beverage cans
Rexam’s slim can chosen for calorie-burning drink
Slim aluminium cans from Rexam have been chosen as the package of choice for new calorie burning drink Aspire. Rexam Beverage Can Europe worked with CAAC Vienna to create an eye-catching can for new calorie burning drink Aspire, on behalf of Fahrenheit60.
Just Pure Water in cans from Ball
A pure water-based drink has been launched in cans made by Ball Corporation. New Age Beverage, which is based in Denver, has launched Just Pure Water in Colorado and Arizona in the US using 24oz cans.
New can size from Ball
Ball has announced the launch of its newest can size – the 8oz trim can. The small, lightweight can is ideal for juices and other beverages for portion-conscious consumers, and is unbreakable, quick-chilling and 100% recyclable.
Wuhan Baosteel receives order for 20m cans
Chinese can maker Baosteel Packaging has gained an order of 20 million cans of Qingdao beer shortly after entering the high-end beer market. The company’s plant at Wuhan started production in February and is the first to make aluminium cans.
New closure from Cliqloc
A unique can closure which can be used on opened beverage cans has been launched by Cliqloc. Cliqloc is a brand new development from Germany, registered, patent and trademark protected within the main world markets.
Marley’s gets in the mood with cans from Rexam
A new line of relaxation beverages has been launched in Rexam Sleek cans in the US. Marley’s Mellow Mood, the 100% natural teas and sodas that are designed to reduce stress and relieve tension, are fast becoming a leader in the growing relaxation drink category.
US recycling rates reach record levels
The US recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58.1% of all cans recycled last year. This rate is more than double that of any other beverage container, the Aluminium Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced.
Rexam helps bring beauty product to the market
Rexam has teamed up with beauty drink producer Sunlover to bring the company’s skin and tan enhancing beauty drink to market. The new beauty drink has been designed to improve the quality and life of the consumer’s skin and tan, helping to give consumers a healthy looking complexion after consumption.
Rexam highlight can recycling
Leading can maker Rexam highlighted the importance of aluminium recycling at the recent World Grill and BBQ Championship in Germany. As one of the event sponsors, Rexam was able to highlight the significant impact that increased recycling rates can have on the carbon footprint of aluminium beverage cans.
New recycling competition launched by BCME
Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) has launched a new recycling competition called I luv my can. The nationwide search for the most imaginative and creative use of drinks cans is now open for entry.
Can-Pack to produce cans for Wells and Young’s
Can-Pack UK (CPUK) is set to supply brewer Wells and Young’s with aluminium cans for a range of beverages. CPUK will supply W&Y with 500ml and 440ml cans. Wells and Young’s will fill the cans itself with leading beers such as Wells Bombardier Beer and Courage Directors.
US schools receive recycling rewards
Schools in the US recycled more than 2.3 million aluminium beverage cans through a new national recycling competition sponsored by the can industry. The schools competed in the Great American Can Roundup (GACR) – School Challenge, a national competition sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the trade association representing can makers and their suppliers.
Can-Pack joins Every Can Counts as funding partner
Beverage can maker Can-Pack has joined the drinks can recycling programme Every Can Counts after committing funding for a three-year period. The company will join representatives from the other beverage can makers and aluminium and steel packaging recyclers on the national steering committee.
Interactive cans from Coca-Cola
Ball Packaging Europe and Coca-Cola have joined forces in an effort to carve out a place for the beverage can as a versatile accessory for young people in Germany. The 25cl sleek cans create a mobile link between music and refreshment.