeviale
Can manufacturer, Ball, returns to BrauBeviale this November with an extensive product range, a redesigned portfolio of special effects, and a new sustainability vision around beverage cans within a truly circular economy.
Radnor Hills adds canned range
UK beverage company Radnor Hills is extending its portfolio of products to embrace the can.