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Maker Wine Raises $2.3 Million to launch canned wine across the US
Founded by Sarah Hoffman, Kendra Kawala, and Zoe Victor, Maker launched in California in 2020, and sold out of its initial production by bringing people together with their virtual wine tastings and shipping wine directly to customers via their subscription “Can Club”. They’ve now raised $2.3 million from over 30 angels and operators including Pear VC, Marcy Venture Partners, The Chainsmokers, Odell Beckham Jr., Rachel Mansfield, Charles…
New report underpins CO2 reduction benefit of aluminium recycling
A new report by the industry association European Aluminium shows that the European aluminium refining industry is an excellent example of a modern circular economy business model thanks to its ability to recycle aluminium from multiple scrap streams efficiently. The report further highlights substantial improvements in the sector’s carbon emission performance. Complementing its 2018 Environmental…
Latamcan announces 2022 conference dates
The organisers of Latamcan have announced the dates for the 2022 conference. A statement from the organisers said: “We are proud to announce that LATAMCAN 2022 will take place at the Bourbon Atibaia Convention & Spa Resort, in Sao Paulo – Brazil on May 11th to 13th, 2022. The hotel is located halfway between Guarulhos Airport…
Envases win Metal Pack of the Year Award for Lick Paint packaging
Lick Home, a designer paint company, based in London, approached Envases to supply a 2.5 litre rectangular container for their high end specialist paints. They wanted an extra large opening over and above the biggest screw cap that was currently available in the UK at that time, they wanted to source locally rather than import…
Del Monte Foods announces first canned vegetable product to achieve sustainability certification
As consumers place a deeper value on sustainability, hunger and the environment, few areas are as primed to benefit from the shift as upcycled foods. The food waste business was worth about $46.7 billion in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a 5% compound annual growth rate during the next decade, according to a study…
CANPACK’s MATT effect enhances shelf appeal
When Latvia’s leading brewery and drinks producer JSC Cesu Alus sought to add a contemporary feel to its classic Johan Freitag Gin collection, CANPACK was the perfect ‘mixer’ to help the brand cater for the growing RTD market. Johan Freitag Gin & Tonic and Johan Freitag Gin & Rosé are refreshing long drinks produced from…
Innovus Engineering launches new milk powder canning machine
The new 10VGT vacuum and gassing seamer from Innovus Engineering is built fully in stainless steel and is designed to meet the specific needs of the canned milk powder market, achieving residual oxygen levels of less than 0.5%. It follows the design guidelines of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG), ensuring an easy…
Molson Coors launches first ever draft Hard Seltzer in the UK
Molson Coors Beverage Company’s hard seltzer Three Fold is hitting the UK on-trade with the launch of its first-ever draught variation – ‘Red Berries’. Molson Coors introduced Three Fold in early 2021, recognising hard seltzer’s potential in the UK following rapid growth in the US. There, the category already commands a 2.6% market share of…
Tecnocap awarded ‘Metal Pack of the Year’
The UK Packaging Awards is among the sector’s most prestigious prizes in Europe and worldwide, judged by a panel of the most influential packaging buyers and specifiers. Experts from many of the biggest household names, including Coca-Cola, Heineken, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Nestlé, assessed this year’s entries. The ’Metal Pack of the Year’ category is sponsored…
Big Rock Brewery commissions new canning line in Calgary
Big Rock Brewery has announced the successful commissioning of the new can line in Calgary that was previously announced in February of 2021 and is an initial step in the Corporation’s long term strategic growth plan. The installation of the new can line, which includes tunnel pasteurisation, provides the Corporation with greater packaging capabilities at…
