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  Global sustainable aluminum packaging leader Ball Corporation has announced new strategic investments in India, aiming to meet surging local customer demand and bolster the regional supply chain in this high-potential Asian consumer market.   Following a nearly $55 million investment in its Taloja can manufacturing facility (Maharashtra, near Mumbai) in 2024, the company is pouring another approximately $60 million into its Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh, close to Chennai.   Mandy Glew, President of Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA and Asia, emphasized that India is a core part of the company’s global strategy. She noted that these investments are part of a targeted push to scale operations in high-growth markets and secure long-term competitive edges. Ball is also exploring further investment opportunities in India, as more brands and consumers are opting for aluminum packaging solutions.   These moves directly support the expansion of India’s beverage can market, which is projected to grow by over 10% annually in the next five years. Driven by shifting consumer preferences for sustainable and convenient packaging, new product categories—especially dairy-based drinks—are gaining traction. Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and milk drinks are increasingly adopting aluminum packaging, and Ball’s retort innovation technology helps these products achieve extended shelf life while preserving taste and nutritional value. This capability solidifies Ball’s role as a key driver of packaging transformation in India’s evolving beverage sector.   Manish Joshi, Regional Commercial Director for Asia at Ball Beverage Packaging India, described this as a pivotal moment for the local team. He stated that the investments will enhance the company’s ability to serve customers with greater speed, flexibility and reliability. Joshi added that Ball is committed to contributing to local skill development, and strengthening partnerships with domestic suppliers and customers to drive market growth, sustainability and customized technical innovation for India.   Since entering the Indian market in 2016, Ball has gradually expanded its local footprint via the Taloja and Sri City facilities, offering a diverse range of beverage can sizes (185ml, 250ml, 300ml, 330ml, 500ml) that cater to both global and leading domestic brands.  

  Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has clinched a National Gold Award in the Paper & Packaging: Innovation category at the renowned International Green Apple Environment Awards.   This accolade recognizes the company’s efforts to develop eco-friendly alternatives to conventional rigid plastic containers, according to Alison Gales, Fenton’s Sustainability Manager. She pointed out that rigid HDPE plastic containers are widely used across sectors ranging from chemicals to detergents, and amid growing pressure from shareholders, advocacy groups, and the public to cut down on plastic use, the need for sustainable substitutes has never been more urgent.   In collaboration with Sweden-based packaging innovator Quadpak, Fenton now provides a broad selection of UN-approved bag-in-box packaging solutions. These are well-suited for most products falling under Packing Groups II and III, a segment that has long relied on rigid plastic containers. A key advantage of Fenton’s bag-in-box systems is that they are fully recyclable, and use 80–90% less plastic than traditional rigid alternatives.   The environmental benefits of this switch are substantial: the solutions cut packaging waste by weight by 80–90%, while also offering a 4:1 logistical advantage in transportation. This not only boosts operational efficiency but also slashes the overall environmental footprint.   Chris Warren, Managing Partner at Fenton Packaging Solutions, noted that this gold award comes just three months after the company earned a Bronze medal for sustainability from EcoVadis. He emphasized that the latest recognition is a testament to the passion, innovation, and teamwork across the entire Fenton team.   Sustainability, Warren added, is the core of Fenton’s business strategy. The award underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to integrating sustainable practices into every part of its operations. Fenton expressed delight at having its green efforts acknowledged on an international platform, and reaffirmed its ambition to keep innovating for a more sustainable future.  

  Premium aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has signed a significant five-year, eight-figure contract with Ball Corporation, a global leader in aluminium beverage packaging.   Under this agreement, Ball Corporation will supply tens of millions of aluminium bottles to support Re:Water’s expansion across the retail, catering, and hospitality sectors, while also backing the brand’s dedication to sustainable packaging and circular economy initiatives. This deal extends the two companies’ long-term partnership and reaffirms their joint goal of promoting authentic sustainable packaging solutions. A key pillar of Re:Water’s sustainability strategy is using 100% recycled aluminium sourced locally from the UK and Europe, which helps cut down carbon emissions and avoids the environmental harm caused by long-distance imports.   Founded in 2021 and owned by Berrington Pure Spring Water, Re:Water has experienced explosive growth to become one of the UK’s top sustainable water brands. To date, it has sold over 12 million bottles, with its products stocked at high-profile venues and retailers including The National Trust, David Lloyd Leisure, Cornish Bakery, LW Theatres, The Eden Project, M&S, Pret, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and Buckingham Palace, as well as more than 5,000 outlets across the country. The brand’s aluminium bottles, made from locally sourced recycled materials, are designed to be refilled, reused, and infinitely recycled, blending style, sustainability, and convenience to serve as a premium alternative to single-use plastic, cartons, and glass.   Earlier in 2025, Re:Water earned a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation—one of only 46 UK businesses to receive this prestigious honour—and was invited to a celebratory event at Windsor Castle with King Charles.   Victoria Marletta, Commercial Vice-President of Personal & Home Care at Ball Corporation, commented that the company’s mission is to unleash aluminium’s infinite potential to build a waste-free world. She noted that modern consumers are seeking solutions that deliver both effectiveness and responsibility, and by collaborating with customers to create scalable options, Ball is driving aluminium innovations that reduce waste, lower emissions, and maintain product quality. She also praised Re:Water’s remarkable year-on-year growth and leadership in sustainability, saying the King’s Award was a well-deserved recognition of the brand’s market position.   Matt Crocker, Director at Re:Water, described the deal as a landmark moment for the business, which will support its next phase of growth. He highlighted the brand’s consistent high double-digit growth since launch, attributing it to consumers’ demand for better, more sustainable choices. Crocker emphasized that using locally sourced 100% recycled aluminium is non-negotiable for Re:Water, as this avoids greenwashing and enables the brand to stay true to its goal of being the most sustainable bottled water on the market with one of the industry’s lowest carbon footprints.   This partnership solidifies Re:Water’s position at the forefront of the sustainable beverage packaging movement, as it continues to pursue its mission of eliminating single-use plastics and advocating for circular economy practices.