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Jason Galley to lead MPMA next year
Galley has joined as director designate and will assume fully the role of director and chief executive at the end of this year when Fell retires. His most recent senior role was senior director, global innovation, sustainability and business development at Ball Corporation. He began his career as a metallurgist at Carnaud Metal Box (now…
Cano Water boldly urges Wimbledon to break up with plastic
Cano Water is teaming up with creative agency 10 Days to take a bold stance against Wimbledon’s ongoing partnership with Evian. The #breakupwithplastic campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage Wimbledon and its attendees to embrace more eco-friendly options. Wimbledon, known for its commitment to sustainability, has been partnering with Evian as the official drink sponsor…
RUSAL confirms an unprecedentedly low carbon footprint
RUSAL has passed the international verification of the carbon footprint of its aluminium brand ALLOW INERTA. A branch of TÜV AUSTRIA Standards & Compliance conducted an independent verification of greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium production at RUSAL Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter and confirmed that aluminium produced with inert anode technology has specific emissions of 0.01 metric…
Oldest craft Brewer in the US closes after 127 years
San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions as the reason for closure. Anchor was a trailblazer in the U.S., brewing craft beers in the 1970s when most Americans were loyal to a handful of major brands. Its unique brewing techniques ignited demand…
PPG appoints Ethan Schneider as the global beverage segment manager
PPG has appointed Ethan Schneider as the global beverage segment manager of its Packaging Coatings business. Schneider will drive the global beverage segment strategy to ensure growth and continued customer success. He succeeds Robyn McMillan, who is retiring from PPG at the end of the month after 34 years of distinguished service. “We are thrilled…
Prime energy drink recalled in Canada
Health Canada announced this week that it was issuing the recall for Prime Energy because each can contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, 20 milligrams higher than the acceptable limit of 180 milligrams per serving, The Associated Press reported. The government has said it should not be sold. It is different from Prime Hydration, which is the bottled,…
Defra under fire for bungled DRS consultations
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has been criticised for “ignoring” the advice of its own consultation and then “refusing to reveal” how much money was spent on two public consultations on the design of a Deposit Return Scheme. Defra agreed that the inclusion of plastic bottles, glass bottles and metal cans…
Cobra Beer spices up its look
Cobra Beer has renewed its packaging and the new look will be rolled out across its entire range, reinforcing its reputation as the perfect pairing with Pan-Asian cuisine. The creative new design and iconography responds to changing consumer tastes – with 61 percent of 18–34 year olds reporting that they were adventurous in trying new…
CANPACK repackages ABI Columbia’s premium beer range
When ABI Colombia’s Bavaria Brewery decided to repackage its flagship premium beers for a new generation, they turned to CANPACK. The three cans for the Club Colombia range tell a new story that appeals to contemporary perceptions of value among the younger consumers. These minimalist designs draw on the rich cultural heritage of Colombia’s diverse…
Carlsberg cuts alcohol content in beer
Carlsberg is to reduce the ABV on its Danish Pilsner lager as the alcohol duty reforms come into force in August this year. The move from the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) will see its flagship beer reduced from 3.8% ABV to 3.4% ABV with reports that on-trade customers have been informed of the change,…
