Sustainable Packaging
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Verallia partners Air Liquide on energy reduction initiative at its plant in Italy
ITALY – French companies Verallia and Air Liquide have partnered to implement a customized solution to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy consumption at Verallia’s glass…
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Baladna adopts SIG’s aseptic carton pack for white cheese in Qatar
QATAR – Baladna, a Qatar-based dairy and beverage producer, has opted for Swiss packaging solutions provider SIG’s filling technology to pack its white cheese. The…
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LyondellBasell agrees to acquire Mepol Group expanding its footprint
POLAND – Dutch chemical firm LyondellBasell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mepol Group, a producer of recycled, high-performing technical compounds, for an undisclosed…
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UK food businesses call for clearer rules on allergen labeling following Pret-a-Manger deaths
UK – Eleven UK food businesses have penned an open letter calling for clearer rules on labeling after the deaths of two Pret a Manger…
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Nestlé pilots refillable vending machine for Milo and Koko Krunch to explore disposable packaging elimination
INDONESIA – Nestlé has launched a refillable vending machine pilot program for Milo and Koko Krunch as part of its efforts to explore novel solutions…
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FDA publishes draft proposals for tobacco product manufacturing practices
USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing new requirements for tobacco product manufacturers regarding the manufacture, design, packing and storage of their…
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Burger King introduces deposit return scheme for reusable plastic cups in Germany
GERMANY – Burger King’s German restaurants have rolled out RECUP deposit return system in the hopes of conserving valuable packaging resources and reducing waste generated…
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Plastribution wraps up acquisition of Eagle Plastics for undisclosed sum
UK – Plastics raw materials distributor Plastribution Group has acquired Leicester-based thermoplastics sheet supplier, Eagle Plastics, for an undisclosed sum. The move enables Plastribution to…
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USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim to provide clarity to consumers
USA – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released proposals for new regulatory requirements to give consumers a clearer understanding on the voluntary ‘Product of…
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Asia Symbol contracts Tietoevry to increase operational efficiency of its Rugao mill
CHINA – Chinese pulp and paper producer Asia Symbol Jiangsu (Asia Symbol) has selected technology firm Tietoevry to execute its business transformation and increase operational…