Brazil
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Brazil’s 590% aluminium scrap export surge to China squeezes domestic recycling as Novelis closes collection centre
Tighter scrap supply has already hit local producers, Novelis, Brazil’s top aluminium recycler, closed its Juiz de Fora collection centre last year due to material shortages.
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Goglio acquires Cristal Embalagens to strengthen flexible packaging business in Brazil
Acquisition expands Goglio’s manufacturing footprint and product portfolio as demand for flexible packaging grows across Latin America.
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Ahlstrom’s Jacareí Plant launches MaxLiner release paper for South American PSA labeling market
The company’s release liner materials also serve a wide range of end-use segments, including composites, food, graphics, industrial and medical applications, with production across Europe and North and South America.
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Barra Mansa Alimentos adopts Amcor’s Moda Vac packaging system at Brazilian deboning facility
The three Moda Vac units replaced up to nine belt chamber machines, significantly reducing equipment count and maintenance complexity.
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Brazil expands pesticide packaging reverse logistics with itinerant collection
New federal rules require companies placing plastic packaging on the market to meet rising recovery targets, starting at 32 percent in 2026 and increasing progressively to 50 percent by 2040.
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Suzano cuts pulp output amid US tariff uncertainty, weak Chinese prices
The reduction represents approximately 0.4-0.5 million tonnes of economic downtime.
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Braskem to exit upsyde recycling JV to refocus on core chemicals business
The company cited prolonged petrochemical downcycles, high European energy costs, and sluggish economic conditions as key reasons for its decision.
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Ball, Açaí Motion launch sustainable aluminium cans for global energy drink market
The new cans preserve the flavour integrity and nutritional value of Açaí Motion’s beverage while significantly extending shelf life.
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Cuíca partners with Tetra Pak to launch Amazon nut milk in Brazil
Tetra Pak aassisted Cuíca in identifying co-packers capable of manufacturing and packaging the nut milk using Tetra Pak’s infrastructure.
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World Circular Economy Forum kicks off in São Paulo with urgent focus on material scarcity
Experts from around the world are meeting in Brazil this week to discuss how circular practices can ease material shortages and support long-term economic stability.