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Novelis partners with Southern Company
Novelis Inc. and Southern Company have announced plans to partner on decarbonization efforts. Their initial focus is on Novelis’ new Bay Minette, Alabama, plant, which aims to be carbon neutral for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The recycling and rolling plant is currently under construction to help meet the growing demand for more sustainable…
Dymapak launches ‘Squeeze and Turn Tin’,
Dymapak has launched their new ‘Squeeze and Turn Tin,’ a revolutionary, 100% curbside recyclable child-resistant CPG packaging solution. The Squeeze and Turn Tin is an innovative solution for child-resistant packaging, keeping products fresher for longer thanks to its airtight seal and metal-on-metal construction. The tin’s proprietary mechanism is ingeniously designed to harmonize with the natural…
ALFED report examines impact of Russia / Ukraine war on the UK aluminium industry
ALFED, the aluminium federation, has launched a new report examining the impact of the Russia/Ukraine war on the UK aluminium industry. Developed in partnership with CRU International Ltd, the document explores the short, medium and long-term consequences of government import sanctions, as well as suggesting alternative future options to maintain primary aluminium supply. With the…
RTD mixologist Tribini signs distribution agreement with Allied Beverage Corp
Tribini, the line of mixologist-quality, ready-to-drink espresso martinis have signed a distribution agreement with Allied Beverage Group, a New Jersey based distributor of fine wine and spirits. Tribini’s partnership with Allied Beverage Group signals significant growth for the brand as it reaches an expanded set of notable stockists and hospitality partners throughout New Jersey. As Tribini’s…
EAFC ramps up launch promotion with Pepsi MAX deal
Pepsi MAX and EAFC have partnered in a deal that will see EAFC 24 players have the chance to win exclusive in-game items via codes found on Pepsi MAX products, including canned drinks. The FIFA game, released last Friday, is the first of EA’s football gaming series to run without the ‘FIFA’ title branding. Vinicius…
New acquisition expands Britvic’s Brazilian footprint
Britvic has completed the acquisition of the Extra Power energy drink brand from GlobalBev following receipt of regulatory clearance. As part of the transaction, Britvic has also agreed to acquire three additional Brazilian soft drinks brands from GlobalBev, including the energy brand Flying Horse, the juice brand Juxx and the acai smoothie brand Amazoo. Collectively, this…
ACTEGA completes the consolidation of its Brazilian sites into a huge, state-of-the-art facility
ACTEGA has announced that the consolidation of its three Brazilian sites into a new 22,500 square meter facility in Araçariguama, São Paulo, is now officially complete. The state-of-the-art production and R&D site is the result of a major investment of $7 million and will cement ACTEGA’s position as an industry leader, offering innovative solutions that…
Illicit Elixirs announces new distribution partnerships
Coming off the heels of e-commerce launches with Walmart and Amazon, Illicit Elixirs has announced distribution partnerships throughout the states of Nevada with Summit Spirits & Wine, Tennessee with the Lipman Brothers, Minnesota and Wisconsin with Webb & Gerritsen, as well as the Southern California region with Tenace Incubation Food & Beverage Distribution. Distribution with all partners will feature the four inaugural fizzy, flirty and fruit-forward flavours – Let’s Party Peaches,…
ALC-A-CHINO set to unveil two innovations
Howie’s Spiked is to unveil two “first to market” innovations at this year’s National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) show in Las Vegas, starting on Monday, October 9th ALC-A-CHINO Oat Milk Lattes: A refreshing, premium, non-dairy option for coffee enthusiasts. Initially available in Original and Vanilla flavors with 6% ABV, these high-quality plant-based spirited beverages blend 100% Arabica…
HEINEKEN 0.0 lands in Japan
Heineken and HEINEKEN Japan have launched Heineken 0.0 in Japan. Heineken 0.0, the world’s #1 non-alcoholic lager, will go on sale nationwide in Japan on Monday 16 October 2023. Created by Heineken’s master brewers with carefully selected ingredients and a unique brewing process, the result is a 0.0 beer brewed for beer lovers, by beer…