aluminum cans

Rogue Pumpkin Patch Ale returns in new 16-ounce can

August 19, 2021

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Rogue Ales & Spirits released its annual, award-winning Pumpkin Patch Ale in a new 16-ounce can.

Sustainability influencing future beverage packaging plans

Pandemic alters preferred beverage packaging options

Jessica Jacobsen

August 18, 2021

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Sustainable packaging has become important to more consumers; however, a better understanding of recycling and materials will help connect shoppers with beverage brands adopting this packaging attribute.

Asahi Super Dry unveils 25.4-ounce can

June 25, 2021

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To capitalize on the growing can market, Japanese brewer Asahi debuted a brand new 25.4-ounce can for its Asahi Super Dry.

Wilkens-Anderson enamel rater tests metal exposure

Machine measures metal exposure inside beverage cans

June 16, 2021

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Wilkens-Anderson Co. offers its new Digital Enamel Rater III for fast, accurate quality inspection measurements of the enamel coating on the inside of food and beverage cans.

thermochromic, photochromic, glow-in-the-dark inks

Specialty inks, coatings create memorable first impression

Inks, coatings and brand design differentiate brands

Barbara Harfmann

June 4, 2021

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In a competitive beverage marketplace, products need to create a memorable first impression and create “theatre in the hand.” Inks and coatings convey what is inside the package, but also play a key role in advertising, branding and sales.

Reed’s Extra Ginger Beer now in aluminum cans

Ginger beer brand expands into Walmart with mixer sets

May 27, 2021

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Reed’s Inc., Norwalk, Conn., announced the launch of its flagship Extra Ginger Beer in 12-ounce cans led by the expansion into more than 1,600 Walmart Mixer Sets, marking a secondary shelf placement for Reed’s.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability drives future of beverage packaging materials

Plastic, aluminum, glass suppliers all taking steps to deliver on sustainability

Jessica Jacobsen

April 6, 2021

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In today’s fluid consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, where sustainability reigns supreme, many suppliers are taking a proactive approach to make the plastic, aluminum and glass materials the sustainable solution that beverage-makers seek.

Wilkens-Anderson enamel rater tests metal exposure

Machine measures metal exposure inside beverage cans

March 9, 2021

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Wilkens-Anderson Co. offers its new Digital Enamel Rater III for fast, accurate quality inspection measurements of the enamel coating on the inside of food and beverage cans.

TEN Alkaline Spring Water now in aluminum packaging

Packaging format expands to United Natural Foods (UNFI), KEHE Group

January 8, 2021

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TEN Alkaline Spring Water released 12-ounce sustainable aluminum packaging for its 10-pH water. The company also announced the distribution expansion of the new packaging with national partners United Natural Foods (UNFI) and KEHE Group.

Packaging Equipment

Demand for can packaging impacts filling, seaming equipment

Jessica Jacobsen

December 22, 2020

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The increased demand for aluminum cans, coupled with diverse portfolios, is prompting original equipment manufacturers to develop can filling and seaming systems that support this fast changeover environment.