Agriculture & Food
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ProMach completes acquisition of Reepack to expand flexible packaging portfolio
USA – US-based packaging machinery solutions provider ProMach has acquired Italy-based flexible packaging machinery maker Reepack to expand its flexible packaging portfolio. The deal follows…
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MOO becomes first Australian company to use food-grade packaging made from 100 percent ocean-bound plastic
AUSTRALIA – MOO Premium Foods, an Australian manufacturer of premium yogurt and dairy products, has announced its sustainability efforts of using plastic washed up on…
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Canada plans to tighten rules on tobacco packaging and labeling
CANADA – The Canadian Government is considering introducing more stringent regulations for tobacco product packaging and labelling in Canada. The move builds on the country’s…
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VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging
FINLAND – State-owned technical research institute, VTT has developed a transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging. VTT believes that regenerated or…
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Tetra Pak forges new food innovation partnerships to tackle global food insecurity crisis
SWITZERLAND – Switzerland-based multinational food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has unveiled new partnerships aimed at accelerating efforts to address global food systems challenges.…
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Amcor’s new product rebranding initiative highlights sustainable packaging options
SWITZERLAND – Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has unveiled a product rebrand designed to give customers a clearer, holistic…
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CPT partners Digimarc to provide flexible packaging sortation in Canada
CANADA – Circular Plastic Taskforce (CPT) has partnered with US-based digital watermarking solution provider Digimarc in a ‘first in North America’ initiative to enhance sortation…
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CCEP sustainability report highlights more use of recycled plastic
UK – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has released its 2021 Sustainability Report, showing more use of recycled plastic (rPET) and production of shrink-to-board packs. The…
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Shoprite’s unit Checkers introduces recyclable packaging for its rotisserie chicken
SOUTH AFRICA – In line with Shoprite groups’ ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, its subsidiary Checkers is the first South African retailer to replace its…
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Irish paper packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa commences construction of first plant in Africa
MOROCCO – Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of innovative paper packaging solutions, headquartered in Ireland, has set base in Africa by investing…