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Canpack is supplying the cans for Monster Beverage Corporation’s latest limited-edition energy drink, which pays homage to the Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton. The Lewis Hamilton Zero Sugar edition has a new formula with a peach and nectarine flavour...

Sales of canned food boosted revenue at vegetable packager Bonduelle even as it witnessed a decline in shipments amid a muted European harvest. The Renescure, Northern France-based company said in an interim report that revenue from canned products over the...

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced plans to enlarge its manufacturing plant that serves the island of Ireland. The beverage manufacturer will invest £17 million (US$21m) in manufacturing and warehousing capacity, adding 4,600sqm to the Knockmore Hill site in Lisburn,...

Ball has posted the first drop in its bottom line figures in three years as falling demand for beverage cans and rising inflation put a dent in profits. While the world’s largest canmaker saw sales rise globally in 2022, the...

Seaming machine specialist Ferrum is investing heavily in increasing manufacturing capacity at its headquarters in Switzerland and setting up a new subsidiary in Vietnam, as part of efforts to extend its international reach and shorten supply chains. Ferrum has earmarked...

An updated version of a leak-and tamper-proof resealable beverage end launched last summer has been revealed by Augusta Label + Packaging. The US company, which specialises in label printing and shrink sleeves for drinks cans, said its second-generation resealable end...

Guala Closures’ sustainability efforts have been verified as meeting the requirements of the Paris Agreement’s goal for limiting global warming. The Italian aluminium closures manufacturer said the United Nations-linked Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has verified that its greenhouse gas reductions...

Filipino food canner Century Pacific Food (CPF) has expanded its vegan meat product range in the US, with the launch of a luncheon meat-style product sold under its unMEAT brand and retailing at the Walmart chain of stores. Luncheon Style...

Metal cups will be included in a trial of reusable and recyclable drinks containers at stadiums in Queensland as the Australian state moves away from single-use products. Around 10,000 aluminium, stainless steel and plastic cups will be used in the...

Throughout its long history the canmaking industry produced cans in a huge range of sizes, before efforts were made to standardise them. Roberto Baroni* investigates From the start of the metal packaging industry more than 200 years ago, cans have been...

Whether big or small, beverage brand owners are increasingly using contract manufacturers and fillers to support the market’s transformation. Marianne Geater reports Contract packaging services are increasingly used in the US by brand owners, representing 15% of all beverage products...

Recent changes in consumer habits have increased demand for single-serve packaging, which has led to more products in draw-redraw cans appearing on store shelves. Danielle Ingram reports With consumers rediscovering the benefits of canned foods during the pandemic, smaller sizes of...

The past two years have been a difficult period for the global economy, but challenges remain for the year to come, says Arthur Stupay* Gross domestic product (GDP) and personal incomes determine the outlook for most items, but especially for...

The global beverage can industry has enjoyed a market boom in recent years, but how has the domestic market in Japan performed? David Wall and Mark Smyth* report The global packaging market was estimated to be worth more than US$1 trillion...

The Brazilian canmaking sector expects steady growth for 2023 on the back of demand for aluminium cans that is stronger than other packaging formats, says local trade body Abralatas. Chief executive Cátilo Cândido told The Canmaker that “there were many...

The heat is on as family favourite food brands in the US experiment with chilli-based flavours to attract consumers at what is traditionally a quiet time for retailers. Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods, known for its Spam luncheon meat, has launched...

Two canned alcohol-free drinks brands that market their products as naturally flavoured and additive-free have received cash injections from investors betting on the growing consumer trend for healthier sodas. Zero-sugar, zero-calorie UK-based Dash Water, which flavours its drinks using “wonky”...

Silgan posted year-end record sales for its canmaking business again as the US-based packaging firm pushed up prices to cover the rising costs of raw materials.  However, the figure for 2022 came with a profit decline as shipments of its...

An electrostatic side-stripe powder coating system for welded cans has been launched by Italy-based GST, which also designs, builds and supplies in-line curing ovens, metal sheet feeders and seam protection equipment. Six months in development, VIPE comes with a number...

Can Makers – which represents the  drinks can manufacturers in the UK – has appointed Tim Conybeare, commercial director UK & Ireland at Crown Bevcan EMEA, as its new chairman. Conybeare takes over from Simon Gresty, general manager metal for...