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Sandford Orchards launches new four can pack of Devon red cider
Devon based Sandford Orchards has launched a four can pack of its best-selling cider, Devon Red (ABV 4.5%). This new pack is available from selected convenience stores and independents across the South West RRP £5.99 for 4 x 440ml cans. Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards said, “Our Devon Red is our most popular…
Heineken USA to be Exclusive Beer & Hard Seltzer Partner of UBS Arena
Heineken USA will be the exclusive marketer of the entire beer category at the UBS arena, including alcohol-free beer, cider and hard seltzer. As a founding partner of UBS Arena, exclusive beer of the four-time Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders and an official partner of the UBS Arena Concert Series, this is one of Heineken USA’s most exciting sports…
Younger generations lead momentum for sustainable packaging
Despite a year of unprecedented disruption, new data reveals that consumer demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, led by a younger generation who are overwhelmingly willing to pay more for packaging that they consider to be eco-friendly. Trivium Packaging have released its 2021 Global Buying Green Report in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, surveying…
AkzoNobel delivers significant step-up in profitability for Q1 2021
Akzo Nobel has published results for the first quarter 2021. The company reported increased Revenue of 10% and 16% higher in constant currencies, with volumes up 16% and price up 2%, mainly due to strong end market demand “We delivered very strong results for the quarter, including 16% growth and higher profitability,” said CEO, Thierry…
FloWater to eliminate one billion plastic water bottles by end of 2022
A Denver-based company has some good news to commemorate Earth Day 2021. FloWater, maker of new-tech water refill stations, has announced that it’s on target to eliminate one billion single-use plastic water bottles from entering the environment by year’s end, 2022. Since its launch in 2013, FloWater has already eliminated the need for over 350…
United States Steel Corporation announces goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
United States Steel Corporation have announced its commitment to sustainability by setting an ambitious goal targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve its net-zero goal for 2050, U. S. Steel expects to leverage its growing fleet of electric arc furnaces (EAF) coupled with other technologies such as direct reduced iron, carbon-free energy sources, and…
Run The Jewels and City Water Hard Seltzer collaborate
Run The Jewels, the legendary hip-hop duo of Killer Mike and El-P, have expanded their reach into the beverage world through a collaboration with Chicago’s City Water Hard Seltzer for a Pink Lemonade Hard Seltzer inspired by the group’s landmark 2020 album RTJ4. The seltzer follows RTJ’s global craft beer collaboration for the single “No…
Coca-Cola reports strong growth in Indian market in Q1
Global soft drink major Coca-Cola Company has said that its India business witnessed “strong growth” in the first quarter, helped by its sparkling soft drinks portfolio and fruit drink brand Maaza. The firm said sparkling soft drinks grew 4% as there was solid growth in China and India. “Strong growth in developing and emerging markets,…
Coca-Cola European Partners announces new moniker
Coca-Cola Amatil buyer Coca-Cola European Partners will change its name to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners after overcoming the final hurdle for its $9.8 billion takeover bid. The Supreme Court of NSW approved the London-based bottler’s takeover on Tuesday after Amatil shareholders overwhelming voted in favour of the $13.50 a share offer last Friday. Amatil shares will cease trading…
ISRA Vision launches new options and features for coating and print inspection systems
When producing three-part metal packaging, the goal is to achieve visually perfect products in accordance with all hygiene and safety requirements. Flawlessly coated and printed metal sheets are the basis for this. CoatSTAR and DecoSTAR, the renowned 100% inspection systems from ISRA VISION, inspect the quality of the coating and print at process speeds. These…
