Sustainable Packaging
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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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Georgia-Pacific names executive vice president, Twin Rivers Paper appoints new president
USA – American pulp and paper company, Georgia-Pacific has named Pat Boushka as executive vice president – Packaging and Cellulose. Boushka is currently the executive…
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Sappi regions achieve top EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility ratings
GLOBAL – All three of Sappi’s manufacturing regions – Europe, North America and South Africa – once again achieved the highest possible rating, platinum, in…
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DS Smith injects US$159M to upgrade its Viana paper mill in Portugal
PORTUGAL – British fiber-based packaging supplier DS Smith has invested US$ 159.11 million (€145m) to upgrade its kraft paper mill in Viana, Portugal, rebuilding the…
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Uber Eats debuts reusable takeaway packaging trial in Central London
UK – Food delivery platform, Uber Eats has launched a trial on single-use takeaway food packaging in partnership with Camberwell-based reusable packaging scale-up Again. The…
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Nampak’s CEO Erik Smuts resigns, appoints Phildon Roux on interim basis
SOUTH AFRICA – Packaging company Nampak’s CEO Erik Smuts has resigned, effective April 20, and will be replaced on an interim basis by Phildon Roux.…
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Smart packaging market expected to grow to US$2.6B by 2033: IDTechEx predicts
GLOBAL – IDTechEx’s latest research forecasts that the global smart packaging market will reach US$2.6 billion by 2033, driven by the need for improved safety…
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Woolworths to phase out eliminate 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags
AUSTRALIA – Australian retailer Woolworths Group has begun to phase out its 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags in three more states as part of its…
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Kellogg partners with Albertsons to amplify awareness for in-store recycling in US
USA – American multinational food manufacturing company, Kellogg has partnered with grocer Albertsons Companies to help change customers’ recycling habits in honor of Earth Day.…
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Sidel to unveil case packing infeed module for shaped containers at Interpack 2023
GERMANY – Packaging manufacturing company Sidel has revealed plans to unveil its new packing infeed module for shaped containers, Cermex Proselex, at Interpack 2023. Cermex…