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Crown Holdings expands Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications to Asia Pacific
As part of the commitments laid out in its Twentyby30 sustainability program to help advance responsible supply chains, Crown has expanded its Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications into the Asia Pacific region. The Company’s Nong Khae and Crown TCP beverage packaging plants in Thailand were recently awarded the ASI Performance Standard certification, bringing the total facilities in…
Suntory chooses Australia as model for canned cocktail expansion
Japan’s Suntory Beverage & Food sees Australia as a model for integrating canned alcoholic drinks into offerings in other global markets, CEO Makiko Ono said. As Japan’s second-biggest domestic maker of soft drinks, Suntory Beverage has traditionally focused on non-alcohol offerings under the umbrella of global spirits maker Suntory Group. This month, the group said…
Dongwon F&B launches 100% plant-based canned ‘ham’
Dongwon F&B has launched a vegetable canned ham-style product, My Plant Original, to become a total protein provider while moving towards the popularisation of plant-based meat alternatives, the company said Wednesday. My Plant Original is the third new product of Dongwon’s meat alternative brand My Plant, following its plant-based dumpling and tuna flavoured products that…
TEN20 Craft Brewery unveils cutting-edge can design
TEN20 Craft Brewery has introduced a transformative family of cans that it says pays homage to its historical roots while embracing a contemporary vision. The launch of refreshed branding aesthetics and innovative 12 oz can designs marks a significant milestone as the brewery embarks on an exciting phase of evolution and growth. TEN20 Craft Brewery’s…
Shake Shack collaborates with ONLY canned beverages
Shake Shack has partnered up with ONLY Beverages for a limited collaboration featuring the Boozy Fifty/Fifty, a thirst-quenching citrus soda that’s formulated with distilled premium vodka. ONLY Beverages is a Hong Kong-based start-up committed to crafting alcoholic drinks that are both health-conscious and ready to drink anytime, anywhere. Aligning with Shake Shack’s ethos to Stand for Something…
Corona answers consumer calls with launch of 4x440ml pack format
Corona is expanding the launch of its 4x440ml pack format into wholesale and convenience. The launch responded directly to consumer demand, with the 4x440ml being the fastest-growing pack format in the impulse channel. World Beer has been on a huge growth trajectory in recent years and is now the fastest-growing segment across the Off-Trade. Since…
Industry countsdown to UK Metals Expo 2023
UK Metals Expo will take place on 13th and 14th September at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. The NEC Birmingham will transform into a hub of thought-provoking conversations, ground-breaking technologies, and business opportunities. UK Metals Expo transcends the traditional concept of an industry event – it’s a convergence of minds, an incubator of innovations, and a…
European flexible tube market continues to grow
The European flexible tube market was stable in the first half of 2023. The european tube manufacturers association (ETMA) has reported growth in deliveries of almost 2 percent to a total volume of around 6.2 billion units. The growth drivers were deliveries to the pharmaceutical market, which increased by a good 5 per cent. Demand…
Trivium receives award for 2023 Buying Green Report
Trivium Packaging has received the dotCOMM Award in the Website Creativity / Web Design category for their 2023 Buying Green Report. This year’s report, which reveals what consumers think, value, and perceive when it comes to sustainable packaging, differs from years prior in its distinct visual design and interactive features. The dotCOMM Awards is an international…
Belvac acquires Arc Pacific
Belvac Production Machinery, Inc., an operating company of Dover Corporation, has acquired Arc Pacific, a leading global supplier of can washers, dry-off, pin, and internal bake ovens for the metal packaging industry. Arc Pacific will become part of the Belvac business unit within Dover’s Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment. Founded in 2003, Arc Pacific has…
