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Almost half of food and beverage packaging professionals are investing to ‘future-proof’ operations
Nearly half of packaging companies in the food and beverage industries are turning their focus to futureproofing to manage challenges and a changing market according to new research from Industrial Physics. Industrial Physics’ research series on international food and beverage packaging has concluded with its final report on the external factors influencing the level of…
Aluminum Association eager to work with Trump Administration
Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association has expressed how much the organisation is looking forward to working with the Trump Administration, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. “We congratulate President Trump on his inauguration and look forward to working with his administration on our shared goal of growing and strengthening American manufacturing, including…
Hoffmann Neopac considers sale of metal division
Swiss tube packaging company, Hoffmann Neopac has received a binding offer for its Metal Division and is considering the sale of the business unit to a well-established international family-owned company with a strong presence in metal packaging. The potential new owner would take over the production site in Dronten (The Netherlands), including all employees, and continue existing…
Over 900 million cans and bottles received through deposit return scheme
Over 900 million bottles and cans have been received through the Deposit Return Scheme The deposit return operator Re-Turn said it is “absolutely delighted” with the number of bottles and cans received. The scheme, which was introduced in February 2024, adds the cost of a deposit to drink bottles and cans. The deposit costs between…
NewBridge Global Ventures plans New Mexico canning operations
Ag Tech company NewBridge Global Ventures plans to establish operations in Moriarty, New Mexico. The $5.3 million project is expected to create 34 jobs. The investment will include the construction of a new canning facility which will allow the company to grow and integrate its farming, processing, manufacturing, and distribution businesses centered around industrial-scale hemp and…
Molson Coors donates $100,000 toward Southern California wildfire recovery
The wildfires that broke out over the past weeks in Southern California have been some of the most destructive and costly in the area’s history. While firefighters and first responders continue the work needed to contain many of the fires, Molson Coors has stepped up to help, donating $100,000 in direct and in-kind assistance for…
New president elected of the European Aerosol Federation
Dario Steiner, a representative from Associazione Italiana Aerosol (AIA) and Volcke Aerosol Connection, succeeds to Urs Hauser, representative from Assoziation der Schweizerischen Aerosolindustrie (Switzerland) and working at Pamasol Willi Mäder AG, who has served as President for the last four years. Dario Steiner is currently Chief Operations Officer at Volcke Aerosol Connection. He has committed…
Limited edition cold brew RTD’s launch ahead of Valentines Day
In celebration of new, limited edition La Colombe Draft Latte Strawberry Mocha cans, the brand is inviting single coffee lovers everywhere to find Love Over Lattes ahead of Valentine’s Day. La Colombe has tapped OkCupid dating experts and “NYC’s Cupid” Tiff Baira to help brew connections – bringing together potential love matches just like the brand brought together the two…
Domino launches new sustainable pallet solution
Domino Printing Sciences has announced the launch of its new Mx-Series electric pallet labeller – the Mx350i-eP. The new, electrically driven pallet labeller boasts a suite of smart technological enhancements that allow for safer operation and improved efficiency while reducing overall energy and air consumption compared with traditional pneumatic technology. The new Mx350i-eP is part of Domino’s electric range of print…
Steel for Packaging appoints new president
Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has appointed Richard Lézé, chief marketing officer of ArcelorMittal Packaging Europe, as the Association’s new president. Richard Lézé was elected unanimously by the General Assembly of Steel for Packaging Europe and succeeds Luc Brantjes of Tata Steel. His role as the 14th President of Steel for Packaging Europe is effective…
