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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).
Crown helps make tuna cans easier to open
A leading Mediterranean fish canner is relaunching its oil-based tuna in easier to open oval-shaped cans.
Indian launch for whisky in cans
Beam Global Spirits and Wine India is packaging Teacher’s whisky in cans made by Rexam.
March 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at the reasons why more craft brewers in the US are switching to aluminium cans, a technical article that looks at the maintenance of ovens and a look at sustainability issues. There are also reports on handling and conveying, seaming and the US. Regulars including Candid, Knight’s Knowledge and Clarke’s can corner are also included.
Aluminium bottles for Strongbow cider
Carlton United Breweries (CUB) has teamed up with Ardagh Group and Amcor to bring leading cider brand Strongbow to market in aluminium bottles throughout Australia.
Orbit closure offers easier opening
Stabburet, a leading Norwegian manufacturer of jams and ready meals, is the latest company to use Crown Food Europe’s Orbit closure on its products.
Carnival cans from Ball
Füchschen Alt beer will be sold in cans during Düsseldorf’s 2012 carnival season.
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.
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.
US wine in aluminium bottles
California winery JT Wines has launched a range of wines in aluminium bottles.
Stella lager given new look for Christmas
Brewer InBev has given Stella Artois a new look in time for Christmas.
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.
Budweiser launches FA Cup pint cans
Budweiser has designed limited edition FA Cup pint cans to coincide with the world famous English football competition.
Wine brand Echo Falls available in cans
Rexam Beverage Can has teamed up with Accolade Wines to introduce the Echo Falls Spritz range.