News in Brief
CCEP invests £31 million in new canning line
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced a new £31million investment at its manufacturing site in Wakefield, Europe’s largest soft drinks plant by volume. The investment will help develop a new state-of-the-art canning line, which will be operational in 2024 and will be capable of producing 2,000 cans per minute. The new line will provide additional production capabilities for…
Britvic launches canned multipacks of its Indian Tonic Water
Britvic is expanding its presence in the UK retail sector with the launch of canned multipacks of its Indian Tonic Water. The 330ml cans will be available in a pack of six in both classic and zero-sugar variants for £4.25, and are aimed to help retailers capitalise on the growth of at-home occasions. According to…
Support for recycling refund programs gaining momentum
Last September, the Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute launched an informational microsite – www.RecyclingRefundsWork.org – that includes guiding principles for efficient and effective recycling refund programs. These principles were endorsed by an ideologically diverse group of organizations; one year later, support for these recycling refund programs continues to grow. Recently, groups including the Alliance for Mission-Based Recyclers, The…
Ball launches report on proprietary new printing technology for sustainable aluminium packaging
Ball has released a new report that examines the transformative power of Eyeris, its proprietary enhanced printing technology for aluminium cans and impact extruded bottles. Ball says that Eyeris offers unparalleled visual appeal in line with the growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging. With over 40,000 Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) launches monthly across 273+ categories, the…
Luxury dog care range launches in aluminium tubes
Luxury pet skincare and lifestyle brand DOG by Dr Lisa has unveiled its latest product launches in the U.S., the Soothing Balm and Coat Masque, specifically designed to address the unique skin needs of dogs combatting coat dryness or irritated skin and packed in aluminium tubes. With a steadfast commitment to pet wellness, DOG by Dr Lisa is setting…
Canadian brewer Labatt Breweries signs distribution agreement with canned beverage brand
Duvernois Creative Spirits have signed a distribution agreement with Labatt Breweries of Canada, one of the largest producers and distributors of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Canada. Effective immediately, Labatt becomes the distributor in Quebec of Duvernois’ non-alcoholic portfolio, which features the Romeo’s Gin non-alcoholic and Bockale brands. Duvernois has been a preeminent figure in the craft spirits…
CMI funds robot to save 1 million cans from landfill
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is utilising an innovative financing model to fund a robot at a California material recovery facility (MRF) owned by Caglia Environmental (Caglia) that sorts single-stream recyclables. Designed by artificial intelligence and robotics company EverestLabs, the robot is expected to capture a little over 1 million used beverage cans (UBCs) a year. CMI used…
Flint Group shines spotlight on UV LED curing technology
As the adoption of UV LED curing gains momentum among narrow web printers due to its numerous benefits, Flint Group has introduced a new whitepaper that closely examines this technology and the role of dual cure inks. The whitepaper, tailored to assist printers and converters in transitioning from traditional mercury-based UV curing to UV LED…
Tata Steel ink investment deal with UK government for largest investment in steel industry for decades
Tata Steel and the UK Government jointly agree on a proposal for the largest investment in the UK Steel Industry for decades. The proposal lays the decarbonisation pathway towards globally competitive and sustainable steel making in Port Talbot, UK Commenting on the announcement, Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran said, “The agreement with the UK Government…
Crown’s Columbian plants achieve ASI Certification
Crown Holdings, Inc’s Crown Colombiana S.A. facility has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard for the manufacturing of aluminium cans. Crown’s operations in Brazil, Mexico and Thailand have previously achieved ASI Performance Standard certification. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard…
