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Budweiser Select makes a national comeback
Anheuser-Busch is giving US drinkers a new low calorie beer option with the nationwide release of Budweiser Select. The 99-calorie beer, previously available only in St. Louis, is now rolling out nationwide, in “response to growing consumer demand for a lower calorie beer option,” the company announced Monday. Budweiser Select was previously available across the country from 2005…
European tube industry robust in 2020 despite pandemic
According to a report by the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA), the European tube industry was extremely robust in 2020 despite the obstacles global markets faced during the COVID pandemic. During 2020, members of ETMA achieved an impressive total production of 11.5 billion tubes made of aluminium, plastic and laminate thanks to lively demand in…
Molson Coors sells Indian breweries to Inbrew Holdings
Molson Coors has offloaded its beer business in India to Singapore-headquartered investment group, Inbrew Holdings, including two breweries and its flagship brand. With its acquisition of Molson Coors India, Inbrew envisions a new-age beverage platform that fulfils India’s need for innovative, contemporary beverage products. The deal includes the company’s Bhankharpur and Saha breweries and its…
Massilly North America chooses New Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press
Massilly North America Inc., a global metal packaging manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Brantford, Ontario and serving North and South America, is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press. The firm’s Ontario headquarters will gain additional capacity, impressive speed and automation, excellent colour reproduction, and North American support with…
Lucky Jack Coffee launches oatmilk latte line
Already known for ready-to-drink cold brews and multi-serve cold brew concentrates, Lucky Jack Coffee, a small batch, hand-crafted, independently owned, organic, sustainable coffee company, is expanding its product offerings to include Nitro Cold Brew Lattes with oat milk. The lattes are available in four flavours, all of which are certified organic, gluten-free, nut-free and kosher: Caramel,…
Fighting Fakes in the Metal Packaging Industry
In the words of Oscar Wilde, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” but this is not a sentiment embraced by legitimate brands around the world. Each year billions of dollars in revenue are lost to criminal organisations producing counterfeit goods from high fashion to pharmaceuticals, through to food and beverages with a myriad in…
Tecnocap publishes first sustainability report
Tecnocap, the metal packaging corporation present in 100 countries on the 5 continents, with about 1000 employees and a turnover aiming at 200 million euros – has published its first Sustainability Report, in order to disclosure its economic, social and environmental performance in the most transparent way. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Sustainability…
Trivium Argentina expands aluminium aerosol can recycling
Trivium Packaging has partnered with a recycling firm in Argentina to increase the recollection and reuse of aluminium aerosol cans. Through the partnership with Creando Conciencia, Trivium Argentina will become the first in Latin America to use post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. The initiative is part of the company’s efforts to raise awareness and accelerate sustainability…
Gallo teams up with Bev’s ‘zero sugar’ canned wine
Bev and E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that the two companies have partnered to help bring Bev and their mission to more consumers across the U.S. As of March 1, 2021, Gallo will become the U.S. distributor for Bev’s portfolio of premium canned wines. The first ever TTB-approved “zero sugar” canned wine…
AB InBev positioned favourably for strong recovery in 2021
The worlds largest brewer, AB InBev, has reported a 5.7% decline in volumes for 2020 due to the pandemic, although positively Q4 saw 1.6% growth. Revenue declined 3.7% in FY2020, with 4.5% growth in Q4. “Consumers rapidly adjusted to the new reality in 2020 by shifting to in-home consumption occasions, increasing adoption of the e-commerce…
