Investments, Funding & M+A

AUSTRALIA – Mars, one of the world’s leading food companies, has launched ‘The Mars Net Zero Roadmap,’ a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse…

AUSTRALIA – Victoria-based investment company, Kin Group has launched an A$234 million (US$150.57m) takeover bid for Australia’s largest packaging company, Pact Group Holdings. Through its…

USA – American pulp and paper company, International Paper has officially opened its latest corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania. The US$100 million facility is…

AFRICA – Pre-seed VC fund and accelerator, Catalyst Fund has raised US$8.6 million towards a target US$40 million fund to back high-impact tech startups working…

SWEDEN – Robot Supplier and manufacturer, ABB Robotics has announced plans to invest US$280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a…

SPAIN – Dog food supplier Natural Greatness has partnered with Sealpac to apply the packaging machinery company’s RE20 thermoformer, suitable for various rigid and flexible…

ISRAEL – Tel Aviv-based cleantech company, UBQ Materials has announced the successful closure of a US$70 million funding round for global expansion. The financing round…

IRELAND – Following discussions last week around a potential merger, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have confirmed an agreement to combine their businesses into a US$20…

NORTH AMERICA – Switzerland-based food packaging company Tetra Pak has announced partnering with North American premium drinking water brand Flow Beverage and live entertainment business…

UK – The UK Research and Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP) has launched a £1.5 million (US$1.87m) challenge for liquid food and beverages…