Carbonated
A river of refreshment
Jim Peterson, of the Ball Corporation, looks at the rise of the canned beer market.
Rexam reports on Q3 trading update
Rexam has issued its trading update for the period from 1 July 2015.
CSD performance strong
2015 sees strong performance from carbonated soft drinks (CSDs).
Record year for can sales
Canadean, the market research company responsible for compiling Beverage Can filling figures for BCME, has confirmed that 2014 was a record year for can sales, with an impressive 63 billion cans filled across Europe. Highlights of the research includes: – Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) fillings increased by 5% – Beer fillings increased by 2%, which […]
Record year for UK drinks can market
The Can Makers, the industry trade body representing UK drinks can manufacturers, has reported another year of record growth in 2014. Drinks can deliveries reached 9.819 billion for the first time, an increase of 228 million units, up 2.4% on 2013 across the combined beer and cider and carbonated soft drink (CSD) can markets. Growth […]
Drink cans in the spotlight on BBC’s Apprentice
The Can Makers efforts reached new heights and took a share of the limelight on prime time TV as the BBC’s The Apprentice aired. Team Summit came “Top Dawg” with their canned energy drink after both teams were put to a soft drink challenge where they had to design the flavour, packaging and an advertising […]
Innovel HPS internal protective spray approved
PPG Industries’ packaging coatings business has announced that Innovel HPS’ internal protective spray lacquers for the beverage can industry, have been approved for use on aluminium and steel beverage cans. Innovel HPS internal sprays are pale-gold water-based acrylic polymer resin coatings which conform to North American and European regulations, including the second phase of French […]
Q Drinks selects Rexam cans
Q Drinks has selected Rexam 12 oz Sleek cans for its carbonated drinks range. Q Tonic, Q Ginger, Q Kola, Q Club, Q Lemon, Q Grapefruit and Q Orange are made with the finest ingredients including organic agave, quinine from the slopes of the Peruvian Andes, ginger from the fields of Southeast Asia and salt […]
The Outlook for Metal Cans report
Omega Research Associates has published the third edition of The Outlook for Metal Cans. The report looks at the competitive position of metal cans around the world, including end-use markets, growth prospects, environmental considerations, and the impact of competitive materials and systems. The report found that the US market for metal cans is in its […]
MangaJo selects Rexam cans
MangaJo has selected Rexam cans for its new range of lightly carbonated green tea beverages, MangaJo Sparkling Pressé. The 330ml cans, produced at Rexam’s Milton Keynes plant, see MangaJo switch from glass to an aluminium format for the first time. The can was selected for its recycling credentials and contemporary feel.
Nampak to expand within Africa
As part of Nampak’s continuing strategy of expanding its African footprint, the company today announced that it had acquired ownership of the Alucan beverage can plant in Agbara, Nigeria. The plant has the capacity to manufacture one billion cans per annum and boasts the latest technology to supply Nigerian consumers with world-class beverage cans for […]
2B “Healthy Bubbles” in Rexam 12 oz. cans
Consumers now have a great new option for a healthy, low calorie carbonated drink. 2B Sparkling, the first beverage to use Purefruit Natural Sweetener, has launched in Rexam 12oz. cans. Purefruit originates from the monk fruit. For centuries, Buddhist monks have cultivated the small fruit and treasured it for its sweetness, which comes from unique, […]
Can Makers appoint Fenton to lead role
The Can Makers, the industry trade body representing the UK manufacturers of beer and carbonated soft drinks cans, have announced the appointment of Graham Fenton as the new chairman. Graham will be bringing over 30 years of experience in the can industry, taking the helm from Geoff Courtney, who has held the position since 2011. […]
Milkshake in a can
Alcon Group has partnered with Rexam to launch MIO, a unique and refreshing lemonade flavoured milkshake. Recognising a gap in the market amongst teenagers and young adults for a carbonated milk based drink, Rexam and Alcon have worked together to produce an innovative can design to launch the first beverage of this type in Russia. […]