Investments, Funding & M+A

RWANDA – The government of Rwanda is actively seeking investors to engage in the development of environmentally friendly alternative packaging solutions. Faustin Munyazikwiye, the Deputy…

SWITZERLAND – Swiss packaging machinery and services supplier Bobst has unveiled new printing, converting, services and, performance innovations to support its customers in digitalizing the…

UK – British waste management company Biffa and recycling technology specialist Polytag have partnered with three UK retailers to deliver ‘unprecedented’ data for the life…

POLAND – Sustainable packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has revealed plans to invest over €16 million (US$17.40m) in its Krapkowice plant in Poland in response…

USA – Israeli startup in the clean-tech field, TIPA has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging to produce compostable packaging for their customers…

GERMANY – Berlin-based start-up CleanHub has raised US$6.99 million (€6.4m) for its plastic waste recovery technology, which uses QR code-based track and trace technology to…

AUSTRALIA – Perth-based start-up Uluu uses naturally farmed seaweed to make pellets that can be turned into any form of plastic. Uluu’s compostable polymer, called…

SPAIN – Global packaging solutions provider Amcor Capsules, has collaborated with Aludium to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screwcaps. Amcor says that…

UK – The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has introduced Papercycle, an online recyclability assessment and certification tool for fiber-based packaging materials and products. CPI…

FINLAND – Helsinki-based supplier of labeling materials for branding and promotion, UPM Raflatac has launched its new collection of wine, spirits and beverage label materials…