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AkzoNobel launches bisphenol-free internal coating for beverage can ends
Can makers and coil coaters ramping up their bisphenol-free transition have a ready alternative in a new BPA-NI (Bisphenol A non-intent)* internal coating for beverage can ends, from AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings. As a BPA-NI coating, Accelshield 700 does not use BPA or bisphenol-based epoxies as part of its manufacturing process. It complies with both Food…
Busch Light announces third release of Corn Cans
Busch Light has announced its third annual release of Busch Light Corn Cans. The limited-edition cans honour and celebrate America’s farmers who work tirelessly to grow food for our communities, while raising awareness and funds for Busch Light’s long-time partner Farm Rescue, a non-profit organisation that provides critical aid to family farms in crisis. For…
New VP of Digital at INX
Paul Edwards has been hired as the new Vice President of the Digital Division at INX International. A long-time and successful printing industry executive, he reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Kristo. Edwards joins INX after serving as the Vice President of Ink Technology at EFI since 2011. He directed a team of…
INCA Packaging expands sustainable aluminium solutions
Among its latest innovations, Inca Packaging has showcased its recent collaboration with Collistar for Puro lipstick at PCD Milan. The new packaging consists of a polypropylene base and cap, complemented by a refillable aluminium mechanism. The refill can be replaced indefinitely, generating a saving of more than 50% in plastic. At PCD Milan, Inca Packaging also presented a new version…
MOTH Drinks fastest growing RTD brand in UK
MOTH (Mix of Total Happiness) launched in Waitrose in February 2021 in 183 stores and has recently been announced as the UK’s fastest-growing premium RTD brand, according to Nielsen data. Today, it can be found in 2,775 supermarkets across the UK including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, WH Smiths and newly launched Morissons. The increased demand for…
ORBIS launches packaging life-cycle assessments
ORBIS Corporation has launched packaging life-cycle assessments (PLCAs) which utilise data-driven options to help customers evaluate the benefits of switching to reusable packaging to reduce their environmental impacts. Using the ORBIS PLCA tool, ORBIS experts analyse their customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging program for longer-term cost savings and to meet…
UK residents encouraged to recycle metal packaging
A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by RECAP, the waste partnership between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the region are being encouraged to recycle their aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, food and drinks cans, as well as empty aerosols and metal screw…
Diageo supports circular economy initiative in the UK
Diageo has announced that it has provided funding to establish the British Aluminium Consortium for Advanced Alloys (BACALL), a collective of industry experts who will create a circular economy for aluminium in the UK. They will build a plant to roll hundreds of thousands of tonnes of aluminium sheet in the UK, more than enough…
LATAMCAN to take place in Buenos Aires
LATAMCAN will take place in at the Hilton Buenos Aires in April 2024 according to a statement from Raul Martinez, Director at LATAMCAN. This years LATAMCAN will be held in Mexico City in July. With the hotel rooms selling out and just a few table tops left, this years event is set to be unmissable.…
Anheuser-Busch discontinues Babe Wine
Anheuser-Busch InBev is discontinuing two of its canned drink brands, Babe Wine and HiBall, to “better focus and simplify” its brand portfolio, according to a May 18 Beer Business Daily newsletter. The beer giant alerted wholesalers to the change this week and informed retailers they can finish selling excess inventory of products. ABI says it’s now pursuing an “unbiased, consumer-based…
