News in Brief
French supermarket pulls Pepsi from shelves due to high prices
A supermarket chain has said it will no longer sell Pepsi and 7up in protest against “unacceptable” price rises. French retail giant Carrefour said it plans to ditch PepsiCo products after repeated price increases despite the cost of living crisis. Shelves once stocked with PepsiCo drinks will be now accompanied by a note that reads: “We are no…
Sanpellegrino adds new sugar free flavours to its line-up
The La Dolce Vita lifestyle you’re craving is just one sip away! This new year, embrace what Italians affectionately call “the good life” with all-new Sanpellegrino Zero Grams Added Sugar Italian Sparkling Drinks. To celebrate the expansion of its delicious beverage collection, Sanpellegrino is giving fans zero excuses to live La Dolce Vita by offering the chance to win $10,000, which one…
Good Time Brewing Company expands with Direct-to-Consumer shipping
Good Time Brewing Company, founded by bar industry luminary Michael “Mikey” McFerran, has launched its direct-to-consumer sales for its non-alcoholic beer. The brand successfully debuted in New York City in Fall 2023 with a curated list of establishments such as Veselka and Attaboy, and is now available for at-home enjoyment. Mikey McFerran, creator of Good…
Domestic aluminium demand down 4.4% in Q3 2023
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) declined 4.4% through the first three quarters of 2023. “Despite some softness in the market following near record shipments in 2022, aluminium demand remains near the 10-year average during a time…
The Ohio Art Company acquires Allstate Can Company
The Ohio Art Company has acquired all of the assets of Allstate Can Company, a premier general and specialty can maker in the United States. The acquisition, according to Elena West, CEO of The Ohio Art Company, “will significantly broaden our capabilities beyond lithography, allowing us to deliver a broad range of services to meet…
KHS’ extensive canning expertise proves convincing
Today’s variety of beverage cans would be unthinkable without advanced production technology. Pioneering filling equipment from KHS has countless customers convinced here – from flourishing medium-sized breweries to enterprises operating in the high-capacity range. In North America in particular beverage producers appreciate the decades of expertise accumulated by the turnkey supplier, as the examples of…
Wild Planet donates $1.1m in canned food
Wild Planet has donated $1.1 million in food (the equivalent of 710,000 meals) in 2023 to aid sites across the U.S. As part of its donation efforts for the full year, Wild Planet is partnering with Feed the Hungry this holiday season to provide its nourishing canned seafood options to communities facing economic hardships and food…
Chameleon creates Girl Scout Cookie inspired cold-brew flavours
Chameleon Organic Coffee, the original purveyors of consciously crafted bottled cold-brew coffee, today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest girl-led organisation in the world, to introduce delicious variations of Chameleon’s award-winning cold-brew, featuring Girl Scout Cookie inspired flavours, launching in the coming months. A first-time licensee…
Thousands of baby formula cans recalled due to contamination
Thousands of cans of Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition’s infant formula sold in the U.S. are being recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced Sunday. The recall comes after Israeli health authorities confirmed a type of bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii was found in cans that were being imported into Israel from the U.S. The recall includes 675,030…
Welcome to January!
A happy New year to you all as we enter 2024, I can hardly believe I’m saying those words! Recycling remains a key theme of the last 12 months with companies embracing new technologies and strategies designed to help them meet ambitious climate goals. The metal packaging sector is undoubtedly, an important cog in the…