
Bud Light Increases Transparency with its New Labelling
Consumers are demanding more and more transparency regarding the constituents of the products they buy, and in response Bud Light has become the first beer brand in the United States to add a comprehensive on-pack product information label; its new secondary packaging design will hit stores in February.

Beautiful New Coffee Can Instant Hit in UAE
Ardagh Group has produced one of the most original and eye-catching cans for the luxury iced coffee brand Gaya Gold Coffee. Manufactured at Ardagh Group’s Deventer, Netherlands plant for the Dutch brand owner Concept Drinks, the stylish can has already made an instant impact on the UAE (United Arab Emirates) market and will soon be launched in other Middle Eastern markets.

Crown and Piper-Heidsieck Collaborate on Champagne Packaging
Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging Europe has been working with champagne producer Piper-Heidsieck to launch a limited edition promotional tin to celebrate the Australian Open tennis tournament (14-27 January 2019).

Crown Aerosols Showcase at ADF 2019
Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging Europe will present a range of new decorative finishes and smart packaging technology at the Aerosol Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfumes Cosmetics & Design (ADF & PCD) 2019.

Corona trials plastic-free six pack rings
Beer brand Corona will be introducing its plastic-free six pack rings for testing in Mexico this year, as part of its mission with Parley for the Oceans to provide the industry with eco-friendly packaging.

Hinterkopf acquires impact-extrusion press licence from Schuler Pressen
Production of the Schuler Pressen GmbH range of impact-extrusion presses used for the manufacture of aluminium monobloc aerosol cans and tubes has been licensed to production line experts Hinterkopf GmbH.
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ADF & PCD PARIS 30 – 31 Jan 2019 – There’s still time to register
It is not too late to register for the 2019 ADF & PCD Exhibition in Paris 30 -31 Jan. The ADF&PCD Paris exhibition is Europe's premier expert event for aerosol and cosmetic packaging, where the leading suppliers of aerosol, dispensing and cosmetic packaging from different sectors present their innovations to the industry.

Select Metal Litho Greenville Awarded First “SpecMetrix Certified’’ Plant Designation
Independent metal coating and decorating leader, Metal Litho and Laminating, LLC dba Select Metal Litho Greenville, has secured the advanced designation as a SpecMetrix Certified facility based on their demonstrated commitment to the highest level of film weight quality and control.

Health and Eco-Savvy Millennials Boost Sales for Canned Wine
According to the wine market advisers and analysts, BW 166, sales of canned wine grew 43 percent in the US from June 2017 to June 2018, and data from Nielsen, the global information and measurement company, showed canned wine is a $45 million business. Forbes also found that canned wine looks to become a huge trend in 2019.

Berlin Packaging Opens New Mega Warehouse in California
Berlin Packaging, a leading supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, has announced the opening of its newest mega-warehouse in Ontario, California. Strategically located near the busiest seaport in the United States, the adjoining Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and with easy access to I-10 and I-15 highways, the 231,000-square-foot Ontario mega-warehouse strengthens Berlin Packaging’s operations in Southern California, complementing the company’s existing almost 100,000-square-foot facility in Santa Ana.