In the can – Pelican wins Can Makers brief
Pelican has been appointed by Can Makers, the trade body representing beverage can manufacturers in the UK, following a competitive pitch process.
The Saddleworth-based agency will provide a range of marketing communications services including PR, content creation and social media to promote the beverage can format to UK brewers and soft drinks manufacturers and the retailers.
The UK is the largest beverage can market in Europe, with 9.7 billion cans shipped each year from UK can manufacturing plants.
The appointment comes at a time of change for the industry with new legislation being introduced to further increase packaging recycling. The recently introduced environment bill includes initiatives such as deposit return schemes, a plastics tax and new responsibilities for brand owners and retailers to ensure their packaging is recycled.
Pelican managing director Michael Bennett said: “Being endlessly recyclable, without any loss of quality or performance, metal beverage cans are a modern and highly sustainable packaging format.
“At a time of significant change for the industry, we will be supporting Can Makers to ensure brands, retailers and other stakeholders understand the vital role the beverage can has to play in protecting and marketing brands and helping the UK fight climate change.”
Marcel Arsand, Can Makers chairman, said: “We were impressed by Pelican’s knowledge of packaging and environmental issues and their track record in working with trade associations on award-winning B2B campaigns: all of which will be invaluable in ensuring the high value and infinite recyclability of the beverage can is recognised.
He added: “Today, 74% of aluminium beverage cans are recycled in Europe, making it the most recycled beverage packaging. Working with Pelican will enable us to better communicate the numerous environmental benefits we already deliver and our ambition to go further.”
Pelican specialises in supporting clients in the food chain and environment sectors.
Pelican Communications: a specialist in the environment & CSR, food, packaging & logistics and trade association sectors and offers a range of services such as strategy, design, content creation, public relations and people development. Michael has advised numerous business on susutainbility and green communications and PR strategies.
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