Highlights   On December 1, 2025, Old Bay announced it is replacing its plastic containers — introduced in 2017 — with the brand’s original tin packaging. The iconic yellow-blue-red design remains unchanged; the seasoning formula (blend of 18 herbs and spices) is unch...

The recently proposed European Commission (EC) plan to tighten steel import quotas and tariffs may protect raw steel producers — but at a heavy cost to Europe’s downstream industries and circular economy ambitions, industry groups warn. According to an opinion released by Metal Packaging...

London, UK – November 21, 2025 — Emballator UK has won the 2025 Best in Metal Award, the highest honor from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), for its innovative Fleetwood Colour Perfect paint can.     Innovation and Excellence in Metal Packaging   The...

The global lever-lid tinplate container market is entering a strong growth cycle, supported by booming e-commerce logistics, rising consumer expectations for durable packaging, and industry investments in modern tinplate production lines. These containers, recognized for their metal-lever sealing de...

Tin Futures Hold Steady in Night Session   During the night session on November 3, 2025, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tin contract (SN2512) opened higher and maintained its elevated levels, closing at 285,000 yuan per metric ton, marking a 0.44% increase from the previous trading day. M...

On October 23, the 138th Canton Fair Phase II officially opened at the Guangzhou Pazhou International Convention & Exhibition Center   As the largest and most influential trade fair worldwide, the 138th Canton Fair highlights the themes of Innovation, Intelligence, and Green Development. Sp...

London Packaging Week 2025 draws a record crowd around sustainability, regulation, and premium materials   The 15th edition of London Packaging Week, held October 15–16, 2025 at ExCeL London, has concluded with a notable surge in attendance, high-caliber exhibitors, and thought-provoking...

  Bangkok, Thailand – October 6–8, 2025 – Asia CanTech 2025, the premier conference and exhibition for can makers and their suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region, is set to take place at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Bangkok. This three-day event promises to b...

Facing persistent tariff burdens on steel and aluminum, Campbell’s expects only partial mitigation is possible. The company foresees that more than half of its duty exposure in fiscal 2026 is tied to Section 232 tariffs, and constrained domestic tinplate supply further limits its options. &nbs...

A Borough-Wide Initiative Targeting Over 90,000 Households   Calderdale residents are being urged to recycle more of their used metal packaging as part of a refreshed MetalMatters campaign, launched on September 22. The digital initiative, coordinated by Alupro, will reach over 90,000 household...

Dates to Remember: September 23–25, 2025 – The European packaging sector will once again converge in Nuremberg for FACHPACK 2025, the region’s leading trade fair for cutting-edge packaging solutions, advanced technologies, and efficient processes.   A Global Meeting Point for...

The 13th International Tinplate Conference, organized by the International Tin Association, took place on September 9–10, 2025 at the Tara Copthorne Hotel in London. The two-day event brought together tinplate producers, canmakers, coating specialists, steelmakers, and packaging innovators to...