beverage cans
CMI responds to aluminium and steel tariffs
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has said it applauds the exclusion of aluminium and steel tariffs from the US Canada and Mexico Trade Agreement.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
First flavoured water in cans to hit Russian market
Mineral water brand, Senezhskaya, has launched the first flavoured water in 250ml slim cans on the Russian market.
Ball’s first quarter results slowed compared to 2018
The company’s comparable net earnings were $167 million compared to $180 million in 2018, reportedly due to higher US scrap costs and higher plant start-up costs.
US brewery increases production with WaveGrip
Florida-based brewery, Due South Brewing Co, has seen an increase in production since installing WaveGrip’s G1 applicator a year ago.
Thatchers lightweights its cider cans
Thatchers has introduced new, lighter weight cans for its cider, saving the equivalent of 5.9 million empty cans a year.
Canned craft beer sales increase by nearly two thirds in 2018
The UK trade body for drinks cans, the Can Makers, has revealed that growth of cans in the beer and cider market increased by 6% in 2018, according to data from Nielsen.
Applied Vision reports record revenue
Applied Vision Corporation, a provider of machine vision inspection systems for the metal food and beverage container manufacturing industry, announced another record-breaking fiscal period
Ball designs AVA Fruit Water Cans
Responding to the growing popularity of cans in the Icelandic market, brewery Ölgerðin enlisted Ball to help them design and produce cans for its AVA fruit water brand.
MilwaukeeWarehouse to support CW4K
MilwaukeeWarehouse, a warehousing, distribution, and inventory management company, has become the latest firm to demonstrate strong support for CannedWater4Kids (CW4K) and their purpose to make sure all children worldwide have access to clean, safe drinking water.
US CBD drinks market to rise to over $1bn
US sales of cannabis-based drinks are predicted to surpass $1billion in 2023, according to the 2019 US CBD Drinks Report from Zenith Global and US industry newsletter, Beverage Digest.
WaveGrip improves output at Canadian brewery
Canadian brewery, Lagabière, is on track to double its output and deliver a more sustainable multi-packing solution following the installation of WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator.
The Can Makers and MPMA join forces
The Can Makers will be merging with Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA).
Adult chocolate milk – in a can
Slate is looking to revamp the milk market with a shelf-stable product in a can that will appeal to adults.