News in Brief
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,”…
Flint Group Completes Sale of its XSYS Division to Lone Star affiliate
Flint Group has confirmed the successful completion of the sale of its XSYS division (XSYS) to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds (Lone Star), a global private equity firm. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Steve Dryden, Flint Group CEO, said, “We are delighted to have completed the sale of our XSYS division.…
South African cider sold in cans due to glass shortage
The initial “spontaneous reaction” to Savanna sold in cans has been positive, Distell CEO Richard Rushton has said. The cider has only been sold in bottles since its launch in 1996. But Distell, which also produces other brands like Hunter’s and Klipdrift, has been struggling with a “severe” glass shortage in South Africa, which forced…
Madrí Excepcional expands to U.K. off-trade
Madrí Excepcional has won over pub-goers since it launched in the U.K. in 2020. Now the European-style lager is expanding its reach with a national launch in the off-trade next month. “It’s been a huge sensation, and there was a lot of demand from consumers and off-trade customers to bring it to retail,” says Kevin…
Tom Giddings appointed Alupro’s Executive Director
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as Executive Director. Previously Interim General Manager, Giddings takes up the role with immediate effect. As Executive Director, Giddings will be responsible for leading Alupro as it works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet, and exceed, recycling targets for aluminium packaging.…
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…