US flexible packaging powers $151.4bn and nearly 400k jobs
The United States flexible packaging industry generated an estimated $151.4bn in total economic output and supported 398,780 jobs nationwide in…
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Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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EU generates 35.3 kg of plastic packaging waste per person
In 2023, the European Union generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste, averaging 177.8 kg per person. While this marks…
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Dow’s packaging plastics revenue declines 11% as resin prices slip
Dow reported an 11% year-on-year decline in packaging and specialty plastics revenue in the third quarter, citing lower prices for…
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Governor vetoes California PFAS ban bill, citing affordability issues
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 682, a proposal to widen the state’s PFAS ban to more consumer products,…
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Lay’s, a PepsiCo brand, rolled out its largest pack redesign in nearly 100 years
PepsiCo has unveiled what it calls the largest brand redesign in Lay’s nearly 100-year history, pairing a new visual identity…
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Coca-Cola HBC agrees to acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to acquire a 75% shareholding in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for US$2.6bn, valuing the African bottler…
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Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over lookalike sandwich packaging
The J.M. Smucker Co. has filed a lawsuit in US federal court alleging packaging trademark infringement by Trader Joe’s in…
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California files lawsuit, reaches $1.8m plastic bag settlement
California has sued three plastic bag manufacturers over allegedly false recycling claims and reached a $1.8 million settlement with four…
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Australia’s Packaging Covenant unites industry and government
Australia is taking steps to reduce the environmental impact of packaging, thanks to the work of the Australian Packaging Covenant…
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Sidel grows sustainable footprint in Lagos, Nigeria
Sidel has opened a new office in Lagos to strengthen its operations and sustainable packaging initiatives across West Africa. Located…