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Inside The Can: The Rise of Ready-To-Drink Cocktails and How Ball Supports Growth
The following article was originally written and published by Ball Corporation and is republished here with attribution. The original version can be found here. From premixed cocktails and coolers to spirit-based seltzers, ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol beverages are reshaping how consumers enjoy cocktail-inspired options. According to Circana’s Share of Sip: New Horizons in Beverages report, premixed cocktails, coolers and hard seltzers grew…
Baosteel reports 40.5 per cent rise in 2025 net profit
China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd has reported a strong increase in annual profitability for 2025, supported by improved margins despite a slight decline in revenue. According to data published by Mysteel, the listed arm of China Baowu Steel Group recorded net profits of Yuan 10.35 billion, representing a 40.5 per cent rise compared…
AkzoNobel to exit Pakistan in €50mn sale to Packages Group
AkzoNobel has agreed to sell its Pakistan business to a local conglomerate, marking another step in the Dutch coatings group’s shift away from smaller or non-core markets as it sharpens its strategic focus. The company said it would divest Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments, part of the Packages Group, for an enterprise value…
PPG celebrates Global Recycling Day with Pittsburgh school
Paint and coatings specialist PPG has announced its second year of participation in the national Million Cans Recycling Contest, which brings together US elementary schools, scrapyards and aluminium canmakers and suppliers to raise awareness about the circular economy of aluminium. PPG is supporting more than 100 second-grade students at Environmental Charter School (ECS) in Pittsburgh,…
Merry Christmas from Canmaking News
From all of us at Canmaking News, we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support throughout 2025. We truly appreciate being part of your year and we’re excited for everything 2026 has in store. Be sure to look out for our brand-new digital…
DrinkPAK invests in Philadelphia plant
North American canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPAK has announced a $195 million investment to develop a new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the company’s first major expansion on the East Coast. The 1.4 million-square-foot, build-to-suit plant will be constructed on a 74.8-acre site at 3144 West Passyunk Avenue within the Bellwether District and is expected…
Molson Coors amplifies above-premium portfolio for Summer 2025
As summer gets underway, Molson Coors is significantly investing in its Above Premium portfolio, intensifying its presence across both alcoholic and non-alcoholic categories. The strategy includes “plans for increased media investment behind key brands to drive continued reach and relevance among its target audiences,” and the company is also increasing headcount to support the growing…
CANPACK invests over PLN 440 Million to expand Bydgoszcz plant
CANPACK S.A., a leading manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans and part of the CANPACK Group, has announced a significant investment exceeding PLN 440 million to expand its production facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland. This development aims to increase the plant’s production capacity by approximately one billion cans per year. The investment encompasses the expansion of the…
PPG joins Global Recycling Day event to support Pittsburgh school’s recycling efforts.
PPG has announced a sustainability collaboration on Global Recycling Day with a school in Pittsburgh. As part of the national “2 Million Cans Recycling Contest,” PPG is supporting students at Environmental Charter School (ECS) in collecting and recycling aluminium beverage cans. To date, ECS students have collected nearly 42,000 cans. The day starts with a…
Press Metal strikes multi-year deal with Novelis Korea for low-carbon aluminium
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings has secured a multi-year contract with Novelis Korea Limited to supply its low-carbon certified aluminium, GEM. This partnership reinforces both companies’ dedication to sustainability and innovation in the aluminium industry. Novelis is known for its commitment to advancing aluminium as a key material for circular solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis…
