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ELFBAR vape prototype uses corrugated paper shell
As governments around the world introduce regulations on the packaging of vape products, vaping technology company ELFBAR is focusing on …
DS Smith and IP agree to $7.2bn all-share combination
US packaging company International Paper (IP) has reached an agreement to acquire UK-based DS Smith for £5.8bn ($7.2bn), beating rival …
Veritiv acquires substantially all assets of AmeriPac
Veritiv, a US-based packaging, facility solutions, and print products distributor, has acquired the Ameripac and Ameripac Pennsylvania businesses. The financial terms …
Walmart Canada debuts reusable bag recycling initiative
With Earth Month 2024 in full swing, retailer Walmart Canada has introduced the free Walmart Blue Bag Recycling Program, powered …
Interview: SECOS’ CEO on compostable packaging in Australia
The Australian packaging market predicted to increase from 37bn units in 2023 to 40bn units in 2028 at a compound …
Saveggy secures €1.76m for plant-based packaging alternative
Saveggy, a food technology company, has successfully raised €1.76m ($1.87m) to fund the launch of its innovative plant-based packaging alternative …
Tim Hortons trials sustainable hot beverage lids in Canada
Restaurant chain Tim Hortons has launched a pilot programme in select restaurants in Ottawa and Gatineau, Canada, to test plastic-free, …
ELC shares packaging sustainability progress
In celebration of Earth Day, the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has provided updates on its packaging sustainability journey. ELC’s broader aim …
Samsung Galaxy S24 series incorporates PET materials
South Korean electronics company Samsung has provided an update on its push for circularity to mark Earth Day 2024. Within its …
PackSys Global optimises tube production with digital changeover
Swiss manufacturer PackSys Global has leveraged digital position indicators from SIKO to enhance process reliability and simplify changeovers in its …
The current state of ESG in the packaging industry
In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria have become a pivotal aspect of corporate strategy across all sectors, …
Aramco Korea to introduce reusable plastic food trays
Aramco Asia Korea has partnered with various Seoul-based entities to launch a reusable plastic food trays initiative at Jamsil Baseball …
Packaging machinery manufacturers and components suppliers for the packaging industry
Packaging machinery is of vital importance to any competitive packaging company. Packaging itself has come a long way from merely …
Viva Energy and Cleanaway to pursue circular solution for soft plastics
Australian company Viva Energy has collaborated with Cleanaway to explore a circular solution that will help address soft and other …
Amtech completes acquisition of Label Traxx
US-headquartered industrial solutions provider Amtech has completed the acquisition of Label Traxx, a business management software provider for the label …