Ireland
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Greiner Packaging develops sustainable packaging for Nomadic yoghurt range
IRELAND – Sustainable plastic packaging experts, Greiner Packaging has worked with diary firm, Nomadic on new packaging for its Protein+ Granola yoghurt range. The new…
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Packaging recycling rates in Republic of Ireland dropped 4% in 2021: EPA data reveals
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND – The Republic of Ireland (ROI) has witnessed a 4% decline in the country’s overall recycling rate for packaging waste to 58%…
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Biopax invests in Heidelberg XL 106 printer to boost operations
IRELAND – Belfast-based carton packaging, paper wraps and self-adhesive labels provider Biopax has invested in a Heidelberg press to increase productivity. The Belfast packaging company,…
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Smurfit Kappa revenues drop as cardboard box sales dip in weakening economy
IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa has reported drops in both revenue and profits for the six months to the end of June…
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Zeus bolsters portfolio with acquisition of print and packaging firm James Hamilton Group
IRELAND – Irish packaging supply chain firm Zeus Packaging has acquired print and packaging firm James Hamilton Group for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is…
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Ireland introduces mandatory health warnings on alcohol products
IRELAND – Ireland has introduced mandatory health labeling on alcoholic drinks, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Following a new law…
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Smurfit Kappa records 13% growth in earning as International Paper Q1 sales dip
IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa has reported a 13% year-over-year rise in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to…
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Zeus expands operations in Ireland, opening US$15.54M logistics facility in Cork
IRELAND – Irish packaging supply chain firm Zeus Packaging has announced the planned opening of a 70,000 sq ft logistics facility in Watergrasshill, Cork, Ireland.…
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Smurfit Kappa records 44% reduction in CO2 emissions, on tract to achieve net-zero by 2050
IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa is on target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and has reduced CO2 emissions by 43.9% since…
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Smurfit Kappa introduces Vitop Uno tap with attached tamper protection
Ireland – Irish corrugated company, Smurfit Kappa has unveiled its patented Vitop Uno tap with attached tamper protection for the Bag-in-Box market. The design of…