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Tinplate food cans are ready for PPWR, says thyssenkrupp Rasselstein
Carmen Tschage, Head of Communications and Market Development at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein, highlights how tinplate food cans – robust, over 95% recyclable and perfectly aligned with the EU’s PPWR – are setting a gold standard for sustainable packaging. Robust, safe and circular by design: the food can is one of the most reliable packaging solutions in…
Paris Packaging Week Innovation Awards open
The Paris Packaging Week Innovation Awards are officially open for entries, inviting the most creative, disruptive and sustainable packaging solutions from across the globe to take centre stage in the heart of Paris. Organised by Easyfairs, Paris Packaging Week will return to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 5th and 6th February 2026, bringing together…
Sonoco achieves Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) accreditation
US-based packaging manufacturer Sonoco has earned accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable business practices within the pet industry. Sonoco became a PSC member in 2024 to align its packaging innovations with the coalition’s mission of promoting environmental and social responsibility across the pet sector. PSC…
Lisbon rolls out Europe’s first city-wide reusable cup system
Lisbon has become the first European capital to implement a city-wide reusable cup system, supported by a local deposit return scheme (DRS), a proven strategy also used for collecting metal cans. The initiative is a joint effort by the City of Lisbon, TOMRA and AHRESP, aiming to cut plastic waste, reduce emissions, and modernise reuse…
East Coast Canning unveils ‘BulletProof’ can
East Coast Canning, an Australian mobile beverage canning company, has released a new digitally printed can, called BulletProof, which it describes as the most durable to date. Designed to withstand harsh supply chain conditions like pasteurisation, transport and storage in ice, the can is said to deliver unmatched durability, premium finishes and full recyclability. “Since…
North Coast Brewing cans its flagship beers
For the first time since their debut, two of North Coast Brewing Company‘s (NCBC) most iconic beers, Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale and PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale, are now available in 12 oz cans, marking a major milestone for the US beverage producer. First bottled in 1988 and 1995 respectively, Red Seal and PranQster have…
Sun Chemical announces price increases amid rising nitrocellulose costs
Global ink supplier Sun Chemical is increasing prices across its entire Sun Chemical Packaging and Graphics portfolio of products containing nitrocellulose in Europe, Middle East and Africa, due to significant raw material cost increase. The price increase is effective immediately, or as contracts allow, and varies based on each product’s type and nitrocellulose content. Nitrocellulose,…
CANPACK invests PLN 440 million in Polish can plant
CANPACK SA, part of the global canmaker CANPACK Group, has announced a PLN 440 million investment to expand its aluminium beverage can facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The project was officially launched at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by CANPACK executives, local government officials, business partners and the Chargé d’Affaires ai of the US Embassy in Poland.…
BetterCans and Ohio State to host beverage canmaking seminar
US-based canmaking consulting firm BetterCans LLC, in partnership with The Ohio State University, will host a two-day seminar this August focused on advancing knowledge and collaboration in the beverage canmaking industry. Titled ‘A Young Packaging for Future Generations’, the seminar will take place on Wednesday, 13th August and Thursday 14th August at Ohio State’s Department…
TOMRA appoints Katrin Fricke as new EVP
TOMRA Recycling has announced the appointment of Katrin Fricke as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head of TOMRA Recycling. Katrin succeeds Dr Volker Rehrmann, who earlier this year announced his retirement from TOMRA after an exceptional career spanning over two decades with the business. Katrin brings a wealth of experience to the role…
