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Recycling pilot for aluminium coffee capsules launches in Australia
Australian recyclers, iQ Renew and CurbCycle, have announced a partnership with Mosman and Willoughby councils to facilitate a trial to recycle aluminium coffee capsules, which will help inform the development of a national coffee capsule recycling scheme, led by Planet Ark. A specially designed, bring orange bag will be sent to the 5,000 participating households…
PPG expands production capacity
PPG have announced that it is currently adding capacity for the production of overvarnish coatings for beverage can exteriors, including PPG ISENSE Gloss coatings, at its Delaware, OH, plant. PPG expects the addition of the Delaware plant’s new volume to existing overvarnish capacity at its Oak Creek, WI, packaging coatings facility will increase the company’s overall…
Norsk Hydro earnings more than double
Norwegian aluminium firm Norsk Hydro ASA have released results for the second quarter of 2021. Numbers for the quarter generally reflected the improved market for aluminium, with financial markers exceeding both the prior quarter and the prior year. In the year’s second quarter Hydro reported revenues of NOK34,559 million, better slightly on the quarter and…
Coca-Cola sales rebound
Coca-Cola has reported a sharp sales recovery thanks to waning demand pressure from the pandemic. The boost put the beverage titan back into record market share territory after about a year of declines. CEO James Quincey and his team also lifted their outlook for the rest of 2021 while warning about continued COVID-19-related risks in several…
Kaiser Aluminum plans further acquisitions
Kaiser Aluminium has announced second quarter and first half 2021 results. Second Quarter 2021 Highlights include: Net Sales $741 Million; Value Added Revenue $318 Million Net Loss $22 Million; Net Loss per Diluted Share $1.42, Includes Pre-tax Charges of $36 Million or $1.73 per Diluted Share, After-tax, Related to Senior Notes Refinancing Adjusted Net Income $16 Million; Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share $1.00 Adjusted EBITDA $59…
Hungarian Hell Energy announces €225 investment
Hungarian energy drink manufacturer Hell Energy has announced that it will increase production capacity at its Szikszó plant, located in the country’s northeast Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, which currently produces over two million cans per day. In addition, the plant’s can filler line has an annual capacity of 600 million units, so it can accept contracts and…
SanTan Spirits release vodka soda canned cocktails
SanTan Spirits is stirring up Arizona with a new trio of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails called SunSplash Vodka Soda. These locally made libations combine the clean taste of SanTan’s award winning vodka with delicious flavors – Cherry Lime, Watermelon and White Peach – all in the convenience of a pre-mixed drink. With less than 1g…
Simmons Pet Food opens $100m canning facility
Simmons Pet Food has officially opened its new pet food cannery in Dubuque, Iowa, the result of a $100 million investment to amplify its total wet pet food production capacity. “Today, Dubuque, Iowa became part of the Simmons Pet Food family,” said Scott Salmon, president of Simmons Pet Food. “In slightly less than seven months…
USDA organic certified sparkling canned cocktail launches
Enjoy a summer like no other, with the soon-to-be launched line of organic canned cocktails from Avana Sparkling Cocktails. Available for pre-order on July 16 and fulfilled first of August, these tequila-based drinks are the first to be USDA certified organic, and with only 90 calories and 0 grams of sugar per can, Avana offers a more mindful…
Ogdens Own launches new canned cocktails
Ogden’s Own, an award-winning leading distiller of craft spirits and the largest independently owned distillery in the state of Utah, continues the expansion of its popular canned cocktail line, launched earlier this year, with the addition of two more new varieties: Madam Pattirini Gin & Tonic and Porter’s Whiskey Cola. Rolling out in tandem with…
