Drinks
Call to ban BPA rejected by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) seeking a ban on the use of Bisphenol A.
Consumers choose cans
New research has shown that UK consumers are increasingly choosing cans as their package of choice.
The BPA debate
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to make a statement about Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is used in the lining of some food and drinks cans, on Saturday (31 March). Some companies have already made the decision to move towards packaging their products in BPA-free cans. While some can manufacturers […]
Rexam eyes new opportunities
Can maker Rexam is exploring new opportunities in South East Asia.
MPMA outlines position on Bisphenol A
Nick Mullen (pictured right), the director of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), says finding a range of alternatives to Bisphenol A (BPA) could take years.
Production of new can size underway in China
Production of the first 202 neck diameter beverage cans for the Chinese market is underway.
Ball supports Save Food initiative
Can maker Ball Packaging Europe is now a sponsor of Save Food.
Campbell to phase out BPA use in cans
Campbell Soup Company is going to stop using Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the lining of its cans.
Hiball switches to cans
Hiball Energy is packaging its range of sparkling water and energy drinks in cans made by Ball Corporation.
Can production strong in Europe
Beverage cans remained the clear leader in the packaged drinks market last year, according to figures released by Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME).
Indian launch for whisky in cans
Beam Global Spirits and Wine India is packaging Teacher’s whisky in cans made by Rexam.
Success for recycling programme
More than 50 million used beverage cans were collected from workplaces and ‘on the go’ locations across the UK in 2011.
‘Cash for Cans’ faces uncertain future
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is worried that an unintended consequence of the proposed ban on cash transactions for scrap metal in the UK would be to make ‘cash for cans’ recycling activity illegal.
Ball provides brewer with can graphic solution
Ball Corporation’s Eyeris printing technology has been used to create graphics on cans for US brewer Avery Brewing.