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PepsiCo launches natural version of 7UP
A new low-calorie ‘natural’ soft drink has been launched by PepsiCo Argentina.
New easy-open cans from Princes
Princes, a brand leader in canned ham, has launched an innovative new packaging format to improve ease of opening for consumers.
New look for Dr Pepper in the UK
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) will unveil a brand new look for the Dr Pepper range in January.
Novelis to invest $50 million for new coating line in Brazil
Novelis, a leading producer of rolled aluminium, has announced that it will invest approximately $50 million to install a coating line for beverage can end stock at its operations in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil.
Canvironment Week comes to an end
Canvironment Week, an environmental campaign that promotes the sustainability of metal packaging, reached its climax with a concert and fashion show at Delhi University last Wednesday (14 December).
Alupro encourages recycling at Christmas
As sales of mince pies soar in the run up to Christmas, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging consumers in the UK to recycle all their used foil and metal containers.
Indian bands perform at CanCussion event
Canvironment Week 2011 – an environmental campaign which promotes the sustainability of metal packaging – reaches its climax in India today (Wednesday 14 December).
December 2011/January 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at Rexam’s range of beverage cans and the markets they serve, Stephen Clarke’s latest technical article in which he discusses beverage end manufacturing, reports on Brazil, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
FDA to make final ruling on Bisphenol A
The US Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on whether or not the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging for food and drinks should be banned at the end of March.
Falcons help Novelis promote aluminium recycling
Novelis, a leading producer of rolled aluminium and the global leader in beverage can recycling, is teaming up with American football team the Atlanta Falcons, to promote aluminium beverage can recycling.
Recycling scheme launched in Barnstaple
UK drinks can recycling programme Every Can Counts has been launched to shoppers and retailers across Barnstaple town centre.
Crown releases sustainability report
In 2010 alone, can maker Crown recycled in excess of 350,000 tons of metal. That is just one of the facts included in Crown’s first sustainability report.
US can makers take part in recycling campaign
More than three million aluminium beverage cans were collected and recycled by can making companies taking part in the Great American Can Roundup.
New look for Bad Attitude craft beer
Swiss micro-brewery Birrificio Ticinese is packaging its Bad Attitude craft beer in cans designed by Rexam.