News in Brief
North American Aluminum Associations calls for increased import monitoring
The Aluminum Association, Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio and the Aluminium Association of Canada have called for continued tariff-free trade, increased import monitoring and stronger trade enforcement in a letter to trade officials in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The letter came ahead of a summit today in Mexico City highlighting the past and future…
Molson Coors aims to go ‘bigger and bolder’ in ’24, CCO says
The roots of Molson Coors’ historic gains in 2023 can be traced back to the progress it made and the lessons it’s learned as it turned the business around over the course of the last four years, Chief Commercial Officer Michelle St. Jacques told industry insiders this week. What’s more, Molson Coors’ trends mark a…
Passion Tree unveils first-ever mini hard seltzer
Passion Tree, an eco-friendly hard seltzer company from Southern California, has introduced the first-ever mini hard seltzer — Passion Tree Minis — the new refreshing, fun-sized option to moderate drinking, bridging the gap between non-alcoholic and low-ABV beverages by focusing on portion size. Passion Tree Minis, served in its new signature mini-sized can of 7.5oz., officially rolled-out through…
Alupro to discuss sustainable aluminium packaging at Local Authority Conference
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will share his thoughts on optimising aluminium packaging recycling at the 2023 CLAIRE Wales Group Conference. Taking place on 17 November at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales, the event will explore what the future of recycling looks like and the role of collaboration in accelerating progress. Bringing together…
UFC and Monaco extend multi year partnership
UFC and Atomic Brands have announced a multi-year expansion of their U.S. marketing partnership that showcases Monaco Cocktail’s line of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages within UFC’s biggest events, including Pay-Per-Views, Fight Nights, and the ground breaking reality series, The Ultimate Fighter. UFC and Atomic Brands announce a multi-year expansion of their U.S. marketing partnership centered on…
Cortec releases metal packaging solution
Cortec has released new metal packaging solution with an eye to sustainability and convenience! CorShield VpCI-146 Heat Sealable Paper combines the heat sealable properties of EcoShield Heat Sealable Paper with the corrosion inhibiting properties of CorShield VpCI-146 Paper for a dual corrosion inhibiting heat sealable paper that opens the door to a wide variety of…
MPE welcomes new CEO Krassimira Kazashka
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) are delighted to announce the arrival of our new CEO, Krassimira Kazashka. With over two decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of EU institutions, policies, and business associations, Krassimira will add value to the industry and the MPE team. Before joining MPE, Krassimira worked for multinational companies, European associations, and the…
DrinkPak announces Fort Worth Expansion
Contract manufacturer of aluminium canned beverages DrinkPak is expanding operations with two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including one in Northeast Fort Worth. This facility will be in the Trammel Crow development at 35 Eagle industrial park, located at I-35W and Eagle Parkway in Fort Worth. The second facility will be located at…
Lawson’s Finest Liquids releases Nitro Stout in a can
Lawson’s Finest Liquids has released a deliciously smooth Nitro Stout in time for the winter holiday season. Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Nitro Stout (5.4% ABV) is an Irish-style Dry Stout at its creamiest, smoothest and finest. After years of being a fan-favourite draft release in the taproom, this luxuriously creamy brew is now available in 4-packs…
B&G Foods sells Green Giant US canned vegetable line to Seneca Foods
B&G Foods has announced the sale of the ambient element of its Green Giant vegetable product line in the US to Seneca Foods. Seneca, a supplier of branded and private-label packaged fruit and vegetables, has been the long-time co-manufacturer for shelf-stable Green Giant products in the US. The financial details of the deal were not…
