Manufacturing & Retail
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Walmart advances sustainable potato packaging with 30% recycled content bags
Trials for the new packaging began in autumn 2024, conducted by Idaho Package and Wada Farms.
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Barry-Wehmiller appoints Kyle Chapman as new CEO
Kyle Chapman succeeds his father aiming to continue the company’s human-centered leadership legacy.
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Archroma launches three global innovation hubs to drive sustainable packaging advances
The center in India is an important milestone that supports Archroma Packaging Technologies’ commitment to building a sustainable future
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Welch Packaging Group expands through merger with Elite Packaging
The merger aligns with Welch Packaging’s goal of supporting family businesses in their succession planning and growth.
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Ineos Styrolution secures first shipment of recycled styrene for Antwerp plant
The recycled SM was supplied by Indaver, a company pioneering chemical recycling in Europe.
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Smurfit Westrock hits milestone with 150th Design2Market project in sustainable packaging push
Central to this is Smurfit Westrock’s data-driven approach.
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Vioneo to unveil scalable fossil-free PE, PP materials
This milestone marks the beginning of a renaissance in the plastics industry
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Flexible Packaging Partners completes acquisition of New Tech Plastics
The deal, finalized in February 2025, marks a major step for FPP, which previously operated as a film brokerage.
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Lanxess announces sale of Envalior stake to Advent in US$1.4B deal
The agreement allows Lanxess to exercise its put option, with the sale potentially finalized in 2026
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Amcor to unveil sustainable packaging solutions at Fachpack 2025
Amcor will introduce its Modena Flip Top tamper-evident (TE) closure, designed for vinegar, sauces and dressings.