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UK sees surge in popularity of canned food
According to recent Kantar research, more Brits are buying canned food in their weekly shop during the cost-of-living crisis, with data revealing that canned goods have been outpacing the rest of the grocery market since February this year. The survey, commissioned by Princes Group and KICR innovation consultancy, observed the views of more than 1,000 UK consumers, aged 18 –…
Whetstone Beer Co. innovates eco-friendly can label wrap with peel off sticker
A shared love of beer, travel, art, and the great outdoors united three partners – Tim Brady, Amy Brady, and David Hiler – to open Whetstone Station Brewery in Brattleboro in 2012. The spirit of exploration and discovery through rail travel underpinned the concept behind the establishment housed in a former train station building. A decade later, they’ve rebranded to…
Ball collaborates on new sparkling beverage line in India
Radiohead Brands, the makers of Jimmy’s, a non-alcoholic mixers company have forayed into a new category of mixers with the launch of Sparkling Beverages in three variants – Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, and Classic Lemonade. The new sparkling range will be introduced in 250 ml cans. With the launch of these new ready-to-drink and mix…
Draft Top Partners with Cork Pops to distribute the Draft Top Lift
Draft Top has announced that they are partnering with Cork Pops as the company launches their newest product, the Draft Top LIFT, just in time for the holiday season. Cork Pops will help with distribution of Draft Top products in the US and 14 other countries. Draft Top’s newest product, the LIFT is exactly what…
Beverage can volumes increase 6% reports Crown
Crown Holdings has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Highlights included: Earnings per share of $1.06 versus $0.79 in 2021 Global beverage can volumes grew 6% Repurchased $722 million in Company shares year to date Net sales in the third quarter were $3,259 million compared to $2,920 million in the third quarter of 2021 reflecting increased beverage can unit…
US company, Athletic Brewing expands UK distribution
Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading alcohol-free craft beer brand, has announced its expansion into Tesco UK. The beers will be sold at 300 outlets across the UK beginning October 18. Known for its award-winning alcohol-free craft brews, Athletic Brewing’s popular Run Wild IPA (RRP £6 for 4x355ml) and Upside Dawn Golden Ale (RRP £6 for…
AC Golden’s Juicy IPA Pack heralds new era for craft brewery
It’s barely been five months since AC Golden Brewing Company released its first-ever year-round IPA variety pack, which features three beers packed with citrus flavour the big-hop aroma craft drinkers crave. That 12-pack – dubbed the Juicy IPA Pack – already is Colorado’s third-best-selling new variety pack and the No. 2-best selling IPA variety pack,…
2022 GABS Can Design Awards winners revealed
Traditionally celebrated on 1st November, the Day of the Dead has come a little earlier with Victoria’s Cavalier Brewing’s “Bloody Maria Imperial Gose Michelada” designed by Jason Burton taking home the Orora Golden Can Trophy in this year’s GABS Can Design Awards! 152 of Australia’s most exciting Craft Breweries entered this year’s competition and the level…
1812 Brewing Company commissions brewhouse acquired in Milwaukee auction
1812 Brewing Company has commissioned its Premier Stainless 3-vesel 30 barrel brewing system that the Company opportunistically acquired in Milwaukee, WI in the fourth quarter of 2020. The Premier Stainless system is designed to produce up to approximately 1,250 case-equivalents of beer in a given brewing session. Tom Scozzafava, Chairman and CEO of KEGS, said, “We…
Trivium packaging wins Gold, Silver and Bronze at 2022 Cans of the Year Awards
Trivium Packaging has been recognised with three awards at The Canmaker magazine’s prestigious 2022 Cans of the Year Awards. Trivium took home Gold, Silver and Bronze for its innovation, design and eco-conscious 100% infinitely recyclable beverage packaging in the Bottles, General Line and Sustainability categories. In the Bottles category, Trivium was honoured Gold for LowKa…
