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Canned wine brand secures listing in Tesco
Canvino, a naturally sparkling Italian canned wine brand, is rolling out in 900 Tesco stores across the country. Available in two flavours, Rosé and Bianco, the wine is priced at £2.75 per can with larger packs available from the brand’s website. Marc Laventure, MD and Co-Founder of Canvino, said: “We’re delighted that Canvino will be…
Romco Group plans expansions this year
London-based Romco Group, which has operations in Nigeria and other African nations, has said that it has planned its “most ambitious capex program to date” for this year as it builds on what it calls record sales in 2021. In a seven-page quarterly report released in late March, Romco calls 2021 a “stellar year of…
INX announces three new Vice President Promotions
INX International Ink Co has recognised the contributions of three long-time employees who were recently promoted to Vice President positions. Brian Petzel, Renee Schouten and Heather Seville have a combined 75 years experience with INX, the third largest producer of inks in North America and the industry leader in metal decorating inks and color management…
Henkel to exit Russian business
Against the background of the current developments of the war in Ukraine, Henkel has decided to exit its business activities in Russia. The execution process is now being prepared. Henkel has said that it will work closely with its teams in Russia on the details to ensure an orderly process. In the meantime, Henkel’s 2,500…
Ball Aluminium cup now composed of 90% recycled content
Ball Corporation and Novelis have announced that the Ball Aluminum Cup is now composed of 90% recycled content. This evolution builds on the Ball Aluminum Cup’s infinite recyclability by lowering its carbon footprint, therefore further positioning the product as a sustainable solution for packaging waste challenges across the sports and entertainment, food service, retail and beverage…
Toyo Ink Expands Inkjet Ink Capacity in France
Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals has started operations of an all-new EUR13-million production facility for inkjet inks at its manufacturing complex in Oissel in northern France. With a focus on operational efficiency, the modern, 1,400-square-meter factory has been fitted with advanced automation equipment and ink manufacturing systems for increased process and quality control. The new…
Ball builds new strategic partnership to increase US aluminium can recycling rates
Ball is partnering with Recycle Aerosol LLC to increase the recycling rates of aluminium aerosol cans in the US. In line with the global transition to a truly circular economy, Ball has said it is committed to building strategic partnerships that can help the industry move toward a world where materials can be used over…
Bud Light NEXT awarded climate neutral certification
As Earth Day 2022 approaches, Bud Light NEXT has announced it has completed the process to become Climate Neutral Certified. By measuring and offsetting last year’s carbon emissions and implementing reduction plans for future emissions, Bud Light NEXT has met the independent certification standard from Climate Neutral, a non-profit organisation working with brands and consumers…
Tariffs on aluminium cost U.S. beverage industry $1.4bn
Nearly four years since the Section 232 tariffs on aluminium took effect, the U.S. beverage industry alone has paid more than $1.4 billion in tariffs. New research shows that the tariffs have driven up the price of aluminium because rolling mills and smelters are including the tariffs in their prices – regardless of whether the…
RuPaul teams up with World of Wonder to launch canned cocktails and mocktails
World of Wonder and RuPaul, the multiple Emmy-award winning team behind the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” global franchise, are serving up the light, love and laughter of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” with House of Love, direct-to-consumer canned cocktails and mocktails. A collaboration among World of Wonder, RuPaul, and SVEDKA VODKA founder Marina Hahn, the line celebrates everyone who lives…
