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Molson Coors to use 100% renewable energy in the U.K.
Molson Coors Beverage Company has become the first major U.K. brewer to operate entirely by renewable energy. The maker of Carling, Coors, Doom Bar and other iconic beers has signed a power purchase agreement with RWE, a leading renewable energy company, that supplies its U.K. operations with energy generated from the Tween Bridge wind farm in…
Measuring packaging recycling rates across the US
Ball Corporation in partnership with Eunomia have published a new report entitled ‘The 50 States of Recycling: A States-by-State Assessment of Containers and Packaging Recycling Rates‘, offering the first state-by-state comparison of recycling rates for the most commonly used containers and packaging materials throughout the United States. Notable findings include: Not all recycling is created equal,…
Evian launches sparkling flavoured drink in aluminium cans
Evian has unveiled evian+; a new range of flavored sparkling functional beverages created to ‘feed your mind,’* packaged in recyclable aluminium cans which is a first for the brand. Evian+ is a sparkling drink created with the pure taste of evian natural mineral water and its naturally occurring minerals, further enhanced with a hint of…
CMbE appoints new EMEA Sales Manager
CMB Engineering has announced the appointment of Sales Manager EMEA George Moffat at its UK headquarters in Shipley. Following Andrew Wilkinson’s move to Head of Sales, George will take up his new role commencing immediately. George joined CMbE as an Apprentice in 2008, going on to represent the country as part of Team GB in…
UK spring water company launches eco-friendly can range
A family-run UK spring water company is making its offering more eco-friendly but selling fully recyclable aluminium cans. Swithland Spring Water, based near Loughborough, Leicestershire, has started retailing its water in the 330ml cans, in efforts to provide more sustainable packaging for consumers. Brian Beeby, managing director of Swithland Spring Water, said: “We are all…
BevSource’s ‘The Lab’ becomes SpecMetrix certified
The Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility that provides beverage creators a dedicated resource for pilot runs and quality assurance testing, has been awarded the advanced designation as a SpecMetrix Certified laboratory. This certification acknowledges the company’s demonstrated commitment to ensuring all in the beverage industry can have access to the highest level of film weight quality…
Bud Light Canada expands portfolio with addition of Bud Light Seltzer
Following thousands of requests that have flooded Bud Light Canada’s social channels, the brand has finally announced the arrival of its newest innovation, Bud Light Seltzer. As an extension of the brand’s portfolio, Bud Light Seltzer offers a full fruit taste with 1 gram of sugar and only 80 calories. Bud Light Seltzer is available…
Dantex Group takes plate processing to a new level
Dantex Group has announced the launch of Marathon; a new plate processor, specifically aimed at the growing demands of the metal decoration market. In addition to being easy to use and maintain, faster and more practical, Marathon will bring higher productivity and new sustainable standards to the industry within a technology package never seen before.…
Last call for Colored by INX Can Design Contest entries
INX is calling for the last entries into the Colored by INX Can Design Contest as the deadline for entries approaches. All beverage brand owners and marketers, breweries, can makers, design agencies and others have until April 30 to submit entries for the second annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest. To be eligible, entrants…
Amfora London joins UK’s growing canned wine sector
Amfora London is bringing a range of wines in cans to the UK market. The wines, which come from Northern Italy and the US West Coast, include a selection of white, red, rose and sparkling options in 25cl cans. The company will start by launching seven wines from two wineries. The wines from the US…
