aluminium
Amcor Capsules and Aludium collaborate to accelerate low-carbon aluminium in screwcaps
50% reduction in its carbon footprint compared to European average.
Stora Enso site set to triple Poland’s annual recycling capacity of post-consumer beverage cartons
Line at Stora Enso’s production unit handles solely beverage carton material separation.
Franklin & Sons and Canpack introduce 150ml aluminium format
Franklin & Sons’ premium beverages’ appearance respects the brand’s heritage yet showcases a modern approach to packaging.
The Label Makers’ eco-friendly can label wrap ideal for distillers
The Label Makers used Fasson Apple Touch FSC, an uncoated matt wood-free printing paper with a smooth surface and made from 5% apple waste.
Britvic officially opens state of the art canning line
The multimillion-pound investment in Britvic’s Rugby factory comes as the company celebrates 35 years in the town.
Tetra Pak tests industry-first fibre-based barrier to replace aluminium
A first pilot batch of single serve packs featuring this industry-first material are currently on shelf for a commercial consumer test, with a further technology validation scheduled for later in 2022.
i2r launch new stronger, lightweight foil tray design
i2r Packaging Solutions has unveiled a new aluminium smoothwall container for food that will be launched at the Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 27-28 February.
School ‘eco-canteen’ gives used cartons new lease of life
SIG is showcasing how waste can be turned into something useful through an ‘eco-canteen’ made almost entirely from used beverage cartons.
Let us eat cake
News this week is that France has adopted a bill declaring the use of titanium dioxide as a food colouring has been suspended.
Canned beverage growth soars in the UK
According to the latest Nielsen research by the Can Makers, canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market.
New heating solution for aseptic cartons
Research showing that the majority of consumers are dissatisfied with current heating methods for on-the-go drinks has led to the development of a microwaveable solution for aseptic carton packs.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Arla Foods chooses SIG’s Signature Pack
Arla Foods Germany is the first company to opt for the Signature Pack from SIG – an aseptic carton pack that is linked to plant-based renewable material.
Crown collaborates with Coca-Cola Turkey for summer promo
Coca-Cola Turkey has launched its new summer promotional range, making use of thermochromic inks to add colour and function to ten new aluminium beverage can designs.