The beverage packaging industry in North America is expected to reach $26.3 billion in 2015, with plastic bottles leading the way in popularity, according to Reston, Va.-based PMMI’s new report "Beverage Packaging – An Industry Assessment," which is scheduled for release next month.

KHS USA Inc. released its new KHS Everywhere app for Apple devices. The app is designed to facilitate secure communication with all KHS lines and machines equipped with the new ClearLine human-machine interface operating system.

Aquarena Beverage released its Fuga Life energy drink in 12-ounce Sleek cans from Rexam.

Solemn Oath Brewing announced plans to expand its Naperville, Ill.-based brewery to support its growing craft beer portfolio.

Hiball Energy introduced four of its most popular sparkling energy waters and two of its organic energy drinks — including a new Ginger Ale flavor — in smaller-sized 8.4-ounce cans from Ball Corp.

Formula O2 launched a new line of oxygenated energy drinks in 16-ounce Rexam cans.

On June 1, Rogue Ales and Spirits celebrated the American armed forces with the release of its Rogue American Amber Ale in 16-ounce grenade cans.

Big Red Soda is getting in on the action of summer movie “Transformers: Age of Extinction” with six limited-edition cans.

To kick off the summer, Heineken USA released six special-edition bottles inspired by the popular global destinations New York, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rio and Shanghai.

Nordson Corp. announced the global release of its new ProBlue Liberty, an integrated tankless melter and multi-hose fill system that allows packagers to reduce waste, char, downtime and energy consumption on their production lines, the company says.