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1664 Blanc releases special edition cans illustrating a surrealist Parisian Garden
Designed in collaboration with French artist Michaël Cailloux, 1664 Blanc and its raspberry variant 1664 Rosé are now available in exquisite artist edition cans. Part of the premium wheat beer brand’s latest ‘Art with a Twist’ campaign, the partnership with the famed creative aims to transport and bring consumers on a fun adventure filled with discovery…
UK brewery plans to become top destination
A brewery in Great Yarmouth, UK, is expanding, as plans to make it a top destination for the town are underway. The historic Lacons Brewery on Main Cross Road has taken over new buildings in the area to “significantly increase” the production of its beers and ales. The new buildings will contain a new on-site kegging plant,…
Pulp Culture launch first ever hard protein beverage
Pulp Culture, the acclaimed better-for-you bev-alc innovator, has announced an expansion of its category-defining line-up with the release of “BUILD,” the world’s first protein-boosted hard juice. A super beverage developed with leading alternative protein player The EVERY Co. (“EVERY”), BUILD (SRP $16.99/4 pack) is the first release in the new hyper-functional Pulp Culture+ line, now…
Family legacy continues at Bunting with new CEO
Robert Bunting is following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father with his appointment as Bunting’s President and Chief Executive Officer. On the 1st October 2022, Robert succeeded his father, Bob Bunting, in overseeing the continued growth of the global Bunting group. Bob Bunting assumes the position of Chairman. Bunting is one of the world’s…
Crown launches new corporate website
Crown has launched a newly designed corporate website to communicate the brand-building value of metal packaging, highlight the format’s robust sustainability credentials, and provide updates about the Company’s key environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements. To view the website, visit www.crowncork.com. “Our innovation leadership, market expertise, and geographic and product diversity enable our customers to…
BAMA announces winners of 2022 Aerosal Awards
The British Aerosols Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the winners of its 2022 BAMA Awards. The awards took place during a ceremony at Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire. Peter Watmough, BAMA’s technical manager announced the awards, there will be more information to follow: Aerosol Packaging Winner: Massily for Digi Grip Can Runner Up: Jago-Pro for e-cap…
Loop partners with Walmart
Customers in the metro areas of Bentonville and Rogers in Arkansas can now purchase a limited assortment of products in refillable, reusable containers and have them delivered to their home through Walmart+ InHome. “Identifying models that can make shopping easy, convenient, affordable, and sustainable is a core part of how we pursue our commitment to…
ArcelorMittal makes further investment in Form Energy
ArcelorMittal has invested a further $17.5 million in Form Energy Inc. via its XCarb Innovation fund. The investment, which is part of Form’s oversubscribed $450 million Series E financing round, is the second investment ArcelorMittal has made in the company, following its initial investment of $25 million announced in July 2021. Form Energy was founded…
Bang Energy’s parent company files for bankruptcy
The parent company of Bang Energy has filed for bankruptcy, shortly after being hit with a $293 million judgment in a lawsuit brought by a competitor. Vital Pharmaceuticals, doing business as VPX Sports, filed for Chapter 11 protection in bankruptcy court in the southern district of Florida. The company announced that it will continue production and distribution…
Ardagh Group announces a major 10-year investment in STEM education
Ardagh Group S.A. has announced a major multi-year grant to Wissensfabrik to deliver science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to students in primary and secondary schools in the 14 communities in which Ardagh operates across Germany. It is expected that over the next 10 years, Ardagh sponsored education programmes will benefit more than 200,000…
