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AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction
AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint have mutually agreed not to proceed with the company’s intended acquisition of Kansai’s paints and coatings activities in Africa. Commenting on the decision, AkzoNobel CEO, Greg Poux-Guillaume, says: “It’s disappointing that this intended acquisition cannot move forward, but we remain committed to our strong businesses and leading brands in Africa. As…
Liquid Death rebrands ‘Armless Palmer’ iced tea beverage after lawsuit threats
Canned water company Liquid Death has announced they will change the branding of their “Armless Palmer” iced tea/lemonade beverage after they were threatened with a lawsuit. In an Instagram post, the company announced they were changing the name of the drink to “Dead Billionaire.” Liquid Death’s post claims a “large enterprise” threatened to sue them over…
Miller Lite’s BeerCracker opens cold ones with holiday cheer
Sometimes, you need a break from spiked eggnog and all of the best holiday brews during the Christmas season. For a change, you can crack open something more familiar that you may enjoy year-round. In 2022, Miller Lite embraced the Yuletide joy by giving the gift of beer with its unique Christmas Tree Keg Stand, which proved…
Roeslein Poland Receives Good Business for the Commune Award
On November 16, 2023, during a gala in Warsaw, Poland, the PAP Local Government Service announced the results of the first edition of the “Good Business for the Commune 2023” competition. The award recognises companies that cooperate harmoniously with the local government and significantly impact local development. The Dębno Commune entered the competition with Roeslein…
Mananalu water launches limited-edition aluminium bottle
Mananalu – the aluminium-bottled water brand on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics – has announced the anticipated launch of its limited-edition “Aquaman” bottle to celebrate the upcoming release of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” The 22-ounce “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” bottle is available in a six pack on Mananalu’s site ($29.99/6 pack), and at select…
Beer Institute launches website to educate about aluminium tariffs
The Beer Institute, the longest-standing national trade organisation advocating for the beer industry, has launched MidwestPremiumExposed.org to enlighten consumers and legislators about the Midwest Premium (MWP). The MWP, or Metal Weight Premium, is a pricing mechanism that enables aluminium manufacturers to impose a fee on end-users for metal not covered by tariffs. Currently, no governing authority…
Anheuser-Busch invests $13 Million in its Georgia brewery
Anheuser-Busch has reached a $13 million investment in its Cartersville Brewery this year, which has gone towards ongoing capital projects designed to increase capabilities and support ongoing improvements at the brewery. The new projects include strengthening the brewery’s beyond beer and craft production capabilities, as well as upgrades to its facility infrastructure and equipment that…
UK brewery invests £1m to increase canning capacity
British craft lager pioneer Freedom Brewery is investing more than £1m in a new canning line and autopack machine, increasing capacity five-fold. Freedom Brewery launched its can range, starting with Freedom Craft Lager in 2020, following increased demand for canned products. The range has continued to demonstrate significant growth, with the brewery selling more than 3.7m…
Domino celebrates investments in digital printing solutions
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), the global expert in digital printing and coding and marking, has made significant investments in its Digital printing solutions division as part of a commitment to broadening its range of solutions and services for the labels and corrugated packaging sectors. Most recently, Domino has created a state-of-the-art training centre close to its Cambridgeshire (UK) headquarters…
Princes names new head of operations for its canning division
International food and drink group Princes has announced three new appointments across its UK manufacturing leadership team. After leading the Group’s canning operations in Long Sutton and Wisbech over the past 10 years, Rob James has taken up the role of Group Engineering Director. Henry Butters has been appointed as the new Head of Operations…
