News in Brief
Crown announces latest winners of it’s annual Chairman’s Sustainability Awards
Crown Holdings has announced the latest winners of its annual Chairman’s Sustainability Awards, which honour individual manufacturing facilities within the Company’s global network for exemplary contributions across three categories – Environmental, Safety and Social. This year’s awards cycle marks the 10th anniversary of the program and celebrates the collective effort of its widespread team throughout…
Emerald Canning Partners signs distribution agreement with Nevis Brands
Nevis Brands, a provider of cannabis beverage products, has secured an agreement with Emerald Canning Partners to exclusively produce and distribute Major in the state of Michigan. The parties’ agreement remains subject to approval of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency before they begin their formal work to bring these exciting products to market. Michigan saw cannabis…
AkzoNobel invests in coatings technology to support beverage can industry transition
The beverage can industry’s ongoing efforts to move to products free from materials of concern are being boosted by the launch of next generation coatings technology from AkzoNobel – while a new production plant is also being constructed in Spain. The company’s Packaging Coatings business has just launched the first two products in its new…
Belvac introduces the Belvac Carrier Ring Bottle
Belvac have launched a new initiative, designed to support the transition to a brighter and greener future. Belvac say that the Belvac Carrier Ring Bottle, which was launched on National Recycling Day, is the future of sustainable packaging. The lightweight aluminium bottle features an integrated transport ring, allowing it to be a direct replacement package…
New non-alcoholic wine ‘Sparkling Blanc’ from OJOY
Ojoy Sparkling Wine has launched Sparkling Blanc, the flagship offering in its collection of fine dealcoholized wines. Unlike other non-alcoholic wines that lack flavour and depth, Sparkling Blanc is bursting with character and complexity, suited perfectly for the discerning palates of people who love wine. New OJOY Sparkling Blanc NA Wine is now available nationwide…
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…
