energy drinks
Global market for metal cans on the rise
The global market for metal cans, barrels, drums and pails is projected to exceed $80 billion by 2022, driven by rising consumption of all types of beverages and growing popularity of convenient, cost-friendly, eco-friendly and safe packaging options.
Showing some bottle
Evert van de Weg explores the latest developments within the aluminium bottle can sector.
European beverage can market enjoys 2% growth
2015 has proved to be another record year for total can fillings, with over 64 billion cans filled in Europe, an increase of 1.25 billion over the previous year.
Rexam gets racing
Rexam has collaborated with Big Shock, a Czech energy drinks brand, to create a limited edition range of can designs.
Rexam opens Swiss manufacturing plant
Rexam announces the completed construction and inauguration of its new wall to wall manufacturing plant in Widnau, Switzerland.
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.
CMI: Open Up to Cans Campaign
CMI has launched a new campaign to promote the aluminium can as a superior package.
Rexam issues trading update
Rexam has issued a trading update for the period from 1 January 2015. Results for the Group are in line with the company’s plans. • Overall global beverage can volumes were up 5% (3.5% excluding the acquisition of UAC) in the first quarter • Volumes in Europe were strong driven by good growth in energy […]
The Triumph of Slim
Slim Cans are gaining ground in the beverage can market. The Ball Corporation tells us more about this important size variation.
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 […]
Rexam cans selected for E-ON energy drinks
Global Functional Drinks has selected Rexam 12 oz. Sleek cans for its E-ON premium energy drinks. E-ON energy drinks were designed as a more natural choice for people who want guilt-free energy, and contain vitamin B6, B12, taurine, caffeine, guarana seed extract and L-carnitine for the ultimate energy boost. E-ON is available in three flavors, […]
Coke seal Monster deal
Coca-Cola, in a cash deal, has acquired a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage. The $2.15bn (£1.3bn) deal will see Coca-Cola’s energy business transfer to Monster. Monster’s non-energy business will, in-turn, transfer to Coca-Cola. Brands include; Hansen’s Naatural Sodas and Peace Tea. As a result of the deal, Monster will have access to Coca-Cola’s global distribution […]