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Closure of Tiber Brands canning factory labelled a ‘disaster’
On the 9th of June, Tiger Brands shocked personnel producers and clients by giving notice of a 60-day consultation period with the intention of closing down their canning factory in Ashton in the Western Cape. “Few people realise the real impact that this decision would have on the community, producers, the industry and agro-processing in…
Canpack relocates to brand new corporate headquarters
CANPACK Group is looking forward to an exciting new period in its company history as the company relocates its corporate headquarters to a brand-new address. Based in Krakow, the offices are located in a state-of-the-art MK29 complex in the heart of the city, overlooking the Wawel Royal Castle and the Vistula Boulevards. Designed by TRZOP…
Miller Lite celebrates America’s forgotten women brewers
Beer has been on American shores since before the colonists first settled here. But before titans like Adolph Coors, Frederick Miller, John Molson and Jacob Leinenkugel became beer industry legends, it was the domain of women who often built small brewing outfits inside their kitchens as the colonies grew. This Fourth of July, Miller Lite…
CCL Container launches new Matrix shaped aluminium bottle
CCL Container has introduced a unique, matrix-shaped aluminium bottle that can be fully customised to brand specifications. With distinctive vertical lines and sharp angles, the container is a prime example of the unconventional shaping capabilities made possible with CCL Container’s proprietary BodyShapes technology. Made from durable, lightweight aluminium, the matrix-shaped bottle is fully recyclable and…
Aradgh and Crown join forces with the CMI to provide funding for leases
As part of a concerted effort to increase aluminium beverage can recycling, Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings, working with its trade organisation the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), are providing financing for leases of can capture equipment for recycling facilities. While continuing to offer grants as the two aluminium can manufacturers funded last year, the lease option…
New US$51m can factory in Cambodia gets go ahead
A new drinks canning factory has had an investment of US$50.7 million after being approved by the Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC). According to officials, the new factory, named Baosteel Can Making (Cambodia) Co, will be based in the Kampong Speu province and has received fiscal support from investors after gaining its CDC approval.…
Monster Energy launches Java Monster Cold Brew
As many Americans begin heading back into the office, Monster Energy Java has just the morning-pick-me-up: Cold Brew. Infused with nitrous oxide to give a rich and creamy mouthfeel, Java Monster Cold Brew is sure to impress even the most selective coffee drinkers. Along with the flavour profile, Monster Energy is committed to offering a…
BrewBilt Brewing announces opening of commercial production facility
BrewBilt Brewing Company has announced the official opening of their Northern California commercial production facility. BrewBilt Brewing will begin brewing this week in preparation to launch its initial four brands of premium craft beer. The Company was issued its Type 23 – Small Beer Manufacturer license by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which…
OKL bolsters customer support team with new hire
OKL Engineering, Inc. has appointed Jeff Harper as its Sales Manager for the America’s, North America, Central America, and South America. According to a statement from OKL, Jeff will be building relationships with new and existing customers on both the corporate and plant levels. Before joining the OKL family, Jeff was a great asset for…
Croatian Brewer Zagrebačka Pivovara Invests US$9m in new line
Zagrebačka pivovara has invested HRK 64 million (US$9m) in a technologically advanced line for filling and packaging cans. The investment in a technologically advanced line will fully satisfy the constant growth of market demand for canned beer in the Zagreb production plant, further increase the company’s sustainability, the competitiveness of domestic production, and offer consumers…
