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On The Rocks Premium Cocktails returns as official cocktail of the American Music Awards
On The Rocks Premium Cocktails made its return as the official cocktail partner of the American Music Awards, leveraging the live broadcast from Fontainebleau Las Vegas to unveil its new “Make it a Cocktail” campaign and promote its premium canned range. “The American Music Awards are all about celebrating the moments that bring people together—and…
Ball and Açaí Motion unveil sustainable ASI-certified can
Ball Corporation has partnered with Brazilian natural energy drink brand Açaí Motion to launch a new aluminium can certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility within the beverage industry. The ASI certification, which is now affixed to the newly launched can, ensures compliance with…
BevBoost’s dual-chamber widget aims to transform beverage freshness and flavour
BevBoost, a new innovation in beverage packaging, has introduced a patented dual-chamber widget designed to preserve and enhance the flavour of canned beverages at the moment of consumption. This food-safe, recyclable insert is compatible with standard aluminium cans and holds fresh flavour compounds, functional ingredients, or mood-enhancing additives, releasing them precisely when the beverage is…
Hormel recalls Dinty Moore Beef Stew over wood contamination concerns
Hormel Foods Corporation has issued a recall for approximately 256,185 pounds of its Dinty Moore canned beef stew due to potential contamination with wood fragments, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on 28 May 2025. The affected product is the 20-ounce metal can labelled “Dinty Moore BEEF…
Molson Coors amplifies above-premium portfolio for Summer 2025
As summer gets underway, Molson Coors is significantly investing in its Above Premium portfolio, intensifying its presence across both alcoholic and non-alcoholic categories. The strategy includes “plans for increased media investment behind key brands to drive continued reach and relevance among its target audiences,” and the company is also increasing headcount to support the growing…
Industrial Physics launches advanced automation tools to enhance metal packaging quality
Industrial Physics, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has introduced two new automated inspection gauges developed by its Torus brand: the Z606 Automatic Score Inspection Gauge and the Z345 Automatic Colour Inspection Gauge. These systems are designed to enhance precision, reduce waste, and support global can and end manufacturers striving to improve quality…
Karbach Brewing Company wins 2025 Colored by INX Can Design Contest
In a tightly contested competition, Karbach Brewing Company secured victory in the 2025 Colored by INX Can Design Contest with its imaginative “Dunkels & Dragons” beer can. The German-style dark lager design narrowly beat out entries from four competitors, including a tie-breaking decision against Great Lakes Brewing’s “Spacewalker Hazy Double IPA.” Jeanie Morris, INX marketing…
Young British Metal Recyclers tour Bunting’s Customer Experience Centre
Members of the Young British Metal Recyclers (YBMR) visited Bunting’s Customer Experience Centre to explore the latest advancements in metal separation technology. The event included demonstrations of various systems designed to improve efficiency and safety in metal recycling. During the morning session, Dr Neil Rowson, Bunting’s Laboratory Manager, introduced an array of metal separators used…
Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed appointed as New Secretary General of ETMA
Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed has been appointed Secretary General of the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA), succeeding Gregor Spengler, who is stepping down after over three decades of service. “I am honoured to take on this important role and to build on the solid foundation laid by Gregor Spengler,” said Mohamed. “I look forward to working…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launches most advanced canning line in Brisbane
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has announced the completion of a new high-capacity canning line at its Richlands manufacturing facility in Brisbane, Queensland. Backed by a $75 million investment, the facility is now home to the largest and most efficient canning line in CCEP’s global operations. The new line is capable of processing up to…
