aluminium
Bubbling growth for beer packaging
Innovations in packaging materials to shifting consumer preferences and a dynamic brewing landscape driving growth.
Mondi invests in ultra-high barrier paper-based packaging
FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate range is designed for recycling and can substitute unrecyclable alternatives.
Intermarché and SIG strike first in France
Pivotal move covers their entire private label juice portfolio of around 20 SKUs.
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.