News in Brief
FILTEC offers upgrades for outdated inspection systems
FILTEC, a leader in food, beverage, and customer goods inspection solutions has announced a new offer for customers running legacy systems on bottling and canning lines. Customers that currently use FILTEC fill level, filler management, or case inspector systems can add the INTELLECT smart inspection platform for 10% off through the end of April 2022. Adding…
Novelis’ Korea plant achieves full ASI certification
Novelis Inc. has announced that its Yeongju Plant located in Gyeongsangbuk-do province, Korea, has been awarded the Chain of Custody Standard Certification by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI Chain of Custody Standard complements the Performance Standard by certifying not only the production of responsible aluminium but also its sourcing and processing along the…
Bevcraft Group acquires mobile canning business, Them That Can
Bevcraft Group, has completed the acquisition of the mobile canning business of Them That Can in a move which will deliver significant service level improvements to the UK craft beverage market including enhanced market coverage and capacity. Them That Can’s mobile fleet, equipment and associated crews will join Bevcraft with the enlarged offering operating as…
Beverage industry sees improvement despite uncertain times
Golden Grail Technology, a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing has announced that the beverage industry is holding steady and growing despite uncertain times. Golden Grail Technology stock had clocked gains of 7% on Wednesday February 23, 2022. GOGY stock moved…
Closing the Loop
Karen McKenzie looks at the recent aluminium can recovery grant rollout by the Can Manufacturers Institute in the USA – one step closer to reaching ambitious new recycling targets with funding from Ardagh and Crown When we look to the population for commitment to the recycling initiative, we need to teach them not just…
Coors Light to phase out plastic rings globally as part of $85 million Molson Coors investment
Coors Light will move to eliminate plastic rings from its packaging globally, under a nearly $85 million investment from Molson Coors to upgrade brewery machinery. The investment will also allow the company’s entire North American portfolio of brands to transition away from plastic rings by 2025. With this announcement, Coors Light becomes the largest beer…
Toyo Ink Group announces sustainability vision
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, has launched the “Toyo Ink Group Sustainability Vision TSV2050/2030” in January 2022, as the long-term strategy for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. The Vision was established in response to recent global trends regarding climate change, carbon neutrality as…
Blackflag Brewing raises entire canning line onto kegs to protect against floods
Australian based brewer, Blackflag Brewing has raised its entire canning line onto kegs as heavy rainfall has caused devastating floods rom the Sunshine Coast down to northern New South Wales. A statement from the firm said, “We’ve recently been commissioning our canning line at White Lies brewing in 17 Mile Rocks for use until our…
Vizzy introduces Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzer
Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzer is eyeing new drinking occasions as it introduces its fifth variety pack, which includes four flavours: Strawberry Orange Mimosa, Pineapple Orange Mimosa, Peach Orange Mimosa, and Pomegranate Orange Mimosa. In conjunction with the launch, Vizzy also is kicking off a new North American marketing campaign for 2022 dubbed “Iz a Vibe,”…
Hello and welcome to March!
The days are finally getting longer and the weather (which we brits are obsessed with) is getting somewhat better. The industry continues on its strong momentum as evidenced by the impressive year end results released in February. This was of no surprise given the great reports we’re hearing from you all however as ever, it’s…