News in Brief
Hormel finalises deal for Planters
Hormel Foods Corp has completed the acquisition of the Planters snacking portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Co. The $3.35 billion transaction includes most products sold under the Planters brand, including mixed nuts, trail mix, Nutrition products, Cheez Balls, Cheez Curls and Corn Nuts branded products. The agreement also includes global intellectual property rights to the…
Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse release aluminium bottled whiskey
Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse is due to release a new limited edition whiskey, Switchback Single Malt, “A Whiskey Made for Adventures”. The company said that the lightweight, durable aluminium bottle is easy to toss in with any outdoor gear and take along into the backcountry. Once the whiskey has been enjoyed, the bottle can be…
‘Bev’ Becomes the official canned wine of the rose bowl stadium
LA-based canned wine brand Bev has become the Official Canned Wine partner of the Rose Bowl Stadium, the start of a three-year long partnership with America’s Stadium. Bev’s zero sugar canned wines will be served at all Rose Bowl Stadium events, including concerts, sporting events, and the monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market – as well…
Benefits of aluminium packaging discussed on Packaging Day
Packaging is a constant companion of consumers in everyday life. They make an important but often neglected contribution to our society. Many consumers are unaware that aluminium packaging only accounts for around one percent of the packaging marketed in Germany, although the high-performance all-rounders are apparently omnipresent. Reason enough to take a closer look at…
Sherwin-Williams publishes 2020 sustainability report
Sherwin-Williams has issued its 2020 Sustainability Report: Building in the Good, reflecting progress made in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey, as well as introducing its new sustainability goals and aspirations. The report is available here. Recent achievements include: Reduced carbon emissions by nearly 17% since 2017 Reduced employee injuries by nearly 50% since 2015…
Can-One gets takeover offer from major shareholder
Can-One Bhd has received a notice of unconditional mandatory takeover offer from major shareholder Eller Axis Sdn Bhd to acquire the remaining shares in Can-One not owned by Eller Axis and the ultimate offeror Yeoh Jin Hoe for RM2.50 per share. According to the notice of the offer from UOB Kay Hian sent on behalf…
Kaiser receives provisional ASI performance standard certification
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation rolling mill near Evansville, Indiana has received the Performance Standard Certification with Provisional status from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its ingot casting centres, rolling mills and finishing production centres. The Warrick facility is one of only four dedicated rolling mills in North America for the packaging industry and is the…
Sparkling Ice Spiked Hard Seltzer teams up with Actress Alyson Hannigan
Actress Alyson Hannigan has teamed up with Sparkling Ice Spiked to create a series of entertaining social content that showcases everyday moments that exceed all expectations. The partnership launched over the Memorial Day Weekend with Hannigan sharing her plans to start the holiday weekend off early by enjoying the full-flavored hard seltzer, while also expressing…
ArcelorMittal makes first investment through its XCarb innovation fund
ArcelorMittal have announced the completion of its first XCarb innovation fund investment since launching the initiative in March 2021. The company has invested an initial $10 million in Heliogen, a renewable energy technology company which focuses on ‘unlocking the power of sunlight to replace fossil fuels’. Heliogen’s technology will harness solar energy by using a…
Banks brothers launch premium canned wine brand
The trio behind Michelin-starred restaurants The Black Swan and Roots, brothers Tommy and James Banks and business partner Matt Lockwood, have launched their own range of premium canned wines. Available from next month, the eponymous Bank Brothers brand will launch with a Syrah Mourvèdre and a Chardonnay, both made with grapes sourced from small growers…
