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Celebrating 85 years of the can
Never before have the issues of economic and environmental sustainability, conservation, health and nutrition, hygiene, food security, and rapidly evolving and increasingly demanding consumer trends been of such relevance to the packaging and FMCG sector as now. With 2020 seeing the Australian bushfires highlight the real impact of climate change, global trade wars threatening supply…
CANPACK begins production in the aluminium cans factory in stribro
CANPACK has started commercial production of aluminium beverage cans at its newly established factory in Stribro (Czech Republic). Just 10 months after the announcement of the investment, the first batch of cans was delivered to the client – Plzeňský Prazdroj brewery. Soon all brands of Plzeňský Prazdroj beer will be available in cans delivered by CANPACK in…
Ball Corporation publishes 2020 sustainability report detailing industry framework for the circular economy
The report details several significant milestones Ball has achieved by enhancing the environmental sustainability profile of its products and operations, including the approval of ambitious science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, substantial renewable energy deals in North America and Europe, greater responsible sourcing assurance through its ASI Certification in EMEA, and the introduction of its award-winning and infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum…
Flint Group Packaging publishes its 2020 Sustainability Report
Flint Group Packaging have announce the publication of its 2020 Sustainability Report. The report provides updates on the organisation’s sustainability performance to date. Antoine Fady, CEO of Flint Group, comments, “Since the last report, we have repositioned Flint Group to become a supplier of choice to the packaging industry following a series of acquisitions,” said Antoine…
Australian Steel Association announces new CEO
The ASA committee has appointed David Buchanan (GAICD) to the position of ASA CEO, effective from 1st July 2020. Stephen Pearson previously held the role of Interim CEO since the beginning of 2020. A spokesperson from the ASA said, “It is terrific that David has accepted the position following his many years in the steel industry across…
BABE Canned Wine Launches Exclusively in Sainsbury’s
Co-founded by Instagram influencer Josh Ostrovsky and boasting supermodel Emily Ratajkowski as its Chief of Taste, BABE Wine, one of the fastest growing canned wines in the US, is set to launch in the UK with an exclusive nationwide deal with UK retailer Sainsburys. BABE Wine joined AB InBev in 2019 as part of the company’s…
Hard Seltzers enjoy strongest ever sales over July 4th weekend
The hard seltzer market posted its strongest ever week in sales in off-premise retailers during the 4th July weekend according to data from market research firm Nielsen. Off-premise dollar sales of hard seltzers increased 134%, to $138 million, compared to the same one-week period a year ago, according to Danelle Kosmal, Nielsen VP of beverage…
Aluminium packaging recycling rates reach record levels, shows Q2 PRN data
According to data released by the Environment Agency last week, a record 40,653 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2020. This indicates that 76,933 tonnes were collected for recycling in the first half of the year – a significant increase of 52% compared to the same period in 2019 (50,744). Aluminium…
Continuing Growth Triggers Expansion and New Location for CmbE
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering have announced that they have expanded their facilities. In order to keep up with ever-growing demand, CMbE took the decision to increase its manufacturing capabilities during the second half of 2019. This culminated in the long-term lease of an industrial unit only minutes from the main site – Unit 9 Hirstwood Works. The…
Rainbow hand sanitisers to fight the pandemic
In a continued effort to help combat the global pandemic, Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) has taken action to support local communities during the COVID-19 lockdown, reaching out to collaborate with renowned manufacturers Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group. The three companies worked together to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitiser.…
