International Finance Corporation has announced plans to invest $5m in SmartPaddle Technology (Bizongo).
Based in the US, International Finance is a private equity firm, while Bizongo is an e-commerce services provider of packaging materials based in India.
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has collaborated with 2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) to launch a new pizza carton with an ovenable tray insert.
The new carton will be used to package Marks and Spencer’s Detroit-style Deep & Loaded pizzas.
The uniquely designed carton features a tear strip, which can be opened easily before placing the cartonboard insert tray along with the pizza into the oven.
Based in the US, Graphic Packaging is a manufacturer of folding cartons while 2SFG is a UK food manufacturing company.

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By GlobalDataFuture Farm Technologies has selected Kush Bottles to deliver customised cannabis packaging solution and comprehensive compliance solutions.
Kush Bottles is a US distributor of packaging supplies for the cannabis industry, while Future Farm is a Canadian vertical farming solutions provider.
The transaction will enable Future Farm to expand its business in the cannabis market across the US.