News in Brief
Berlin Packaging acquires the Juvasa Group
Hybrid packaging supplier Berlin Packaging has acquired the Juvasa Group, a group of companies focused on the supply of glass, plastic, and metal packaging for the food and beverage industry. Based in Sevilla, Spain, and with locations throughout Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands, the Juvasa Group has an extensive commercial presence and logistical capabilities.…
More than half of millennials and Gen-Zers in UK embrace wine in cans
A survey from Ball has revealed more than half of Millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain drink or plan to drink wine served in cans. Some 52 percent of people aged 18 to 44 drink wine in cans or plan to do so in the next 12 months. This compares to 38 percent of people aged…
Novelis completes expansion of Brazilian aluminium plant
Atlanta’s rolled aluminium firm Novelis has announced the completion of its US$150 million expansion of its aluminium rolling and recycling capacity at the Pindamonhangaba plant, Brazil. Novelis increased capacity of both its aluminium recycling and rolling operations at the plant by 100 thousand metric tons. With the new capacity, the plant is now capable of…
Tiger Brands product recall extended to Australia
Sapro Australia is recalling Koo brand vegetable products for a canning failure that may cause microbial contamination and if consumed, could lead to illness. Tiger Brands, parent company of Koo, identified some cans with defective side seams at one of its South African sites through internal testing and quality assurance processes. As a result, in…
Sussex Brewery invests in Innovus machinery
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit businesses across all sectors, including the craft beer industry, but with Innovus’ help, one local brewer has been able to thrive in these challenging times. West Sussex start-up Bestens Brewery moved to a new HQ in Lower Beeding back in the summer of 2018, enabling them to base a brewery,…
Skinny Drinks Group makes three new hires
Skinny Drinks Group has continued its recruitment drive by headhunting another three members of staff. The maker of the first zero-calorie, zero sugar and 100% natural mixer to have been launched in the UK reported earlier in the summer that it had more than doubled revenues in the first five months of the year, with expansion of its production…
Last chance to submit BAMA award entry
BAMA are now taking bookings for the 2021 BAMA Forum & Awards Dinner with all award entries due by 5pm 30th August. The categories are: Aerosol of the Year – a new aerosol product made in the UK but sold ANYWHERE in the world. Aerosol Packaging – aerosol PACKAGING made in the UK but sold ANYWHERE in…
Princes Group commits to ambitious carbon neutrality targets
Mitsubishi-owned Princes Group is committing carbon neutrality across its entire global operation by 2030, an ambitious project that will require significant shifts to its supply chain. The target is part of the group’s new “2030 Green Goals” initiative, which will be implemented over the next 10 years, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, increasing internal energy…
Heineken releases canned sparkling wine
Crafted from connection and made for connection, Comb & Hive is a crisp wine made with wildflower honey and real sugar fermented to harmonious perfection with orange blossom flower and a hint of fizz. Comb & Hive takes a renewed approach to wine by turning honey and sugar into a refreshing, easy to drink sparkling…
Aluminium cans to replace plastic bottles in Japan
A select number of Japanese brands are offering drinks packaged in aluminium cans instead of plastic bottles. The decision is framed as a counteractive measure in the fight against marine plastic pollution. Ryohin Keikaku Co, a group of independently managed Japanese stores that also operates beverage vendor Muji, has sold all 12 teas and soft…