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Global aluminium can market expected to grow exponentially by 2027
The global aluminium cans market accounted for $173.21 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $ 349.72 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 8.12% during the forecast period. Rising number of health-conscious consumers and increasing preference for these cans from various industries are the major factors driving the market growth. However, an…
Phil Vickery Continues to Spread the Word for Love Canned Food
The most recent “Love Canned Food Campaign” continues to gain momentum as it aims to dispel misconceptions that many consumers have about canned foods and promote the versatility and sustainable credentials of metal packaging. Against the backdrop of stay at home orders, the campaign has unfolded on social media and the radio to keep consumers informed about…
INX Europe joins CEFLEX to support its commitment to a circular economy
INX Europe has joined CEFLEX as a stakeholder to champion its cause in developing sustainable solutions to create a circular economy for the flexible packaging market. CEFLEX is a European-based consortium that represents the entire value chain, from material producers, converters and printers to brand owners, retailers and recyclers. More than 140 prominent companies and…
A SHOC delivers “performance energy” in Ardagh 16 oz. cans
Ardagh and Adrenaline Shoc has teamed up to launch A SHOC, a healthier and more functional alternative to traditional energy drinks with zero sugar, zero artificial flavours and zero chemical preservatives. A SHOC delivers “performance energy,” a proprietary natural energy blend of green coffee beans, yerba mate, coffee fruit extract and guarana. Also enhanced with…
Thai Union sees increase in profits due to increase in sales of canned goods
Thai Union Group have reported a net profit of THB 1,716 million in the second quarter, an increase of 1,440 percent compared to the reported net profit of the same period last year. Second quarter sales saw a 2.6 percent increase year-on-year to THB 33,051 million. Overall, the first six months of 2020 saw the…
Heineken UK eliminates plastic from millions of cans
Despite major operational obstructions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Heineken UK have rolled out its innovative 100% plastic-free cardboard topper across thousands of UK retailers. The topper will feature on Heineken, Foster’s and Kronenbourg 1664 multi-pack cans before rolling out across its entire beer and cider portfolio. The company’s commitment to innovate sustainably during…
Alcoa announces agreement to extend consultation period regarding Spanish aluminium Plant
Alcoa have announced an agreement with the workers’ representatives for the San Ciprián aluminium plant in Spain to extend the deadline of the formal consultation period for collective dismissal to September 28, 2020. The agreement is endorsed by the national and regional governments and includes a process to evaluate a potential sale of the aluminium…
Novelis partners with Nespresso to launch new sustainable coffee capsule
Novelis Inc. have announced a partnership with Nespresso to launch the first coffee capsule made of 80% recycled aluminium. The highly recycled, sustainable alloy is featured in Nespresso’s new coffee capsules. Novelis’ alloy has industry leading deep drawing properties to meet the coffee capsule market’s need for demanding product specifications. The alloy also supports Nespresso’s continued…
Silgan Containers expands manufacturing plant in Lancaster, South Carolina
Silgan Containers has announced plans to invest roughly $9.7 million to expand its operations complex in Lancaster, South Carolina. “Silgan is proud to make this investment in Lancaster, S.C., which will provide job security and opportunities to our great team of employees in Lancaster. The state and county’s positive business climate combined with an excellent workforce…
Sun Chemical creates strategic committee to drive sustainability in packaging market
Sun Chemical has created a ‘Corporate Sustainability Committee’ to further strengthen its approach to addressing the sustainability needs of the packaging industry. The development of sustainable packaging solutions is not a new endeavour at Sun Chemical but has accelerated in the past ten years as awareness of environmental issues dramatically increased. Comprised of eight executive…
