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Beer Institute launches website to educate about aluminium tariffs
The Beer Institute, the longest-standing national trade organisation advocating for the beer industry, has launched MidwestPremiumExposed.org to enlighten consumers and legislators about the Midwest Premium (MWP). The MWP, or Metal Weight Premium, is a pricing mechanism that enables aluminium manufacturers to impose a fee on end-users for metal not covered by tariffs. Currently, no governing authority…
Anheuser-Busch invests $13 Million in its Georgia brewery
Anheuser-Busch has reached a $13 million investment in its Cartersville Brewery this year, which has gone towards ongoing capital projects designed to increase capabilities and support ongoing improvements at the brewery. The new projects include strengthening the brewery’s beyond beer and craft production capabilities, as well as upgrades to its facility infrastructure and equipment that…
UK brewery invests £1m to increase canning capacity
British craft lager pioneer Freedom Brewery is investing more than £1m in a new canning line and autopack machine, increasing capacity five-fold. Freedom Brewery launched its can range, starting with Freedom Craft Lager in 2020, following increased demand for canned products. The range has continued to demonstrate significant growth, with the brewery selling more than 3.7m…
Domino celebrates investments in digital printing solutions
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), the global expert in digital printing and coding and marking, has made significant investments in its Digital printing solutions division as part of a commitment to broadening its range of solutions and services for the labels and corrugated packaging sectors. Most recently, Domino has created a state-of-the-art training centre close to its Cambridgeshire (UK) headquarters…
Princes names new head of operations for its canning division
International food and drink group Princes has announced three new appointments across its UK manufacturing leadership team. After leading the Group’s canning operations in Long Sutton and Wisbech over the past 10 years, Rob James has taken up the role of Group Engineering Director. Henry Butters has been appointed as the new Head of Operations…
Corona partners with Talia Coles on colour changing can
Corona has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with celebrity fashion designer Talia Coles, the creative genius behind Snoop Dogg’s iconic looks in the brand’s “La Vida Más Fina” campaign. Coined Feliz Navi-Drip, the exclusive holiday pairing consists of limited-edition holiday cans of Corona Extra and matching robes, both designed by Talia. In fact, the collection marks…
Hydro opens new US aluminium recycling plant
Hydro has opened its Cassopolis aluminium recycling plant in the U.S., 18 months after breaking ground at the site. The USD 150 million Michigan plant will produce 120,000 metric tonnes of recycled aluminium annually. “With the U.S. experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, this is a great day for Cassopolis, Michigan and for Hydro. This project is…
Coopers places big beer cans across Australia
Coopers is celebrating its status as the last locally owned and operated big-beer brand in Australia with a new campaign via Special Australia. The ‘Local, Everywhere’ campaign established Coopers as the local beer of Australia. “Although Coopers may be born in Adelaide, it’s raised by locals all over Australia, making Coopers truly Local Everywhere,” the…
Government misses opportunity to confirm Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – UK Steel
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt missed a major opportunity by not confirming a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in his Autumn Statement this week, says trade association UK Steel. “The country is now in danger of playing catch-up with the EU on timetables, leaving a critical, trade-exposed industry at risk,” the association observes.…
METPACK 2026 cut to 4 days
Messe Essen METPACK Committee have agreed to adjust the trade fair period to four days, a move that they say, will make the event more efficient and attractive. This means that the international metal packaging industry will next meet from 5 to 8 May 2026 in Halls 1, 2 and 3 of Messe Essen to…
