News in Brief
Ball Metalpack’s Milwaukee plant now operational
Ball Metalpack has announced the addition of a new two-piece food can production line at its Milwaukee manufacturing plant. The line is operational as of today. The new, high-speed two-piece food can production line will support the production of millions of food cans per year and will allow Ball Metalpack to meet growing demand from…
True North Pure Energy Seltzer launch shakes up seltzer water category
Inspired by outdoor adventures and experiences, the True North Pure Energy Seltzer launch will overhaul the sparkling water category and introduces a new arena of functional effervescence. True North Pure Energy Seltzer delivers all-natural hydration fuelled by nature and inspired by the way you live life. True North will roll out in the U.S., initially on…
Agua Bonita raises $1 million in pre-seed round
Beverage start-up Agua Bonita has raised more than $1 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round. Participating investors include Convivialite Ventures, Cedar Capital and Supply Change Capital. Agua Bonita offers a twist on the traditional Mexican refreshment aguas frescas, flavoured waters typically formulated with sugar and primarily available in fountain drink applications. The brand’s canned still…
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer margarita variety pack launching in 2022
Fresh off news that it will take its core variety pack national in January, Molson Coors Beverage Company will release a second variety pack of the fast-growing hard seltzer brand featuring margarita flavours, in 2022. Each of the four tropical flavours in the Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Margarita Hard Seltzer Variety Pack, including Signature Margarita, Tropical…
German brewer invests in KHS canning line
German brewer, Dortmunder Brauereien, has purchased a sustainable canning line from KHS. Last month, the KHS Innofill Can DVD was delivered by heavy goods transport to the new production shop of the Dortmunder Brauereien located in the northern part of the city where it will form the heart of the new canning line. With an…
Silgan buys Easytech
Rigid packaging solutions provider Silgan Holdings has acquired Italian company Easytech Closures for €31.5m ($36.5m). Easytech is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of easy-open and sanitary metal ends used with metal containers primarily for food applications in Europe. With a manufacturing facility in Fisciano, the company is expected to generate around €38m or $45m…
Coles launches Australia’s first tequila seltzer with El Sueño
Coles has jumped on a booming drink trend that first became popular in the US, launching Australia’s first ever tequila seltzer. Hard seltzers, a low-calorie alcoholic beverage that involves mixing a spirit with sparkling water and fruit, began hitting Australian stores at the end of last year after having huge success in the US. Coles Liquor…
Cacolac invests €5 million to increase canned wine production
Canned wines have seen a spike in popularity in populations across Europe and America looking for portability and convenience. Over half of young people in the UK have consumed them, or plan to in the coming future, and they are commonly stocked in US supermarkets. Markets renowned for their wine production, such as Italy and…
Alcoa sets ambitious sustainability goals
Alcoa Corporation has announced an ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations by 2050. This endeavour to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 for direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) emissions aligns with the Company’s strategic priority to advance sustainably and complements the Company’s existing targets, which include reducing…
AB InBev explores $1.2 Billion sale of German beer brands
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV Chief Executive Officer Michel Doukeris, is considering a sale of some German beer brands it has owned for decades, as the world’s largest brewer aims to prune its less profitable businesses and trim debt. According to Bloomberg, the brewer is exploring the sale of labels such as Franziskaner Weissbier, Hasseroeder and Spaten.…
