WORLD NEWS
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Canada plans to tighten rules on tobacco packaging and labeling
CANADA – The Canadian Government is considering introducing more stringent regulations for tobacco product packaging and labelling in Canada. The move builds on the country’s…
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Berlin Packaging completes acquisition of container and closure firm Andler Packaging
USA – US-based hybrid packaging provider Berlin Packaging has completed the acquisition of Andler Packaging Group, a value-added company that supplies containers and closures. The…
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Irish corrugated packaging firm Smurfit Kappa resumes operations at Birmingham plant after fire
UK – Irish corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has resumed some operations at its packaging plant in Neachells in Birmingham, UK, following a major fire…
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Polipaks’ introduces game-changing flat bottom pouches to give brands the edge
UK – Leading Baltics flexible packaging manufacturer Polipaks, has made major investments into new sustainable product options with introduction of flat bottom pouches. This follows…
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VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging
FINLAND – State-owned technical research institute, VTT has developed a transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging. VTT believes that regenerated or…
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Tetra Pak forges new food innovation partnerships to tackle global food insecurity crisis
SWITZERLAND – Switzerland-based multinational food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has unveiled new partnerships aimed at accelerating efforts to address global food systems challenges.…
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Japan’s Fujifilm launches Activ Hybrid LED UV retrofit system
JAPAN – Japanese photography company, Fujifilm has launched Activ Hybrid LED UV curing system, which can be installed on new presses or retrofit to existing…
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EFI completes acquisition of Inèdit Software to advance textile printing
USA – Electronics For Imaging, Inc., a Siris portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of Inèdit Software S.L., a developer of raster image processors (RIPs)…
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Brazil’s paper producer Klabin launches EkoFlex for flexible packaging
BRAZIL – Brazil’s largest producer and exporter of packaging paper, and the leader in the corrugated board packaging and industrial bags segments, Klabin has launched…
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Amcor’s new product rebranding initiative highlights sustainable packaging options
SWITZERLAND – Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has unveiled a product rebrand designed to give customers a clearer, holistic…