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French beverage group invests in new filling line
Leading French beverage group Ogeu is taking a significant step into growing markets by investing in a brand-new filling line: a major facility that will see an impressive range of Ogeu’s household-name brands packaged in cans for the first time. Having chosen Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) as their partner on the journey into large-scale can production,…
Trivium launches first sustainability report
Trivium Packaging has released its inaugural sustainability report that highlights the extensive sustainability activities implemented across its global operations, reinforces its unwavering commitment to tackling climate change by putting sustainability as a core element of all products and operations, and unveils its long-term sustainability strategy—an action plan for creating an innovative, value-creating ecosystem for all…
Unilever extends refillable packaging trials across UK
In 2020, Unilever announced its largest in-store refill trial in Europe, in Asda’s sustainability store in Leeds. Since the launch, the company has been able to review our progress as the appetite for refillable products increases and consumers look to reduce their plastic consumption. With the Asda trial proving popular with shoppers, Unilever are expanding…
Pneumatic Scale Angelus launches new canning line
To help craft beverage producers meet the growing demand for hard seltzers, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, sparkling wines and higher-carbonation beers, Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA), a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company with nearly 130 years of canning experience, has introduced the CB50C counter-pressure integrated canning line. Employing six individual filling heads and a single-head seamer, the CB50C uses isobarometric counter-pressure…
Ardagh teams up with Spanish brewer to launch new canned beer
Discerning beer drinkers in Spain will be excited at the launch of Ambar DOBLE IPA, a brand-new canned beer from independent brewery Cervezas Ambar, and a must-try for serious fans of heavy hops. The brewery’s popular Ambar IPA already attracts consumers who enjoy the traditional, darker, hoppy beers often seen in British pubs. The eye-catching…
HUN launches the UK’s first alcohol free canned wine
Award-winning, millennial canned wine brand, HUN, is set to expand its core product range with the launch of the UK’s first alcohol-free wine in a can. Launching from June 11th, HUN Alcohol Free (AF) (0.5% ABV, 200ml) is a vegan sparkling white wine made from single origin South African Chenin Blanc grapes, presented in striking gold cans. The…
Feel-good packaging from CANPACK for wellness drink
As part of the ‘wellness’ trend, functional beverages are a growing sector which commonly includes ingredients from plants and herbs, along with vitamins and minerals associated with physical or mental health benefits. Regenera is a fruit-flavoured, functional drink made from herbal extracts that aims to combat the side effects of hang-over. CANPACK has collaborated with…
Waterloo Sparkling Water the official sparkling water of World Surf League
Waterloo Sparkling Water, based in Austin and known for its refreshing fruit-inspired flavoured sparkling waters, is the Official Sparkling Water of the World Surf League (WSL). Waterloo is also partnering on an exciting, new WSL original video series airing in 2021. The WSL is the global home of surfing, dedicated to changing the world through…
Atwater Brewery unveils ‘refreshed’ new packaging in time for summer
Atwater Brewery is making a splash this summer with refreshed packaging that aims to create a more consistent look across its portfolio of beers. The Detroit-based brewery debuted its new look this month across its cans and bottles in an effort to better stand out on shelves to drinkers across its distribution footprint. “The idea is to…
Hanil Company signs new agreement with SLAC
Hanil Company has signified their intent to purchase a complete set of production lines for 2 pcs cans equipment capable of producing in excess of 2 billion cans per annum and corresponding installation and commissioning services from SLAC, with the total estimated amount at about RMB 340 million. A press release issued to the Shenzhen…
