Investments, Funding & M+A

USA – Wisconsin-based recycled-content paper and fiber producer Sustana has merged with high grades paper recycler Hanna Paper in a move that will strengthen the…

CANADA – Québec-based sustainable packaging company Cascades has reported C$1.16bn (US$868.5m) in sales in the second quarter (Q2) of financial 2023 (FY23), up from C$1.11bn…

CHINA – Chemical company Dow has partnered with Mengniu, a leading dairy company in China, to launch an all-polyethylene (PE) yogurt pouch designed for recyclability.…

GERMANY – Global rigid packaging supplier Crown Holdings has completed the acquisition of Helvetia Packaging, a beverage can manufacturing facility in Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany. The…

USA – New Water Capital, an operationally focused lower middle market private equity firm through its affiliate, has completed the acquisition of two packaging providers,…

CANADA – The Toronto Zoo has teamed up with food service provider Compass Group Canada to lower the single-use plastics used in its daily operations.…

MOROCCO – Agadir-based recycling company, Clean-Seas Morocco (CSM) has entered into a feedstock supply contract with Clean Oceans 2, a global leader in waste management.…

UK – British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, Tesco has introduced ‘pillow packs’ for fresh mince, replacing the traditional tray/top wrap pack. The packaging,…

EGYPT – The governorate of Cairo has acquired a new solid waste transit station to help manage solid waste in the city. Located near Port-Saïd…

SOUTH AFRICA – Paper and plastic packaging producer and recycler Mpact has reported a strong performance for the six months ended 30 June 2023 with…