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Sea Legs launches mobile canning company
Brisbane’s Sea Legs Brewing Co. has launched a full-service mobile canning business in the wake of a COVID-19 pivot. The Kangaroo Point brewery launched in 2018 with a similar focus on selling beer through its brewpub as many small and local operations have. But it was forced, like many others, to make changes to its business model when lockdowns…
Slovakia’s DRS scheme launches in January 2022
Separating plastic bottles and cans from general waste will change in Slovakia as of the New Year. Empty plastic (PET) bottles and cans will be collected in supermarkets and shops, with a deposit of 15 cents. Households that typically drink bottled mineral water, soft drinks or canned beer will need to store empty bottles and…
Wildpack Commences Can Sleeve and Label Printing Production
Wildpack has announced the launch of its dedicated in-house printing production line for can labels and sleeves. The new, dedicated line is located in the Company’s Las Vegas Facility and has the capacity to meet projected internal 2022 decorating demand across Wildpack’s existing network of 6 facilities across the USA and anticipated future expansion. “We…
The Complexities and Challenges of Beverage Production
Every industry has its obstacles, and the beverage manufacturing industry is no different. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changing consumer demands, canned beverage companies are facing new hurdles such as aluminium shortages, a sizeable shift in the workforce, and diversifying offerings for customer preferences. These present circumstances make it apparent to the public that…
Ardagh reportedly eyeing sale of Trivium
Paul Coulson’s Ardagh Group and a Canadian teachers’ fund plan to put their food and speciality metal cans joint venture on the market next year, in a transaction that could put an enterprise value of more than $4 billion (€3.55 billion) on the business, including debt. Investment bankers at Citigroup and Evercore have been hired to manage a sale…
Coca-Cola launches personalised cans for Christmas
Coca-Cola fans can once again create a personalised can of the good stuff this Christmas. There are four seasonal designs to choose from, including reindeer and Christmas tree designs. And, of course, you can add a name, message or both. The seasonal offer applies to cans of Coca-Cola Original and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. If you haven’t ordered yours yet,…
Caliwater beverages expand across East Coast
Caliwater, the cactus based functional organic beverage offered in two popular flavours Ginger & Lime and Wild Prickly Pear, is now available in the beverage section of Village Super Market, Inc. (the “Company” or “Village”). Village Super Market is one of the premiere operating retail chains consisting of twenty-nine ShopRite supermarkets, five Fairway Markets and…
Spindrift Spiked Hard Seltzer Wins in ‘Best of’ Industry Awards
Spindrift Spiked, the newest beverage alcohol innovation from Spindrift, the fastest growing top 10 Sparkling Water Brand in the U.S., has won best Hard Seltzer at the Beverage Digest Awards 2021 for its Half & Half flavour. Spindrift Spiked Half & Half was also named “Best in Show” in the 2021 Canned Challenge tasting competition.…
Hydro invests in UK aluminium recycling plant to increase capacity
Hydro has decided to invest GBP 2,4 million in its Deeside recycling plant in the UK. The investment will increase the plant’s aluminium recycling capacity to 70,000 tonnes per year providing UK customers with low-carbon aluminium such as Hydro CIRCAL. The investment strengthens Deeside’s position in the UK extrusion ingot market providing customers with higher…
Romanian canner takes over rival
Scandia Food has confirmed the acquisition of Agra’s Alba Iulia, a company specialised in meat processing and meat production, News.ro has reported. The transaction is part of the company’s expansion plan. The acquisition of Agra’s by Scandia Food expands the product portfolio but also the meat production and processing capacities at group level, thus expanding…
