Aluminum packaging | Packaging Strategies

Ball and University of Colorado Partner on New Aluminum Cup

September 6, 2019

Ball Corporation has launched a pilot of infinitely recyclable aluminum cups in the U.S. and the University of Colorado Boulder will introduce the cups to fans at Folsom Field for the 2019 football season.

Milk Flavorizers Packaged in Specialty Aluminum Tins

June 10, 2019

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Shatto Milk sought a way to offer its milk flavorizers year-round without worrying about shelf life and freshness.

The International Metal Decorators Association Now Includes Can Manufacturing and Metal Packaging

February 12, 2019

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The Association has been renamed the International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association (IMDPA) and has expanded its scope to include can manufacturing and metal packaging into its mission of bringing the latest technology and information to the membership.

Aluminum Foil Packaging Market to Grow at CAGR of Nearly 5% to 2022

January 28, 2019

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The global aluminum foil packaging market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 5 percent during the period 2018-2022, according to Technavio. However, the growth momentum of the market is expected to decelerate due to a decline in the year-over-year growth.

Mountain Dew Cans Shine Bright in New Color

Mountain Dew Cans Shine Bright with Neon Ink

January 2, 2019

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Mountain Dew has launched a special edition can featuring fluorescent inks in the Middle East. The ultra-bright green color is designed to attract consumer attention and boost sales in the hot summer season.

Poll Respondents on the Recent Trade War Tariff Issue

Readers Respond to Trade Wars, Tariffs and Packaging

November 2, 2018

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Last month’s online poll asked: What is your position on the recent tariffs issue? See how the industry weighed in on material tariffs on plastics and foils.

Metallized film for coffee, nuts, dried fruits and powdered drink packaging

Materials Technology: Films

Metallized Films for Foil Replacement

Considerations in redesigning a foil-based packaging structure with a MET film.

Tammy Williamson

June 12, 2018

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Given the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to impose tariffs on aluminum foil imported from China, Toray Plastics anticipates that end users will want to substitute foil with metallized films at an even greater rate.

Market Trends: Beverage Packaging

A Kiss & A Handshake: Ergonomics in Packaging Design

Ergonomics and haptics—two crucial factors in packaging design—can launch a product romance for beverage consumers.

Bryce Rutter PhD

May 16, 2018

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Creating a tangible and functional connection between a beverage brand and its user involves ergonomic research and a haptic design. To brands, this may seem like a minute detail, but the consumer thinks and feels otherwise.

PMMI Corner

Cans Lead as Packaging Innovations Drive Beverage Market Growth

Maria Ferrante

April 12, 2018

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Packaging innovations are helping to drive growth in the beverage market, according to the “Beverage Packaging and Innovation Trends” report published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Ball Corp. aluminum cans launch in new sizes

November 7, 2017

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American packaging firm Ball Corporation debuts three new can sizes to its slate of beverage package offerings: 25 Cl Sleek, 45 Cl Super Sleek, and 90 Cl King.