cans
Energy drink chills itself
Joseph Company International is set to launch a self-chilling beverage can.
Recycling campaign launched in Northern Ireland
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is encouraging householders in Northern Ireland to recycle their metal packaging through a campaign called MetalMatters.
Craft beer launched in sleek cans
New York based brewer Sixpoint Craft Ales has launched a new ale in sleek 12oz cans.
Printing
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest article, he talks about the role of the pressman
Supplying Saigon
During last year’s Asia CanTech conference, delegates were invited to take a tour around Crown’s plant in Ho Chi Minh City. Alec Peachey reports
February 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at Wilco AG’s range of leak testers, reports on sustainability and environmental developments, the first in a series of technical articles based on the Technical Forum at last year’s Asia CanTech conference, an article that looks at how can makers can improve line efficiency, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
Sales of soft drinks in cans increase 5.6% in 2011
The Can Makers, the body representing the UK manufacturers of beverage cans, has revealed that carbonated soft drink can shipments were up 5.6%, with 273 million additional units shipped in 2011 compared to 2010.
New olive oil sprays from Moro
A new olive oil spray, which is said to offer better value for consumers, is available in aerosol cans made by the Ardagh Group in Milperra, New South Wales, Australia.
Canny Awards will honour best craft beer cans
Leading can making company Ball Corporation is supporting a competition that will recognise the best can graphics in the North American craft beer industry.
Coca-Cola sets sustainability targets
Coca-Cola is aiming to recover 50% of the cans and bottles that it introduces into the marketplace by 2015.
Slim cans chosen for low calorie beer
Brewer Anheuser-Busch has launched Select 55 in smaller-sized cans and bottles across the US.
Can Film Festival encourages recycling
Students in the UK are being encouraged to recycle empty drink cans in return for the chance to see a free film.
Health drink available in cans
Polish-based functional food producer ActivLab has launched its Fit Drink product in cans.
Carnival cans from Ball
Füchschen Alt beer will be sold in cans during Düsseldorf’s 2012 carnival season.