Media Releases

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European aluminium industry publishes Design for Recyclability Guidelines for Packaging containing Aluminium

The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), together with partner associations (European Aluminium, Aluminium Closures Group, Metal Packaging Europe, etma and AEROBAL) involved in aluminium packaging, has published a new framework for packaging design: the Design for Recyclability Guidelines and Recyclability Assessment for Packaging containing Aluminium. The aim is to ensure that packaging design facilitates efficient recycling at the end of the life cycle.

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New survey shows high use of aluminium household foil across Europe

The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has published the results of a recent consumer survey on the use of aluminium household foil. Conducted by global market research institute Censuswide, the survey took place in six major European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and Poland) in 2024 and recorded responses from a total of 6,000 consumers. The results confirm the continued importance of aluminium foil in European households, particularly for food storage and cooking.

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The magic formula for festive delights: aluminium foil preserves the quality and shelf life of chocolate Santas

This year, the German confectionery industry is once again presenting an impressive 167 million chocolate Father Christmases and Father Christmases for the festive season, according to a recent survey by the Federation of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI).

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Elections to EAFA Board confirmed for the period until 2025

The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) is pleased to announce that Bruno Rea and Alexander Dörsel have been re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, by members of the Roller Group.

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Aluminium foil deliveries recover in Q3 as exports grow

The third quarter of 2020 saw some welcome recovery in deliveries of aluminium foil which experienced growth of 1.7% in the period. This was caused, to a large extent, by a stronger export performance, with sales outside Europe increasing by 13.7%, according to figures just released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). Total deliveries in the year to date now stand at 709,000 tonnes (2019: 715,000 tonnes), a slight decrease of 0.8%

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Demand for packaging sustains Q2 aluminium foil deliveries during pandemic

Aluminium foil deliveries inside Europe stayed relatively strong thanks to more demand for some gauges used in packaging application, during the current pandemic. Exports continued to decline due to lockdowns in many economies and disrupted supply chains. Total deliveries were down 4.5% in Q2, compared to 2019, at 234,000 tonnes. The first six months of this year saw production fall 2.0%, to 476,000 tonnes, according to figures just released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA).

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