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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.
Single-serve can from Crown
A single-serve 85g can launched by Crown Food Europe – Cans and Closures has been designed to deliver greater convenience to consumers while also ensuring shelf differentiation for manufacturers.
Counting the cost of counterfeiting
Security and brand protection is one of the biggest concerns for businesses today, and the issue has been rising up the business agenda over the last few years. This article looks at what protection is available for metal packaging.
Molson makes switch to aluminium bottles
Brewer Molson Coors is set to make a switch from glass bottles to aluminium bottles for three of its biggest beer brands. The packaging format switch is at the heart of a £7.3 million rebrand of Carling but Molson is also moving Coors Light and Caffrey’s into aluminium bottles.
Rexam’s slim can chosen for calorie-burning drink
Slim aluminium cans from Rexam have been chosen as the package of choice for new calorie burning drink Aspire. Rexam Beverage Can Europe worked with CAAC Vienna to create an eye-catching can for new calorie burning drink Aspire, on behalf of Fahrenheit60.
Colour control
In this article I will talk about the affect ink and water balance has on colour control.
New appointments at Novelis
Aluminium producer Novelis has announced a number of senior management appointments in an effort to accelerate its global integration strategy. These appointments include the creation of global roles in the areas of manufacturing excellence and recycling, as well as global product line management positions.
Serbia’s Galeb set to expand
Serbian can making company Galeb Metal Pack (GMP) has secured funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) which will allow it to expand operations.
Eden Foods expands BPA-free cans into 29oz size
US organic products firm Eden Foods has broadened its range of Bisphenol A (BPA) free lined cans into a 29oz size. The company is now producing six new organic beans in 29oz family-size cans.
Diet Coke cans help raise awareness of American Heart Month
Diet Coke has released limited-edition cans and bottles in recognition of American Heart Month, which is taking place throughout February. The company has released the packages, which feature a stylized stick figure waving a heart flag in support of The Heart Truth.
Rainfirest Cola launched in Rexam Sleek cans
A new 100 per cent natural antioxidant drink called Rainforest Cola has been launched in Rexam’s 12oz Sleek cans. Aimed at consumers who want to establish a healthier New Year lifestyle, the antioxidant soft drink has a real cola taste and is the first of its kind, carving out a new category in the beverage industry.
May/June 2010
Regulars: New Products: New cans and ends in the market place Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line Candid: John McHugh, sales manager, Crabtree of Gateshead (UK) Features: Craft works: Crown is working with smaller US brewers to make the switch from glass to aluminium beverage cans Can do attitude: Educating […]