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Guinness non-alcoholic stout recalled two weeks after launch
Diageo has recalled all Guinness 0.0 products in Great Britain due to a “microbiological contamination” just two weeks after launching the non-alcoholic stout. The company said cans of the product, which took four years to develop, may be “unsafe to consume”. The microbiological contamination is thought to have occurred during the production process and the…
Aluminum packaging way ahead in product protection and sustainability
In addition to the overarching COVID-19 discussions, the topics of resource efficiency, sustainability and recycling remain high on the agenda of packaging manufacturers, brand owners and consumers. Efficient product protection ensures supply to the population In the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear, as if under a magnifying glass, how important…
JetINX popularity is soaring with new LSINC Corporation high-speed printer launch
INX has continued to make great strides helping integrators develop complete digital inkjet printing systems with the innovative and cost effective JetINX Printhead Drive and Ink Recirculation system. The latest evidence of its growing popularity is the mid-October introduction of LSINC Corporation’s Perivallo360m, the first in a series of high resolution, contour following decoration printers. LSINC is…
Steve Figueroa Joins Roeslein as VP of Global Construction and Operational Services
Steve Figueroa has joined Roeslein as VP of Global Construction and Operational Services, to the team. Steve brings with him 27 years of experience in industrial projects and is looking forward to applying his knowledge at Roeslein. “I am a project person,” Figueroa stated. “From scheduling, estimates, and project controls to the full management of…
Simmons Pet Food Advances on plans for its canned pet food operation
Simmons Pet Food, a trusted leader in private label and contract manufacturing of pet food, today announced it continues to advance on expansion plans as part of its immediate and long-term growth strategy for its canned pet food operation. The plans include new production capacity scheduled for 2021. The first phase of the current expansion…
EFES Georgia and Crown convert traditional medieval poem into remarkable modern cans
Limited edition beer cans feature work from artist David Matchavariani to celebrate 12th century poem When acclaimed medieval poet Shota Rustaveli penned “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” in the 12th century, he likely never imagined his work would become an irreplaceable part of Georgian history and international literature. The poem, sometimes referred to…
Asahi Super Dry announces new Premium Packaging for the US Market
Asahi Super Dry, the product known for its premium Karakuchi taste that transformed the modern beer market in Japan, has announced it will be launching new packaging for the first time in 15 years in the US market. The upgraded packaging gives the brand a globally consistent visual identity, with its sleek black and silver…
Crown Holdings contemplates selling food cans division
Crown Holdings, one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of packaging products, is considering a sale of its food can business, according to reporters at Bloomberg. The Philadelphia-based company is speaking with advisers about a sale of the unit early next year, Bloomberg’s sources, who have asked not to be identified due to the…
Dave Lewis joins PepsiCo board of directors
Former Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has joined PepsiCo’s board of directors. Lewis stepped down as head of the UK’s biggest retailer in September. PepsiCo chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said Lewis would bring a “unique, global perspective on consumer centricity, retail strategy, operations and supply chain management for consumer-facing brands” to the business. “He is…
The European Aerosol Federation elects a new president for a two year tenure
Urs Hauser, a representative from the Assoziation der Schweizerischen Aerosolindustrie (Switzerland) has succeeded Gilles Baudin a representative from the Comité Français des Aérosols (France), who has served as President for the last two years. Urs Hauser is currently Senior Sales Manager at Pamasol Willi Mäder AG. He has dedicated his career to work with aerosol…
