Cans & bottles

The KHS Group Upgrades Interactive Conversion Catalog

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:02 -0400

The entire portfolio is directly accessible on both the KHS website and in the KHS Connect shop.

El Jefe Energy Wins Colored by INX Can Design Contest

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:29 -0400

The design leans into a darker, more refined visual world with strong iconography, roses, contrast, and a commanding central figure that reflects confidence, power and presence.

Why the Beverage Can Is Becoming a Strategic Brand Asset Within Global Beverage Trends

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:53 -0400

Aluminum cans are among the fastest-growing beverage packaging formats across most regions, driven by demand for circular materials and convenience. The aluminum can also provides an excellent branding surface.

A Missed Opportunity for Canned Wine Packaging in Brazil

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With Brazil importing great wines from Chile and Argentina and also producing some great wines of its own, Packaging Strategies sees a solution for selling wine alongside beer during Carnaval.

Submissions Open for 7th Annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:34:16 -0500

Jeanie Morris, the INX marketing and promotions manager responsible for organizing this event, says the contest represents a chance for those in the industry to showcase outstanding artistry and join a distinguished group of brand owners, designers and metal decorators who have been recognized in the past.

Butter Wines Introduces ButterLight Chardonnay in Cans

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The new 250mL cans respond to growing consumer demand for lower-alcohol wines.

DataLase launches label-free, clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The combined advantages—including label-free decoration, elimination of consumables, customization options, reduced packaging waste, and simplified end-of-life processing—offer a solution for brands looking to minimize their environmental impact while improving production efficiency.

Targeted Resource Reduction in Beverage Packaging

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Stefan Welker of Industrial Physics discusses how targeted reduction strategies can help beverage manufacturers optimize resources without compromising quality. Welker posits that few categories illustrate the balancing act of resource reduction more clearly than metal cans.

Real-World Lessons on Laser Solutions for Beverage Can Marking

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this article, Giuseppe Urso of Nimax lays out how fiber laser coding can help address challenges such as condensation in high-capacity beverage lines.

Sun Chemical and X-Rite Expand PantoneLIVE for Aluminum Can Packaging

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:07:15 -0400

Available through the PantoneLIVE Production – Print and Packaging subscription, the new libraries support aluminum beverage can production using both opaque and transparent inks for a matte effect.

BMT Will Showcase SMART Bottle Prototyping at drinktec 2025

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:53 -0400

Platform combines virtual simulation, 3D-printed molds, and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.

PepsiCo bottler boosts sustainability with returnable PET and glass lines by Sidel

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sidel supported Grupo GEPP, PepsiCo’s exclusive bottler in Mexico, to install expanded returnable PET and glass bottling lines to meet growing consumer demand and sustainability goals.

PPG adds BPA-NI beverage can end coatings to PPG INNOVEL and PPG iSENSE series

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The coatings have been rigorously tested and approved by leading global can makers and brands, and they have been formulated without the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and PFAS so as to comply with global regulations.

Karbach Brewing Company Wins Colored by INX Can Design Contest

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:26:31 -0400

Their design entry for Dunkels & Dragons, a German-style dark lager beer, edged out four other competitors in public voting last week on INX International’s Facebook and LinkedIn social media pages.

Avantium Announces Partnership with The Bottle Collective

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:40:08 -0400

Avantium’s novel, plant-based polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate) will be integrated into the Dry Molded Fiber bottle process, enhancing the barrier performance and sustainability of the bottles.

Colored by INX Can Design Contest entries due by April 28

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Now in its sixth year, the contest recognizes the best of the best in can design creativity.

INX International to Showcase Vibrant Solutions at Craft Brewers Conference

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:35:59 -0400

INX supports craft breweries with comprehensive ink solutions across all packaging types, including metal cans, pressure-sensitive and wraparound labels, shrink sleeves, tags, and paperboard carriers.

Aluminum Beverage Can Goes from Recycle Bin to Newly Formed Can in Under 60 Days

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:12 -0400

New study demonstrates the uniquely circular nature of aluminum beverage cans, which when recycled almost always become a new can.

Amcor Unveils 2oz Retort Bottle Using its StormPanel™ Technology

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:07 -0500

The StormPanel™ bottle responds directly to evolving market demands for durable, shelf-stable packaging solutions that meet stringent performance requirements for nutrition standards, including the Real California Milk seal.

Color-Logic Partners with Hinterkopf to Transform Decorated Cylindrical Market

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:31:38 -0500

The collaboration between Color-Logic and Hinterkopf marks a significant milestone in the world of cylindrical decoration.

NBCo launches Fast Forward 50 to accelerate shift from plastic to fiber bottles

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:05 -0500

Company is offering 50 free fiber bottles to the first 50 brands that sign up, allowing them to test and trial the technology with their own products.

31 Million Aluminum Cans Captured Annually with Help of Recycling Grants

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:02:35 -0500

The more than 30 million aluminum beverage cans recycled each year from the two most recent grants will generate more than $500,000 in revenue, avoiding the CO2 equivalent emissions of driving more than 7.6 million miles.

Massilly Group Announces Acquisition of Hoffman Neopac's Tin Business

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:04:41 -0500

The move marks a significant milestone for Hoffmann Neopac after 135 years in tinplate business.

Entries Open for Colored by INX Can Design Contest

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:47:00 -0500

To be eligible, entrants need only to have produced a commercial can design before January 1, 2025, and used at least one color from the INX Color Catalog.

Sonoco Completes Acquisition of Eviosys, Leading Manufacturer of Food Cans

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoco says the acquisition creates a global leader in metal food and aerosol can manufacturing and advances the company’s portfolio transformation strategy.

Sidel Launches Innovative Bottle Washer for Beverage Industry

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:55:54 -0500

Sidel will unveil Hydra Ultrasonic for the first time at the international trade show, BrauBeviale.

ExxonMobil Helps Blowplast Meet Enhanced PCR Standards for Blow-Molded Bottles

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:52:40 -0500

With Enable™ 4002, Blowplast more than doubled the PCR content in their lubricant bottles to reach up to 50% without encountering the brittleness of the previous solution.

Paboco Launches Market-Ready Paper Bottle and Cap

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:56:21 -0400

Following the mission of repacking the planet, Paboco consistently drives for solutions that improve on what has come before; creating lasting, impactful change that brings innovation into reality.

Albertsons Introduces Flat Bottle Packaging for New Bee Lightly Wines

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:04:09 -0400

This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect.

Diageo set to trial paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:30:33 -0400

Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl bottle trial in the on-trade.