Filling

Resealable aluminium bottles adopted by mineral water firm in Germany

German soft drinks and contract packer Rhodius claims to be first to offer products in resealable aluminium bottles in the country. Working with filling equipment specialist KHS, it has adapted one of its canning lines at its to process up...

Mixed quarter to end of August for Conagra Foods

US food giant Conagra Brands revealed a mixed first-quarter with higher profits, but a drop in sales.  The company, which produces canned foods under brands including Libby’s and Hunt’s, said sales were down 1.4% at USD2.6 billion for the three...

PepsiCo Canada releases canned Bubly for Halloween

PepsiCo’s Canadian sparkling water brand Bubly has launched limited-edition slim cans in time for Halloween. The 222ml slim cans are available in three variants: boo-berry lime, blood orange, and tropical potion in the Canadian market at major retailers to 31...

PepsiCo to expand in Colombia with billion dollar investment

US beverage giant PepsiCo is to invest USD1 billion ​in Colombia over the next ‌five years. The announcement was made by the South American nation's President Abelardo De ​La Espriella on social media’s X, formerly Twitter. “It’s a resounding decision: to...

Alzamora wins clutch of carton packaging awards

Secondary packaging specialist Alzamora Group has won awards in a range of categories at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2026. Recognising outstanding achievements across the European carton and cartonboard packaging industry, the awards, organised by Pro Carton and the European...

La Colombe debuts canned matcha latte line

Chobani’s La Colombe brand has launched a range of canned matcha lattes in the US with a view to capitalising on the sector's sales growth. The lineup, packaged in 11oz cans, includes an Everyday Matcha Latte, alongside Strawberry and Vanilla. The...

Nestlé’s Russian operations transferred to Kremlin insider

The Russia-based assets of retail food and logistics companies, including Nestlé, have been transferred to the management of Ministry of Interior General Andrey Krayushkin, under a presidential decree, according to several sources.  Russia’s president Vladimir Putin signed a law transferring...

Canpack partners with Czech canned water brand

Czech natural mineral water brand Vincentka is using beverage cans made by Canpack. The 250ml aluminium slim cans feature a superwhite effect and matte varnish finish, to give Vincentka a premium look. “Mineral water in cans is still a young category,...

Coca-Cola to invest billions in US canning lines and distribution

Beverage giant Coca-Cola says it will invest USD10 billion to expand production and distribution in the US to the end of 2030. The infrastructure investments will include a mix of new and previously-announced projects that will include new or expanded...

Sustainaholics introduces ‘aluminibar’ collection

Innovative sustainability company Sustainaholics is continuing to push the boundaries of what can be produced in aluminium packaging, with the launch of a new spirits gift set, aptly named Aluminibar. The collection of six award-winning aluminium mini bottles contains various...

Kingfisher growth drives UBL’s new India canning line

India’s largest beer manufacturer, United Breweries Limited (UBL), is investing USD11.5 million in a new canning line in Maharashtra to support growth of its Kingfisher brands and meet increasing demand for beer in cans. The new line at its Ellora...

Tariffs, higher aluminium and shipping costs hit beverage manufacturer

National Beverage Corporation, which makes La Croix sparkling water, reported a drop in profit for its first quarter of 2026. The Florida, US-based manufacturer of canned water, juices, energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), said sales were USD331...

Krones employs 3D printers for spare parts at Coca-Cola in Germany

Engineers at Krones have developed a part-making system for their filling lines at customer facilities to reduce downtime when machines fail.  Krones’ Rapid Part on Demand offers 3D printing on-site to replace any part required, reducing downtime to a 'matter...

Nestlé pushes pet food production in Thailand with multi-million-dollar investment

Growing demand for pet food across Asia has triggered a CHF157 million (USD196.2m) investment in manufacturing capabilities for Nestlé’s Purina brand. The news follows July’s announcement of a CHF520m investment in Nestlé’s pet food canning facilities in Italy, and in...

New Zealand wine wins at International Canned Wine awards

New Zealand wine producer The Uncommon, which sells wine exclusively in cans, has taken the top Sweepstakes Award at the 2026 International Canned Wine Competition, with four of its five entries winning gold and two named Best of Show. The...

Self-cooling can to be launched at London Packaging Week

The developer of a self-cooling drinks can, which was first revealed at The Canmaker Summit last year, is launching a commercial version with Brains Brewery, to be debuted at London Packaging Week. DeltaH Innovations says the Cool>Can will be “fully...

Bud Light creates customised NFL team covers for cans

To mark the start of the US National Football League 2026/7 season, Bud Light and retail partner Fanatics have produced 27 team-branded insulated sleeves for its cans. Each sleeve – called the Can-O-Flage – shows the team logos and colours....

Cans more popular than bottles, says Australian beer report

Australia’s largest liquor retail and hospitality business, Endeavour Group, has found that cans are the preferred packaging for beer drinkers in its latest State of the Hops report.  It’s a finding that aligns with what brewers and canmakers are seeing...

Nestlé invests in Brazil’s nutrition and health markets

Food and beverage giant Nestlé is investing CHF310 million (USD383.4m) to expand its nutrition and health markets in Brazil, including a second infant nutrition plant. The investment will include a CHF94m manufacturing plant in Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, which will expand...

BCMPA to spotlight outsourcing at London Packaging Week

The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, will highlight the importance of specialist outsourcing partners when it returns to London Packaging Week this month. Visitors to stand A64 will be able to meet the BCMPA team...
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Canmaking

World Seaming Conference returns to support quality in the seaming process

The Canmaker will present the long-awaited World Seaming Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, this November.  After the success of the first...