In a recent All About Cans blog post, we highlighted the nuances of printing on aluminum beverage cans—but that is just one piece of the design puzzle. From the first production step to the last, an array of technologies, tests and design elements work in harmony to ensure beverage packaging makes an impact with consumers. In this latest post, we...

The can is a convenient, accessible and affordable solution for consumers seeking quick, nutritious and high-quality food options. They are also environmentally-friendly, help reduce food waste and fuel the economy. To shed light on metal cans and their attributes, we are debunking some common myths about this popular food packaging format: Myth: Food cans are only available in a few...

Yardley, PA – March 11, 2020. For centuries, Turkish culture has had a powerful connection with coffee. Hot, strong coffee was and still is offered as the first drink when entertaining, including at engagement ceremonies and weddings, where all conversations begin with a Turkish coffee tasting. Cold coffee began gaining ground with younger consumers in the country in the mid-2000s...

Yardley, PA – March 4, 2020. Aiming to appeal to local consumers and increase its brand presence, Brazil-based craft beer brand Bierland has converted 100% of its product portfolio to be packaged in beverage cans in collaboration with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com). With this format transition, the craft...

Being a good corporate citizen and neighbor is a key part of our business philosophy and we embrace the opportunity to engage in the local communities where we operate. Our corporate citizenship activities focus on a wide range of issues including environmental protection, investing in local youth and preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Our Conroe, Texas beverage can plant exemplifies our commitment...

The best package designs appear effortless. However, behind every finished product is far more planning and precision than meets the eye. This is particularly true when it comes to designing graphics for beverage cans, which requires distinct skills and expertise to effectively translate imagery and deliver the intended quality. When created with precision, the right can designs yield a premium...

YARDLEY, Pa., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com) has published its 2019 Sustainability Report detailing its environmental, social and governance achievements from fiscal years 2017 and 2018 and previewing focus areas for its next set of sustainability goals. The report explores how Crown's global workforce and commitment to process and product innovation have...

When creating a new beverage can, time to market is one of the most important factors for brands to take into consideration. With so many moving parts during the manufacturing process, from size selection to packaging design to filling, sealing and shipping, taking a beverage from concept to shelf can be a complex — and potentially time-consuming — process. Throughout...

Yardley, PA – January 23, 2020. To continue to identify and train qualified candidates for future operational leadership positions, Crown Europe, a division of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown), has launched the fourth cycle of its FORWARD Programme. The Company is seeking 10 qualified candidates (8 Industrial Engineers and 2 Commercial/Marketing Executives) for its career acceleration program, which sends...

Yardley, PA – January 20, 2020. Marlish Waters, a U.K.-based family-run farm diversification business, is packaging its delicious still and sparkling spring water in beverage cans from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East (Crown). Derived from a completely sustainable resource that is naturally replenished by rainwater that falls on the Northumbrian hills, Joe Evans and his cousin and co-owner Elizabeth...

Today’s consumers favor greater transparency when it comes to the food and beverage products they purchase, seeking details about a product’s ingredients as well as their source, a brand’s manufacturing practices and a slew of other information. A recent Response Media study ranked the overall importance of product transparency to consumers at 99% for fresh food and 98% for packaged...