The buzz of craft beer seems finally to be fading. While on its surface the category may appear bubbly, over a decade of consistent double-digit growth has led to an oversaturated selection of brands on shelves.

WS Packaging Group Inc. will invest in new printing technologies to meet the demand for more new business and reduce lead times, resulting in increased efficiencies for its customers.

Craft brewers sold $23.5 billion in 2016, according to the Brewers Association. That amounts to 21.9% of the $107 billion U.S. beer market. That's up from 19% last year – and continued growth from the 10% that craft brewers held in 2012.

Amarula, the South African producer of cream liqueur, has released a special edition of 400,000 bottles with its elephant icon in order to raise global awareness for the same remaining number of the endangered African species. 

Squid Ink Manufacturing Inc. introduces the new SQ-Laser marking systems, the company’s first laser solutions designed for high speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other primary coding applications.

Crown Holdings Inc. has opened a new beverage can manufacturing plant in Nichols, NY, which marks the industry’s first greenfield facility in the U.S. in more than 20 years, 

Axon, powered by Pro Mach, presents its newest shrink sleeve label applicator and shrink tunnel combination designed specifically to meet the needs of the craft beer industry – the EZ-150SL and ThermoFlow. 

D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., America’s oldest brewery, announces packaging updates to its core brands Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager and Black & Tan.

Throughout 2017, Crown Holdings Inc. will be celebrating its 125th anniversary by highlighting its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.