Why Aluminum Cans Are Gaining Ground in Beverage Packaging

Aluminum cans have long been a staple in the beverage industry, but their popularity has surged in recent years—extending well beyond soft drinks into categories such as energy drinks, sparkling water, and increasingly, ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages. This rise is not accidental; it is the result of aluminum’s distinct advantages in sustainability, preservation, branding, and logistics.