News in Brief
AkzoNobel marks 30 years of supporting Dulux Community RePaint
AkzoNobel is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Community RePaint Network, originally launched through funding provided by Dulux in 1993 and subsequently solely sponsored by the brand. Since its inception, the network has collected 7.8 million litres of paint and distributed 5.4 million litres of paint to those who need it. According to the British Coatings…
Local Weather announces nationwide launch
Local Weather is expanding into all 513 Whole Foods Market stores across the US. Additional market expansion rolling out throughout the end of the year includes key partnerships with Erewhon, Bristol Farms, Misfits Market, Imperfect Foods, Gopuff and more. Local Weather will be more accessible than ever to consumers seeking a healthier, more sustainable alternative to…
New INX Sustainability Report details ESG commitments
INX International Ink Co. has released its inaugural Sustainability Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the company’s evolving practices. The company says its extensive 36-page report emphasises its continuing commitment to become a greener company, and how it translates into providing customers with best-in-class ink and technology solutions that enable world-class printing standards. Since the…
Aluminium industry backs new greenhouse gas initiative
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has launched a new initiative that commits to transparently and publicly track ambition and progress in greenhouse gas reduction of all its member companies. This initiative, which is being launched at the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, has already been backed by major aluminium producers as the sector continues to act on reducing…
Prime Controls welcomes new Field Service Installer and System Installation Coordinator
Prime Controls has appointed Andy Trejo as the company’s new Field Service Installer and System Installation Coordinator. Trejo will be responsible for field service, training, and support along with product installations of the company’s growing line of can and end leak detection systems. He joins the Prime Controls team from SpecMetrix where he served as…
White Claw launches alcohol free seltzer
White Claw, which changed the way adults drink when it pioneered the innovative, refreshing Hard Seltzer beverage category, is now redefining Drinking itself with the launch of an entirely new beverage category: White Claw 0% Alcohol. It’s a one-of-a-kind premium seltzer for adults, with a depth of complexity that tastes, feels, and looks like no…
Canned margerita brand raises $2m in funding
sipMARGS, the award-winning canned Margarita company, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to redefine the ready-to-drink cocktail market. sipMARGS has successfully raised $2 million in funding led by Lab Capital Advisors to fuel its continued growth and innovation. sipMARGS, which launched in the spring of 2021, has quickly gained recognition for its commitment…
Vinca launches organic Sicilian wine in Ardagh’s 187 ml Wine Cans
Vinca has launched a new series of its organic wine range from Sicily in 187ml cans from Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP). The wine is produced from organic grapes grown on the west coast of Sicily. Vinca’s wines have won countless awards in the UK, received listings with British Airways and Planet Organic and are now exporting…
Canned Wine Co. launches new range into online UK retailer
Canned Wine Co. are launching two new lines into the online grocer Ocado, from December. This exciting new launch aims to bring exceptional canned wines to a wider audience, showcasing their unique terroir and varietal characteristics. The premium single varietal range will focus strongly on their region of origin. From two key winemaking regions in…
Eviosys opens new R&D centre in UK
Eviosys, has offered a first-hand look inside its Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Wantage, UK, for the first time. The opening of this cutting-edge facility marks a significant milestone in Eviosys’ mission to drive innovation and cement its status as the go-to brand partner for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Eviosys’ extensive R&D Network…
