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Sun Chemical to unveil new bold effect pigments for cosmetics
Sun Chemical is set to introduce new effect pigments for the cosmetics and beauty industries at in-cosmetics Global 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Operating under the theme “Beauty is colourful. We are the colour experts.”, the company will present several innovations at stand #1A10. Among the highlights are two metallic effect pigments making their debut in…
FIFCO USA unveils $28 million can line at Genesee Brewery
FIFCO USA, parent company of the Genesee Brewery in Rochester, New York, has unveiled a new £22 million can line as part of a broader modernisation effort aimed at increasing production capacity and packaging efficiency. The investment is part of a previously announced £39 million commitment to update and sustain operations at the historic brewing…
Ball Corporation to sell Ball Aluminum Cup assets, forming joint venture
Ball Corporation has announced the formation of a new joint venture with Ayna.AI, a strategic advisory and implementation firm specialising in industrial technology. The 49:51 venture, named Oasis Venture Holdings, LLC, marks a significant move aimed at scaling the growth of Ball’s Aluminum Cup business. The joint venture will take ownership of Ball’s Aluminum Cup…
Lack of consumer awareness hinders aluminium can recycling in Korea, survey finds
A recent survey has revealed that a majority of South Korean consumers remain unaware of the infinite recyclability of aluminium cans, posing a significant challenge to effective recycling in the country. Novelis Korea, the local subsidiary of the world’s largest aluminium recycler, reported that 57.4 percent of 1,012 respondents did not know that aluminium cans…
Savabeco Brewery accelerates expansion amid Vietnam’s booming beer market
Vietnam’s beer industry is witnessing significant growth, and Savabeco Brewery is at the forefront of this expansion. Established just two years ago, Savabeco has rapidly gained prominence in the Vietnamese beer market, prompting plans for further expansion to meet increasing consumer demand. The brewery’s swift success can be attributed to its commitment to quality and…
Sencon unveils enhanced short can sensor control module
Sencon has introduced a new sensor control module designed to enhance the functionality of its 387 short can sensors. This development aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of can-making operations worldwide. For nearly five decades, Sencon’s short can sensors have been instrumental in safeguarding bodymakers in can manufacturing plants, ensuring continuous and safe production…
Canned chaos: Target recalls 200,000 Del Monte veg tins amid 2025 surge in product alerts
In the latest blow to consumer confidence in the canned goods aisle, Target has recalled 200,000 tins of Del Monte green beans due to possible contamination with an unidentified foreign object. The affected products, sold under Target’s Good & Gather label, were distributed across 21 U.S. states and carry a best-before date of 28 October…
Alupro hosts influential panel on advancing Wales’ circular economy
Alupro has brought together key political figures from across Wales to explore strategies for accelerating progress towards a truly circular economy in 2025. The expert panel discussion took place at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on 19 March, with a focus on policy development, national recycling achievements, and the role of aluminium in future sustainability…
PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand poppi in $1.95 billion deal
Global beverage giant PepsiCo, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, the fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, in a deal worth $1.95 billion. The transaction includes $300 million in anticipated cash tax benefits, resulting in a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. Additionally, the agreement incorporates a potential earnout consideration contingent on specific performance…
EU to investigate aluminium imports amid U.S. tariff disruptions
The European Union has announced a probe into aluminium imports, considering new safeguard measures similar to those already in place for steel. The move comes as the EU aims to prevent market disruption following the United States’ imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Speaking on Wednesday, European Commission Vice President Stéphane Séjourné…
