Sustainable Packaging
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P&G Beauty launches shampoo and conditioner bars in paper packs
USA – American multinational consumer goods corporation, Procter & Gamble Company has unveiled new shampoo and conditioner bars for a range of its household names,…
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Shoprite’s unit Checkers introduces recyclable packaging for its rotisserie chicken
SOUTH AFRICA – In line with Shoprite groups’ ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, its subsidiary Checkers is the first South African retailer to replace its…
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Smurfit Kappa becomes first vegan-certified packaging company amid rising concern over chemicals in food packaging
UK – Smurfit Kappa, one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world, has registered with the Vegan Society scheme, becoming the first vegan-certified…
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Nampak more than doubles headline earnings per share on improved performance across all segments
SOUTH AFRICA – Africa’s leading diversified packaging manufacturer, Nampak, has reported a 24% rise in revenue to R8.1 billion (US$520m) in the six months ended…
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Coca-Cola develops new bottles with attached caps to foster sustainability
UK – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in partnership with Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier…
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Parle Agro urges Indian Government to lift the implementation of plastic straw ban for 8 months
INDIA – Parle Agro, one of the largest Indian beverage companies, has requested the government of India to extend the deadline for the implementation of…
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Coca-Cola Hong Kong launches newly designed glass bottles as part of sustainability agenda
CHINA – Multinational soft beverage manufacturer, the Coca-Cola Company, and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong have relaunched iconic glass bottles for eight beverages…
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Irish packaging company Smurfit Kappa develops recyclable water-resistant paper
IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced a sustainable water-resistant paper as part of its new TechniPaper portfolio. AquaStop is part of…
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Younger consumers drive demand for sustainable packaging, express willingness to pay more
USA – Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging has remained robust and is expected to remain so in the coming years thanks to an…
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Elopak boosts packaging manufacturing capacity with acquisition of MENA region’s Naturepak
MOROCCO – Global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, Elopak, has acquired Naturepak, the leading gable top fresh liquid carton and packaging systems…