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Served launches hard seltzer duo infused with wonky fruit
Hard seltzer brand Served is to make its debut, backed by heavyweight investors, with variants infused with wonky fruit. The 4% abv drink will launch next month in Raspberry and Lime flavours – comprising pure spirit, sparkling water and sustainably sourced fruit that would otherwise have gone to waste. Per 250ml can (rsp: £2.50), Served contains 57…
Budweiser Brewing Group awarded number one brewer spot
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has revealed it has become the number one brewer by volume in the UK, in total trade YTD. Paula Lindenberg, UK President, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, said: “The results we are seeing reflect the strength of our portfolio of brands; including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and Bud Light. People are choosing…
Crown celebrates INX Can Design Contest win
The celebrations have continued at Crown Brand-Building Packaging after winning the inaugural Colored by INX Can Design contest in April. Esveydi Rossano and the production team responsible for the winning entry continue to find exceptional value in using the INX Metal Color Catalog on new projects and in their quest to create another award-winning design…
Ardagh Group expands sustainability team with new hire
Adam Köhler has recently joined Ardagh Group as Sustainability Renewables Engineer. With 15 years’ experience in the Renewable Energy industry, Adam has worked in various roles throughout Europe the Middle East and the USA. Adam is based out of the firms Dublin office. www.ardaghgroup.com
David Beckham promotes canned Haig
Haig Club has launched a premixed range of whisky in cans. They come in two flavours, root ginger ale and lime and Haig Club Clubman mixed with cola. The premixed drinks are convenient and great for the summer. David Beckham who is a co-owner of Haig with Simon Fuller, launched the whisky in 2014. “We…
Lockdown Drives Spike in Aluminium Packaging Collected for Recycling in UK
According to data released by the Environment Agency yesterday, 17,066 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in the UK last month (May) – an increase of 48% compared to the same period in 2019. With the UK lockdown resulting in a significant increase in the volume of aluminium packaging collected via kerbside recycling collection systems, the number…
Ball partners with inodrinx on kombucha can
Ball have announced their partnership with inodrinx, on a new kombucha can to be launched in Germany. The successful cooperation between Ball and inodrinx demonstrates that beverage cans and high-quality organic products are a perfect match. For the natural kombucha of the Berlin-based start-up Fairment, the world’s leading beverage can maker produced modern Sleek cans,…
AkzoNobel continues to weather the COVID-19 storm
As the complex situation regarding the global pandemic continues to evolve, AkzoNobel remains focused on ensuring employee health and safety and maintaining business continuity. The various steps taken to continue serving customers and rapidly reduce costs are proving successful, whilst at the same time keeping the organisation intact and able to respond quickly to changes…
Only 42% of Germans believe that beverage cans are fully recyclable
A new survey from Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V. (GDA)., has revealed that the aluminium beverage can has become increasingly popular in recent times, despite significant gaps in consumer knowledge. According to the survey, half of all Germans buy beverage cans regularly but have little knowledge and are often misinformed when it comes to the aluminium…
Budweiser’s Save Pub Life scheme hits £1 million milestone
Budweiser Brewing Group’s Save Pub Life programme has hit its target pledge of £1 million in financial support, including gift card purchases and matched funding, to Britain’s pubs. The scheme remains open for pubs to sign up and for gift card purchases. Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, launched Save Pub Life in March to provide urgent…
