Sustainable Packaging
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Xact introduces new solution to help retailers reduce plastic packaging
UK – Packaging specialist Xact has launched two new state-of-the-art packaging solutions that enable retailers to reduce the amount of plastic packaging that they use…
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Conceptainer develops solutions to protect product integrity for efficient handling, stacking and storage
SOUTH AFRICA – Conceptainer, a specialist in design and local manufacture of labeling, packaging, transport and storage solutions has developed solutions to protect product integrity…
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Filton Packaging bolsters portfolio with acquisition of Australian Contour Packaging
AUSTRALIA – Flexible packaging company Filton Packaging has acquired Australian Contour Packaging (ACP), a local flexible packaging contoured sleeves, and bag solutions provider. In a…
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Orora advances talks to buy French glass bottle maker Saverglass
FRANCE – Australian packaging firm Orora Ltd has confirmed that it is in ‘advanced negotiations’ with Olympe for the potential acquisition of France-based luxury glass…
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AGP’s ‘breakthrough’ NextGen furnace, currently under construction nears completion
GERMANY – The construction of Ardagh Glass Packaging’s (AGP) NextGen furnace in its facility in Obernkirchen, Germany has entered the final stages. The firm revealed…
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Treplar opens US$50M food packaging facility in West Virginia, U.S
USA – Treplar, a joint venture between Turkey’s Klarpet and US-based company Triton International Enterprises, is set to open a food packaging facility in West…
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Asteria Labels opts for BOBST’s Digital Master all-in-one presses to digitalize production line
BELGIUM – Asteria Labels & Packaging Group and BOBST have entered into an agreement that will see multiple DIGITAL MASTER All-in-One presses deployed in a…
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Environmental Packaging Awards: Heinz Snap Pot recognized for ‘circular’ integration of recycled plastic
USA – Heinz Snap Pot developed by Berry Global has received a Gold award at the Environmental Packaging Awards. The Snap Pot was first launched…
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Nordic Paper to invest US$78M to strengthen competitiveness of Bäckhammar mill
SWEDEN – The Board of Directors of Nordic Paper has announced plans to invest approximately SEK 850 million (US$78m) at the Bäckhammar mill. This strategic…
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SIG to raise proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure to 90%
SWITZERLAND – Aseptic carton packaging supplier SIG has revealed plans to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free aseptic packaging structure with at least 90% fiber content by…