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Leading Russian packaging manufacturer Tokk Metalpak is rolling out a major modernisation project at its production site in Krasnodar Krai. The company is injecting 1.1 billion rubles, equivalent to around $13 million, to upgrade its local factory, which specialises in easy-to-open ends and tinplate cans of various specifications. The core of the upgrade is a brand-new industrial varnishing line installed at the firm’s facility in the Kurganinsky District of southern Russia.   Besides the advanced new production line, the large-scale expansion project also includes the construction of a 14,000-square-metre warehouse on the plant’s premises. Though the official output capacity of the new varnishing line has not been revealed, the overall development will bring clear local economic benefits, creating 100 new formal jobs for the region. This upgrade builds on the company’s rapid local expansion, as Tokk Metalpak officially launched full-scale production of tinplate cans and ends at the Krasnodar Krai site back in February, with an annual production capacity of up to 225 million packaging units.   The factory’s finished cans are crafted from varnished and lithographed tinplate, adopting a mixed raw material supply model that combines locally sourced Russian materials with imported tinplate from Belarus and China. Boasting a diverse product portfolio, the facility manufactures nearly 40 different sizes of cans and easy-open ends, mainly serving fruit and vegetable processing enterprises in Krasnodar Krai, while also meeting the packaging demands of domestic clients across Russia. The regional government has strongly backed the entire project, offering supportive policies including tax reductions and customs duty exemptions.   The strategic upgrade holds great significance for Krasnodar Krai’s industrial development. As one of Russia’s top hubs for agricultural production and food processing, the region has soaring demand for high-quality metal packaging. Local industry data shows that Krasnodar Krai produced 737 million units of canned fruit and vegetable products from January to July 2025, marking a 7.6% year-on-year increase. The expansion of Tokk Metalpak’s production capacity effectively fills local packaging demand and supports the sustainable growth of the regional agricultural processing industry.   Official corporate records show Tokk Metalpak was registered in the Moscow Region in 2024, focusing on the manufacturing of lightweight packaging products. The fast-growing enterprise achieved impressive market performance in 2025, with its annual revenue surpassing 2.3 billion rubles. The ongoing Krasnodar Krai modernisation project further consolidates its position as a key supplier of metal packaging solutions for Russia’s food processing sector.

Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam (SPVB) has officially opened its brand-new beverage filling factory located in Tay Ninh. Valued at $300 million, this site becomes the firm’s sixth production base operating within Vietnam, as shared by the brand via its social media channels. The launch stands as solid proof of SPVB’s steady long-term investment plans and confidence in the Vietnamese market.     SPVB manufactures a wide portfolio of popular refreshments across its production lines. Its product lineup covers canned drinks such as Pepsi, 7Up, Tropicana and Boss coffee, alongside packaged bottled water and assorted carbonated soft drinks. The operator described the new Tay Ninh plant as a major milestone for its business expansion, built to realise its core goal of creating a forward-looking manufacturing centre focused on stable operation, high operational efficiency and eco-friendly development down the line.     Advanced digital and automated solutions run through every stage of the new factory’s workflow. The integrated smart systems cover raw material processing, production, storage and outbound logistics. Notably, the site houses SPVB’s first fully automated warehouse — a feature also rare among manufacturing facilities in the surrounding region.     Sustainable development was a central priority when designing and constructing the plant. Its eco-focused features align with LEED Gold standards, with production steam fully powered by biomass fuel. Additional green infrastructure includes on-site solar panels, complete water recycling and purification equipment, and a waste management scheme that sends no waste to landfills. Over one-fifth of the whole factory compound is laid out with green plant landscaping to further lower its environmental footprint.

Premium Lindoia has teamed up with Ball to roll out the planet’s very first range of flavoured water packaged in cans bearing Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification. This milestone release responds to rising shopper demand for drinks that blend great taste, wellness benefits and eco-friendly credentials, while also widening the variety of beverage types sold in aluminium cans worldwide.     Tailored for buyers hunting for healthier drink options, the new Flavors collection mixes natural mineral water, light fizz and authentic fruit essences. Every variant contains zero sugar, zero preservatives and carries no calories at all. Beyond catering to health-focused consumers, this launch also marks another key step in Premium Lindoia’s long-term sustainability plan, which integrates eco-conscious packaging choices right from the product design phase.     The launch also aligns with a major shift Ball has spotted across the global beverage market. Modern shoppers want single products that tick multiple boxes: great flavour, health perks, easy portability and sustainable production. In this landscape, packaging is no longer just a vessel for drinks — it has become a core tool for brands to boost their image and connect with eco-minded customers whose daily choices centre on sustainable living.     Ball has long prioritised developing packaging solutions that balance creativity, reliable performance and environmental responsibility alongside its brand partners. It stands out as an early industry leader, with all its South American facilities holding full ASI certification. The firm collaborates closely with suppliers and beverage labels to make responsibly sourced certified aluminium more accessible, building a more open, ethical supply chain for metal packaging.     Tamires Silvestre, Ball’s South America Sustainability Director, shared the company’s perspective on the joint launch. She explained that Ball constantly tracks shifting consumer habits and turns emerging market trends into workable packaging products for clients. The fast growth of canned flavoured waters shows health, innovation and sustainability are no longer separate priorities. She added that cross-industry partnerships like this one with Premium Lindoia speed up sustainable progress and deliver shared value at every stage of the aluminium supply chain.     For Premium Lindoia, adding the ASI certification is a natural next move in its brand roadmap. The label already used canned mineral water as a unique selling point to stand out from competitors, and this new product line takes that eco promise further with a globally recognised sustainability standard. João Zampini, Managing Partner at Premium Lindoia, stated that the brand’s core identity revolves around accountable manufacturing. After testing various low-impact packaging options in recent years, aluminium cans emerged as the best match for its values, and the ASI mark publicly demonstrates its dedication to full-chain environmental accountability. His co-manager Pedro Zampini also noted that today’s buyers carefully check product labels, prioritise clean ingredients and scrutinise brands’ green commitments, so the ASI badge lets the Flavors range stand out through every stage of its production journey.     Three key drivers pushed Premium Lindoia and Ball to launch this certified canned flavoured water line: more conscious consumer purchasing habits that weigh up both drink ingredients and packaging eco-impact, Premium Lindoia’s internal sustainability targets, and the desire to make the new flavoured water category distinct via responsible aluminium packaging. The collaboration also supports Ball’s broader regional strategy of expanding canned beverage categories across South America. Over recent years, aluminium cans have entered spaces including still water, wine, coffee and ready-to-drink mixes, and flavoured water now adds another versatile use case for the metal packaging format.     Shoppers in Brazil can now purchase the Premium Lindoia Flavors range via the brand’s official Mercado Livre shop, with physical stock also available at St Marche outlets across São Paulo. The insights and experience gained from this product rollout will guide Premium Lindoia as it develops more future releases featuring fully ASI-certified sustainable aluminium packaging.