The unprecedented rise in demand for two-piece beverage cans that continued in the first quarter was matched by a number of new challenges for canmakers. Shipments of cans in North America grew modestly, reflecting increased demand for speciality drinks. For example, Coca-Cola reported that its sparkling and sports drinks segments were up by 5 per…

Beverage cans feel a squeeze
Demand for beverage cans continued to rise in most markets in the first quarter, but the repercussions of the war in Ukraine mean that rising sales are being matched by energy and other cost increases, reports Arthur Stupay