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Tecnocap publishes first sustainability report
Tecnocap, the metal packaging corporation present in 100 countries on the 5 continents, with about 1000 employees and a turnover aiming at 200 million euros – has published its first Sustainability Report, in order to disclosure its economic, social and environmental performance in the most transparent way. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Sustainability…
Trivium Argentina expands aluminium aerosol can recycling
Trivium Packaging has partnered with a recycling firm in Argentina to increase the recollection and reuse of aluminium aerosol cans. Through the partnership with Creando Conciencia, Trivium Argentina will become the first in Latin America to use post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. The initiative is part of the company’s efforts to raise awareness and accelerate sustainability…
Gallo teams up with Bev’s ‘zero sugar’ canned wine
Bev and E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that the two companies have partnered to help bring Bev and their mission to more consumers across the U.S. As of March 1, 2021, Gallo will become the U.S. distributor for Bev’s portfolio of premium canned wines. The first ever TTB-approved “zero sugar” canned wine…
AB InBev positioned favourably for strong recovery in 2021
The worlds largest brewer, AB InBev, has reported a 5.7% decline in volumes for 2020 due to the pandemic, although positively Q4 saw 1.6% growth. Revenue declined 3.7% in FY2020, with 4.5% growth in Q4. “Consumers rapidly adjusted to the new reality in 2020 by shifting to in-home consumption occasions, increasing adoption of the e-commerce…
PepsiCo’s Neon Zebra primed to disrupt cocktail mixer category
PepsiCo is shaking up the cocktail mixer category with the launch of Neon Zebra, a new line of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers with a vibrant personality that offers a shortcut to great-tasting-cocktails in seconds. A modern alternative to complicated cocktail recipes or large format cocktail mixers, each 7.5oz mini-can of Neon Zebra mixed with your spirit…
Blends introduces canning line to meet sustainable packaging demand
Sustainability is driving major changes in consumer packaging. In the past few years, packaged goods manufacturers and retailers have started to make commitments to act on packaging waste. Greater awareness by consumers surrounding the impact of their diet on the environment means that they are now scrutinising their food choices for more than just their…
Canned wine company Archer Roose teams up with famed wine consultant
With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Alicia Towns Franken has an extensive track record launching successful wine programs nationwide through her ongoing wine consulting work. Alicia also continues to participate in seminars, tastings and panel discussions in the wine industry around the country. Alongside launching successful wine programs, Alicia has been a champion in promoting…
APEAL puts forward 2025 recycling vision
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has announced its 2025 vision for recycling – Zero steel packaging to landfill – as part of Steel for Packaging Week, a virtual event designed to showcase steel as the model material for a 21st century circular economy. The 2025 Vision is set to be supported by action…
New patent issued for Sensory Analytics
Sensory Analytics has announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an impactful new patent, U.S. Patent No. 10928185, that further protects their proprietary product offerings. This important patent covers the methods and systems for Sensory’s exclusive ruggedised optical interference (ROI) technologies that power all SpecMetrix coating thickness measurement systems. Furthermore,…
Apprenticeship programmes continue at Crown throughout pandemic
As the manufacturing sector has continued to adapt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crown has continued its commitment towards the next generation of canmakers by continuing its apprenticeship programs. One example is the Training Academy, which supports Crown’s Reprographics Studio capabilities and is based in the Braunstone, U.K. plant. The program is entering its fourth year.…
