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Support for return deposit scheme high in Ireland ahead of implementation
Recent Amárach research has revealed that 82% of consumers support the introduction of the deposit return scheme, due to go live on 1st February 2024 and 95% of consumers plan to engage with the circular economy initiative. From this date onwards, when consumers purchase a drink in a plastic bottle or aluminium can that features…
Pretty Tasty launches RTD collagen tea
Pretty Tasty, a beverage brand dedicated to innovating in the beauty space through its line of delicious and flavourful collagen teas, announced today the launch of its first ready-to-drink collagen tea line, Pretty Tasty Collagen Tea. Boasting high-quality collagen peptides, Pretty Tasty Tea is rejuvenating and beautifully crafted from the inside out to pack all…
Vedanta Aluminium secures S&P top ranking
Vedanta Aluminium has secured the top rank in the esteemed S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2023 rankings for the aluminium industry, confirming its position as the world’s most sustainable aluminium producer by outperforming global peers on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The S&P Global CSA is the premier external sustainability assessment that encompasses…
Looking ahead: Metal packaging trends in 2024
As 2024 kicks off with a flurry of activity, Canmaking News looks ahead and invites industry experts to provide their thoughts on the trends they think the industry will see in the coming months. Consumers are undoubtedly changing their spending habits. High inflation and economic uncertainty has created a feeling of uncertainty throughout the world…
Holden’s bottling to install canning line
Holden’s Bottling marked its 80th anniversary in 2023 with a celebration of their heritage whilst looking towards the future by installing a new canning line that they say will help increase their range of services. Planning permission has been granted with installation set for early 2024. Founded by Mark’s grandfather in 1943, Holden’s Bottling has…
Novelis signs agreement with Ardagh
Novelis Inc has signed a new contract with Ardagh Metal Packaging USA Corp., under which the former would supply aluminium beverage packaging sheet to Ardagh’s production facilities in North America. This is the third major contract signed by Novelis in less than seven months for the beverage packaging market in North America indicating that the…
AEROBAL members increase their deliveries by 6 per cent in 2023
Stable personal care markets ensure dynamic demand New data released by AEROBAL has revealed that its members’ global shipments increased by 6 percent to around 6.4 billion units in 2023. The company believes that the market growth is primarily due to the above-average increase in demand from the hairspray, deodorant and shaving foam sectors, which…
Absolut launched RTD Vodka Cranberry cocktail
Absolut has launched the Absolut and Ocean Spray Vodka Cranberry cocktail in a ready-to-drink (RTD) format now available in the US. Inspired by the classic combination of Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice, the new Vodka Cran RTD range combines the highest quality premium vodka from Absolut (#1 premium imported vodka) with real cranberry…
Vedanta Aluminium joins International Aluminium Institute
Vedanta Aluminium has become the newest member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). Vedanta Aluminium is India’s largest producer of the metal, manufacturing 2.29 million tonnes of aluminium in FY23, nearly 60% of the nation’s aluminium. This places the company among the world’s top 10 biggest producers of the metal, widely acknowledged as the ‘metal…
Rebranded Miller Extra Light eyes low-alc opportunity
It’s the same beer that won over fans seeking a lighter option thanks to its 2.8% alcohol by volume and 64 calories per 12 ounces. But with an updated name, look and positioning, Miller Extra Light is ready to make further inroads in the growing low-alc beer market. “Miller64 has a loyal following, and we…