Manufacturing & Retail
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Ipack Solutions ends 13-year agency agreement with Eterna for UK, Ireland markets
This move marks a new chapter for both companies, with Ipack Solutions moving on from this long-standing partnership
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Edale launches refreshed press lineup for efficient label and carton production
The revised line-up introduces new model names, a two-tier performance structure and a consistent industrial design.
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VPK Group increases stake to 50% in UK corrugated specialist ribble packaging
The deal gives VPK joint control following the Belgian company’s initial minority investment in 2023.
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UPM introduces bio-based black pigment detectable in recycling sorting systems
The Finnish materials solutions group describes this as having a carbon-negative footprint.
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Stora Enso unveils velvet-like flocked version of papira wood foam
Papira is Stora Enso’s lightweight, cellulose-based alternative to plastic foams.
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Sealed Air names Russell Grissett as global food president
Grissett moves from Toppan Packaging Americas, where he served as president and CEO.
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Diageo expands Smart Keg trial for Smirnoff to cut glass waste in Irish pubs
Diageo says it has specifically ‘expanded and evolved’ the trial to help pubs ahead of the festive season
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Metsä Board wraps up Finnish layoffs amid push for greener packaging efficiency
The sales of the whole Metsä Group in 2024 were US$6.7bn.
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Mondi, Polana Bikes launch paper-based reusable packaging to safeguard bike shipments
The offering replaces the Polish bicycle manufacturer’s previous cycle packaging, which relied on plastic materials.
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Tetra Pak unveils paper-based barrier for juice cartons in partnership with García Carrión
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200ml Slim Leaf carton is constructed with up to 80% paper, achieving a 92% renewable content