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Tata Steel announces 2800 job losses as blast furnaces close
Tata Steel has announced it will commence statutory consultation as part of its plan to transform and restructure its UK business. The plan, the company says, is intended to reverse more than a decade of losses and transition from the legacy blast furnaces to a more sustainable, green steel business and includes the loss of…
Simply Spiked franchise adds Limeade to its lineup
The Simply Spiked family is getting bigger. The fan favourite has introduced its newest flavour, Simply Spiked Limeade, now available on shelves across the United States. THE BIG PICTURE Simply Spiked has been a winner for Molson Coors, thanks to the enthusiasm of legal-age drinkers who have flocked to the brand and shared their love for…
Winners of ADF Innovation Awards revealed as Paris Packaging Week draws to a close
Paris Packaging Week organisers Easyfairs capped a memorable two days by revealing the ADF Innovation Awards winners. In a fitting end to a bumper two days at Paris Expo Port de Versailles, the jury presiding over handed out 6 awards and 6 certificates in total in celebration of the world’s best innovations across perfume, cosmetics, personal care, premium drinks, aerosols and dispensing systems. Specifically,…
US winery aims to disrupt wine industry with aluminium bottles
A North American winery is looking to change the way wine is packaged and sold to reduce its environmental impact and is doing this by using aluminium bottles instead of glass. The Bogle Family Wine Collection has unveiled 750ml aluminium wine bottles that are lightweight, recyclable, and constructed in the shape of a traditional wine…
Canned seafood giant Princes post massive pre-tax losses
Tinned foods giant Princes has fallen to a pre-tax loss and made a number of redundancies, as a result of an impairment charge and surging costs. However, the group’s managing director said the company “remains resilient”. Princes’ products include tinned fish, fruit and meat, and its brands include Branston, Batchelors’ and Flora. Newly filed accounts…
Just 21 per cent of residential recyclables recycled in the US
A new report from The Recycling Partnership (“The Partnership”), a non-governmental organisation committed to building a better recycling system has found that only 21% of residential recyclables are being recycled. The report shows how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies and proactive industry investment can close these gaps. Under EPR, private industry funds improvements to the…
Minalba Brasil unveils Indaiá mineral water including braille on can lids
Minalba Brasil, a beverage company of the Edson Queiroz Group (GEQ), has kick-started 2024 with the innovative launch of Indaiá mineral water in 269 ml aluminium cans, featuring both sparkling and still versions. With the rallying cry “It’s even better in a can,” the company says it underscores the unique qualities of the innovative product.…
The Can Manufacturers Institute issue statement on anti-dumping petition
The Can Manufacturers Institute President, Robert Budway, has issued the following statement after the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation (CLFs) filed an anti-dumping petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce alleging harm from imported tin mill products (TMP). Testimony during the January 4, 2024, ITC hearing from steel can makers, canned…
Ball announces low-carbon aluminium cup at Davos
In collaboration with Novelis and Alcoa Ball have launched a low -carbon aluminium cup. Like all Ball aluminium cups, it is made of 90% recycled aluminium and is infinitely recyclable and refillable. The cup also contains 10% metal supplied by Alcoa from the ELYSIS process, an R&D technology that eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminium smelting…
Spirited Brands launches two low-ABV canned cocktail brands
Spirited Brands Holdings, Inc. (Spirited Brands), a premium, female-owned beverage innovation company, announces the debut launch of its two new all-natural canned cocktails, Sokē and Soula. These premium, low-ABV, low-calorie drinks are infused with authentic flavour inspiration from Mexican and Asian cultures. These better-for-you cocktails will hit the market in January, promising consumers a refreshing…