Sustainable Packaging
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JLS Automation bolsters portfolio with acquisition of long-time partner K2 Kinetics
USA – Robotic packaging systems producer JLS has acquired packaging company K2 Kinetics, a long-time partner near its Pennsylvania headquarters. With this acquisition, K2’s full…
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South African firm, Sappi opts for renewable energy to cut carbon emissions
SOUTH AFRICA – Global renewable resource company Sappi is actively engaging with independent renewable-energy producers to secure renewable energy as and when it becomes available,…
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Parksons Packaging expands its portfolio with acquisition of MK Printpack
INDIA – Paper packaging company Parksons Packaging has acquired MK Printpack to further strengthen its position in the folding cartons market in India. Founded in…
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Eastgate Group invests in a new beverage can sleeving line to meet demand
USA – Eastgate Group, a leading provider of contract package labeling & decorating services, has announced the expansion of its beverage can sleeving line to…
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Multivac invests US$6.51M to expand productivity at its Bulgarian plant
BULGARIA – German packaging machinery manufacturer Multivac has invested €6 million (US$6.51m) to expand its production facility in Bozhurishte industrial zone near Sofia, after receiving…
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Dodo Pizza UAE introduces reusable packaging to reduce delivery waste
UAE – Dodo Pizza UAE, a multinational franchise chain operating in 17 countries, has launched a pilot program to offer reusable pizza boxes to its…
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Canadian food packaging contains toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, University of Toronto study reveals
CANADA – A study by University of Toronto has found ‘forever chemicals’ in several fast food packaging items, something scientists say is a first in…
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Weetabix achieves 100% recyclable packaging in new sustainability milestone
UK – Cereal manufacturer Weetabix Food Company (WFC) has achieved a new sustainability milestone, reaching its goal of providing 100% recyclable packaging. The iconic UK…
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Pepsi unveils new logo that unlocks more flexibility to move between physical and digital spaces
USA – Pepsi, a popular carbonated soft drink brand of PepsiCo, has modernized its logo and visual identity system, the first update of the iconic…
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Researchers develop bioplastic straws that degraded significantly in two months
SOUTH KOREA – Researchers from the Creative Research Center for Nanocellulose Future Composites, at Inha University in Incheon, have developed bioplastic straws that have the…