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Wild Goose Filling releases new line of canning machines
Wild Goose Filling has released their Spirit line of canning machines. Spirit canning systems allow distilleries to package carbonated cocktails, still liquor and other high-proof and ready-to-drink beverages. The line of distillery-focused equipment includes two new fully automated Wild Goose canning systems: the Gosling Spirit TM and the Evolution Series Spirit TM. With growing supply…
Molson Coors brings U.K. favourite Madrí Excepcional to Canada
Molson Coors Beverage Company is set to launch Madrí Excepcional in Canada, bringing the U.K.’s fastest-growing beer brand – and Molson Coors’ most successful European innovation to date – to North America. The Spanish-style lager, developed in concert with Spanish brewery Cerveza La Sagra, beefs up Molson Coors’ above premium portfolio in Canada and is aimed at…
Sustainable canned wine brand Zeena launches on Air Europa
Spanish canned wine brand Zeena is now available from Air Europa‘s in-flight menu, designed by airline retailer Gateretail. Zeena produces natural and sustainable canned wine. Prioritising the quality of its raw materials and its strong environmental commitment, it produces young organically grown wines, free of additives and added sugars, with vegan certification. In addition, they are packaged in recycled and…
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…
Welcome to February!
As 2024 kicks off with a flurry of activity, Canmaking News looked ahead and invited 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…