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CNMI launched paid can recycling initiative
As part of the administration’s efforts to promote sustainability and economic stewardship in the CNMI, the Office of the Governor, together with the Office of Grants Management & State Clearinghouse, Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality, Office of Planning and Development, Zero Waste Task Force, and the Department of Public Works, have introduced a new…
Starbucks launches new RTD canned beverages
Starbucks is starting to ship a variety of new ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled and canned beverages that have rolled-out wherever groceries are sold nationwide, including a canned Frappuccino and Doubleshot Energy Caramel The beverages were developed through the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), a longstanding joint venture between Starbucks and PepsiCo that brings premium, high-quality RTD…
Becks launches AI developed beer
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the brewery, Beck’s is launching Autonomous – a futuristic limited edition beer developed by artificial intelligence (AI). From the recipe to the packaging and logo design to the advertising campaign, every detail was designed using AI. Beck’s Autonomous is one of the first AI designed and developed beers in the world.…
Craftwell Cocktails partners with CSA Distributing
Craftwell Cocktails, a sister brand of 2 Towns Ciderhouse, has announced a new distribution partnership in Colorado with CSA Distributing. Colorado is the 3rd state, following Oregon and Washington, that the craft beverage producer will distribute its premium canned cocktails. Just in time for Coloradans to enjoy as the warm weather arrives and the first…
Dantex Group appoints new Managing Director
Dantex Group has promoted its Richard Bunney, commercial director, to the position of managing director. His new role, which reports to the Group CEO, will allow Dantex to continue to expand as a business while meeting the demands of a fast-growing marketplace. Bunney joined the company in May 2021 as commercial director from a previous…
Timothy Taylor releases first canned beer
Traditional family-owned West Yorkshire brewery Timothy Taylor’s has revealed that its first ever beer to go into cans will be Hopical Storm. The Keighley-based brewer has selected the Hopical Storm, which is a 4% ABV triple-hopped pale ale which originally launched in the on-trade in cask before becoming its first keg beer back in 2020,…
California Olive Ranch launch olive oil in aluminium bottles
California Olive Ranch has launched a new line of fully recyclable and eco-friendly aluminium bottles, a move that the brand says establishes its commitment to achieving broader sustainability and quality goals. The new packaging was launched online on April 5, 2023, with three varieties of olive oil 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Blend…
Brazilian can sales down in 2022
The Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas), an organisation that represents aluminium can manufacturers in Brazil has presented its 2022 data. After a strong five-year cycle of continuous growth, there was a 4.7% decrease in sales compared to 2021, recorded only in the first quarter of the year, though. Throughout the rest of the…
Suntory CEO looks for $5 billion in drinks acquisitions
Suntory Beverage and Food’s new Chief Executive Makiko Ono, who spent much of her career driving foreign acquisitions as one of the few women working abroad at the company, is looking to deliver growth via a similar strategy to take advantage of changes in consumer behaviour as the pandemic eases. The company is seeking acquisition…
CANPACK partners with Danish brewer on special edition Easter cans
With the coming of spring, Danish brewer Harboe is bringing its seasonal Easter Beer to market in special-edition cans produced with one of CANPACK’s advanced printing technologies. Brewing beer for seasonal festivals is a popular tradition throughout Scandinavia. “Easter Beer” (Påskeøl) is the original Danish seasonal brew that helps consumers to celebrate this time of…
