World demand for aluminum (primary and secondary/recycled) is projected to expand 5.8 percent per year through 2017 to 82.5 million metric tons. Of the 20 million additional metric tons of demand in 2017, nearly 11.5 million metric tons will be accounted for by China.

In celebration of the spirit, flavor and sound of the Northwest U.S., Astoria, Oregon-based Fort George Brewery partnered with Tender Loving Empire, a consignment shop, screen printer and record label representing artists in the region, and CROWN Beverage Packaging.

Idaho-based Sockeye Brewing has partnered with Crown Beverage Packaging to launch its flagship Dagger Falls IPA brand in limited-edition pink cans.

Vuka™ Intelligent Energy drinks are now available in Ball Corporation's 16-oz. Alumi-Tek® bottles.

Hold on to your (bottle) caps, there is a new sheriff in town. Newcomer Dust Cutter Beverage Company has launched its brand new line of all-natural lemonades in Ball Corporation's 16-oz. Alumi-Tek bottles.

The Can Manufacturers Institute announces the launch of a new website that promotes the benefits of metal cans as the best packaging choice for food and beverages.

Helping extend the reach for its flagship beer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company has launched Farm Girl Saison in four-packs of 16-ounce cans from Rexam.

The international community agrees: food waste is a problem of global proportion. The widespread inefficiencies caused by food waste highlight the need for packaging that prevents spoilage and extends shelf life, while still protecting the flavor and quality that consumers count on and providing the convenience they need. The metal can is an ideal format to help brands achieve these goals, proving its value as a waste prevention tool.

In Canada, consumers recognize the syrup can immediately and, embodied in its classic design, the package has changed little in appearance, reinforcing the connection made between that packaging and the syrup itself. To such an extent, in fact, that to a Quebecer, taking maple syrup from a can is simply how it’s done, and alternative packaging formats fail to perform as strongly in the market.

This year has started with recognition for Ardagh Group and the team who produced the Jean Paul Gaultier Coca-Cola contour bottles. The eye catching limited edition containers, which had already been honoured in 2012 with trophies from Starpack, Best of Metal (MPMA) and The Cans of the Year Award 2012 (The Canmaker), made it a quartet of successes when it was recognized with a Worldstar Award from the World Packaging Organization.