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Deal to acquire EMEA Food and Consumer Packaging Business from Crown Holdings confirmed
KPS Capital Partners has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Europe, Middle East and Africa food, aerosol and promotional packaging business from Crown Holdings, Inc. for €2.25 billion (approximately $2.7 billion). Crown will retain 20% ownership of the Company. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary…
Aluminum industry calls for Joe Biden administration to make changes to trade policy
The Aluminum Association, representing companies that make 70 percent of the aluminium and aluminium products shipped in North America, have called for the US government to take note of key priorities to ensure that U.S. aluminium can compete on a fair and level global playing field. The U.S. aluminium industry supports nearly 660,000 total jobs…
Estrella Jalisco and Sofia Reyes introduce new tropical Chamoy Michelada
With more than 100 years of Mexican brewing tradition, Estrella Jalisco has announced the latest addition to its Michelada portfolio with the new Tropical Chamoy Michelada. The refreshing and flavourful lager is a fruity spin on the Mexican brunch staple, arriving just in time for the outdoor dining boom this Spring. Featuring a 3.5% ABV, the traditional…
Rio Tinto doubles down on net zero target with Japan
Rio Tinto has intensified its efforts to decarbonise by 2050 by joining Japan’s Green Value Chain (GVC) Platform Network to achieve scope one, two and three emissions reductions targets. The GVC Network was formed in 2018 by Japan’s Ministry of Environment and has now reached 141 members from an array of industries such as electronics,…
Waterloo Brewing launches Seagram Island Time Coconut Lime Cocktail
Waterloo Brewing Ltd. is bringing the tropical tastes of cool coconut and zesty lime to the new Seagram Island Time Coconut Lime vodka-based cocktail. With 5% alcohol-by-volume in a 355ml slim can, Seagram Island Time Coconut Lime is the perfect easy-drinking cocktail to grab and enjoy wherever the sunshine takes you. “We’re all looking for a…
San Pellegrino launches new coffee inspired beverage
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water has announced a new line of coffee-inspired San Pellegrino Essenza. Taking cues from the ease and delight of Italian coffee bars, the latest innovation for San Pellegrino Essenza is gently caffeinated, perfect for those who love the taste of coffee to pair with their mid-morning break, or to enhance morning or afternoon snack…
Australian craft brewer invests $3m in packaging expansion
Gold Coast brewery Black Hops is due to start work on a $3 million packaging upgrade at its Biggera Waters production brewery. The brewery has invested in a Master C-Block 24/4 Filler and Seamer as part of its packaging upgrade supplied by CFT Australasia. Black Hops says the investment will see its output rise from 65 cans…
INX earns Gold level Material Health Certificate
INX International Ink Co. is the first and only ink company in the metal decorating segment to receive a Gold level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII), in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency. Intended for use on beverage cans, the AP EcoCan 2-piece metal ink system achieved…
Simmons Pet Food on track to open new production facility this July
Simmons Pet Food has announced that production plans are advancing on schedule for its new state-of-the-art canned pet food operation set to begin commercial operation this July in Dubuque, Iowa. The project was announced in December with the acquisition of a 250,000 square foot facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center. The new operation will increase…
Molson Coors creates three beyond-beer partnerships in Western Europe
Molson Coors Beverage Company has entered into three new partnerships that grant the beverage company exclusive distribution rights for Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Lixir Drinks and Tarquin’s Gin and Twin Fin Rum from Southwestern Distillery across its established on- and off-premise trade networks in Western Europe. The three partnerships were revealed as part of the launch…
