Keg sealing is a critical step in ensuring product hygiene, integrity and safety throughout the supply chain. By using an automated aluminium foil sealing process, KegSyl delivers a consistent and controlled closure, improving the reliability and efficiency of beverage production lines.
Italy remains among the most virtuous countries in Europe in aluminum packaging recycling. In 2025, the national recycling rate reached 69.5%, far exceeding the European target of 50% and five years ahead of the European Union’s 2030 target of 60%.
The data, presented during CIAL’s annual public meeting, highlight the strength of a consolidated supply chain capable of handling increasingly high volumes. Overall aluminum packaging recovery reached 72.9%, confirming a stable average of around 70% recorded in recent years
In 2025, 65,000 tons of aluminum packaging were recycled, the highest rate in recent years and a 4.2% increase compared to 2024. The slight decline in the percentage rate compared to 71.4% the previous year is primarily due to the 7% increase in packaging placed on the market and the introduction of new calculation criteria that also include aluminum in composite packaging.
The result for beverage cans is particularly significant. With a recycling rate of 92.8%, an increase of 5.5 percentage points, Italy ranks among the most efficient European countries in the recovery of this type of packaging.
The increase in recycling activities has produced significant environmental benefits. In 2025, the recovery of aluminum packaging avoided the emission of approximately 460,000 tons of CO2 equivalent and saved energy equivalent to 205,000 tons of oil equivalent.
The consortium system is also strengthening, with 429 active agreements now covering 79% of the Italian population and 71% of municipalities. The results achieved confirm the maturity of the Italian aluminum packaging management model, capable of combining environmental sustainability, economic efficiency, and shared responsibility along the entire supply chain.
The launch of FoodSyl was supported by an integrated communication strategy combining social media and trade press activities to showcase the new easy-peel system introduced at METPACK. This coordinated approach strengthened brand visibility while highlighting the benefits of the new technology for food packaging.
The beverage sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by sustainability, technological innovation, and increasing attention to product safety throughout the entire supply chain. Today, packaging is no longer just a functional element related to preservation, but an integral part of the product’s and brand’s value.
For this reason, companies are directing their investments toward solutions that improve production efficiency, ensure greater product protection, and enable more effective communication at the point of sale.
TopSyl, a patented system by Ecocap’s, fits into this scenario by offering an innovative solution for sealing aluminum cans, with the aim of improving content protection and ensuring greater hygiene and safety throughout the entire distribution chain. The system integrates seamlessly with existing production lines and maintains a consistent approach to sustainability principles, thanks to the use of fully recyclable materials and the absence of adhesive components.
Beyond its protective function, TopSyl introduces additional value: the possibility of using the seal as a space for brand communication.
This feature allows beverage industry operators to expand the narrative possibilities of packaging, transforming a technical component into a tool for enhancing corporate identity. In this way, packaging becomes a means to strengthen brand positioning and increase recognition in the market.
The packaging of the future will increasingly be an integrated ecosystem where functionality, sustainability, and communication coexist. The technological evolution of closure and protection systems represents a key element in supporting the competitiveness of beverage companies and offering new opportunities for differentiation.
Solutions such as TopSyl contribute to redefining the very concept of packaging, transforming it into a strategic tool for brand and market growth.
Consumers demand greater safety, brands seek new communication spaces, and the market rewards sustainable solutions.
TopSyl addresses all these needs in a single patented technology.
Contact us to evaluate how TopSyl can best integrate into your production process. The future of beverage packaging has already begun.
KegSyl is Ecocap’s innovative solution for replacing traditional plastic keg caps with recyclable aluminium foil. The system automates the sealing process, improves hygiene and production efficiency, and helps beverage manufacturers achieve greater sustainability while optimising their operations.
A recognition of great value has been awarded by AGITO ODV to the Cassoli Group for its concrete and continuous contribution, which has helped support and strengthen the pet therapy project at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna.
The association granted a Diploma of Merit as a sign of appreciation for the support received, highlighting the important role played by the Cassoli Group in supporting initiatives dedicated to patients affected by bone tumors.
The support of the Cassoli Group has helped consolidate a project that represents an important integration within the care pathways of the oncology and orthopedic surgery departments at the Rizzoli Institute.
