Canada
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TricorBraun, BioBottles to provide biodegradable bottles to nutraceutical firms
NORTH AMERICA – US-based packaging company TricorBraun has signed an exclusive agreement with turn-key sustainable solutions provider BioBottles to provide biodegradable bottles to nutraceutical companies…
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Nova Chemicals unveils FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene
CANADA – Plastics and chemical company NOVA Chemicals has introduced what it describes as the ‘first’ FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene. The company says the new…
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Canada backs three food packaging companies with US$6.03M to help reduce plastic waste
CANADA – The government of Canada has injected CAD$8.2 million (US$6.03m) in three Ontario packaging manufacturers to continue the work they are doing to remove…
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Financial report roundup: Winpak, Bobst and SIG records increase in full-year revenues
CANADA – Winnipeg-based packaging manufacturer Winpak has posted a 17.9% increase in revenue to almost US$1.2 billion in FY22, against US$1 billion in FY21. For…
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Financial report roundup: Mondi, Cascades reports growth in full-year revenue for fiscal 2022
UK – Paper and packaging company, Mondi has reported full-year revenue of €8.9 billion (US$9.4bn) for fiscal 2022 (FY22), up by 28% from the prior…
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Dove launches its first refillable deodorant packaging solution to drive sustainability
CANADA – Unilever’s Dove Canada has launched its first refillable and reusable deodorant packaging to provide an accessible refill solution for consumers and reduce plastic…
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NOVA Chemicals expands portfolio with launch of new business line
CANADA – Plastics and chemical company NOVA Chemicals has established a new line of business, NOVA Circular Solutions, to develop and sell a range of…
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Kruger Packaging invests US$22.4M to upgrade Place Turcot containerboard mill
CANADA – Corrugated packaging firm, Kruger Packaging has invested US$22.4 million (C$30m) to modernize its Place Turcot Containerboard Mill in Montréal. The company will install…
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Cartier Packaging wraps up acquisition of Complete Packaging Systems
CANADA – Packaging optimization firm Cartier Packaging has completed the acquisition of Complete Packaging Systems, a supply chain company based in Ontario. Founded in 2003,…
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NexKemia snaps up polystyrene recycler Eco-Captation
CANADA – NexKemia, a subsidiary of Integreon Global has finalized the purchase of Quebec-based polystyrene scrap collection and recycling company Eco-Captation. Integreon Global ensures product…