WORLD NEWS
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Cascades unveils isothermal packaging technology as it opens new production facility
CANADA – Canadian sustainable packaging company Cascades has launched a new isothermal packaging technology (northbox XTEND) and inaugurated a new production site in York, Pennsylvania.…
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V-Shapes introduces mechanically-recyclable plastic sachets for food packaging
ITALY – Food, cosmetic, medical pharma, and chemical packaging services company, V-shapes has launched fully recyclable PP sachets with high-barrier capability at ProPak Asia 2022.…
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Unilever launches US$120M venture to scale alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels
UK- Unilever in collaboration with biotech and sustainability company, Genomatica (Geno), has launched US$120 million venture to scale and commercialize alternatives to palm oil and…
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Borealis develops ‘first’ PP ice cream tubs from certified renewable feedstock
FINLAND – Australian chemical company, Borealis has partnered with packaging specialist PACCOR to develop a mono-material PP ice cream packaging for Froneri ice cream brand…
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US Senate Committee passes amendment to ban PFAS in food packaging
USA – The US Senate Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) has passed a bipartisan amendment to ban the use of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl…
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Arcade Beauty partners Pierre Fabre to develop recyclable toothpaste pouch
USA – Arcade Beauty Retail in collaboration with Pierre Fabre Laboratories has developed a fully recyclable 3D monomaterial pouch branded Eco-pack for the oral care…
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Versalis launches two projects for the recovery and recycling of plastic packaging
ITALY – Versalis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian oil firm Eni, has started using packaging made from recycled raw materials from post-consumer industrial packaging. Europe…
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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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Peacock Bros acquires AMR Hewitts, ventures into carton folding
AUSTRALIA – Leading label print business Peacock Bros. has entered the folding carton market with the acquisition of AMR Hewitts, the specialist pharmaceutical and food…