Pet therapy activities offer patients emotional relief, helping to reduce stress and anxiety and improving the quality of the treatment and hospitalization experience.
An approach that combines clinical care with an increasing focus on the overall well-being of the person.
For the Cassoli Group, supporting this project represents a concrete expression of its commitment in the social and healthcare fields. Initiatives of this kind are fully aligned with the company’s culture, which has always been inspired by the values of inclusion and responsibility towards the community. In this direction also lies the vision of the Cassoli family, which has always been attentive to the value of people and social inclusion, an approach that traces its roots back to the choices made by the founder, Paolo Cassoli.
The Certificate of Merit awarded by AGITO ODV represents a formal recognition and, at the same time, tangible proof of the Cassoli Group’s support.
It is an example of virtuous collaboration between associations, healthcare, and business, which concretely contributes to improving the quality of life of patients and their families throughout complex and delicate care pathways.
Ecocap’s, a company developing sustainable packaging solutions, announces its participation in ProPak MENA 2026, one of the leading international events dedicated to processing and packaging technologies in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors.
The event, scheduled for June 2-4, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC) in New Cairo, concurrently with Fi Africa 2026, creates a strategic hub for the African and Middle Eastern food and industrial markets.
Ecocap’s presence at ProPak MENA 2026 is part of an international growth strategy focused on innovation and sustainability in packaging.
The company will showcase its solutions at the fair, designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market, increasingly focused on:
Participation in the event represents a strategic opportunity to connect with producers, distributors, and decision makers in the food & beverage and consumer goods sectors.
ProPak MENA 2026 represents one of the most important events for the food processing and packaging sector in the MENA region, offering a dynamic ecosystem where innovation, networking, and industrial development meet.
The 2026 edition promises to be particularly significant thanks to its impressive numbers:
ProPak MENA 2026, coinciding with Fi Africa 2026, confirms its position as a unique platform for accessing a rapidly expanding market.
The event offers a vibrant business environment year-round, fostering:
Events like ProPak MENA represent a key accelerator for the dissemination of new solutions and for matching supply and demand on a global scale.
In this context, Ecocap’s presence confirms the company’s commitment to contributing to the development of a more efficient, innovative, and responsible industry.
Ecocap’s has recently concluded its participation in METPACK 2026 in Essen, one of the leading international trade fairs dedicated to the metal packaging industry.
The company’s presence at METPACK 2026 proved to be an important opportunity to engage with key players in the metal packaging sector, encouraging the exchange of ideas and the analysis of the latest market developments.
The event confirmed the growing interest in innovative and sustainable solutions, further strengthening dialogue with international partners and stakeholders.
At METPACK 2026, Ecocap’s presented FoodSyl, the patented easy-peel opening system for cans.
The solution attracted significant interest among industry professionals thanks to its ability to enhance user experience while meeting the evolving demands for functionality and convenience in food packaging.
Ecocap’s also announces its upcoming participation in the next edition of ANTAD 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico, one of the leading trade fairs dedicated to retail and distribution in Latin America.
Participation in ANTAD represents a key strategic step in strengthening the company’s presence in the Latin American market, a fast-growing region increasingly focused on sustainable and high-performance packaging solutions.
During the event, Ecocap’s will showcase its solutions with the aim of developing new collaborations and responding to the needs of a dynamic and constantly evolving market.
The stand will serve as a meeting point to discover Ecocap’s solutions firsthand and discuss new opportunities within the industry.
Participation in METPACK and ANTAD confirms Ecocap’s strategy focused on international expansion and continuous dialogue with key industry players.
Through its consistent presence at leading trade fairs, the company continues to strengthen its global positioning while investing in innovation, sustainability, and long-term relationships.
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Easy-peel aluminium cans represent an important evolution in food packaging, combining convenience, safety and sustainability. Thanks to an intuitive opening system and enhanced product protection, this solution meets the evolving needs of both consumers and manufacturers, helping make packaging more efficient and innovative.
The European ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) in food-contact packaging marks a significant turning point for the beverage industry. From July 2026, manufacturers will be required to adopt BPA-free solutions, driving innovation in packaging while ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance and quality.