Paper or plastic? Weighing the packaging trade-offs
Product protection, material use, manufacturing and local recycling systems all influence whether a packaging change delivers environmental benefits. Switching from plastic …
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Swaay secures equity backing for digital print platform
Ireland-based Swaay Technologies has raised more than €2m ($2.2m) in an equity investment round led by Business Venture Partners (BVP). Members …
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Duni Group Q3 post-tax profit falls 71.4% despite sales growth
Sweden-based Duni Group has reported that its income after tax fell 71.4% year-on-year to Skr32m ($3.2m) in the third quarter …
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Recycled paper producer Sustana acquired by Hivest
Private equity company Hivest Capital Partners has acquired US-based recycled fibre and paper manufacturer Sustana. The parties did not disclose the …
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SÜDPACK introduces mono-polyethene sterile barrier for process bags
SÜDPACK Medica has developed a mono-polyethene (PE) sterile barrier solution for life science applications, intended as an alternative to PE/PA/PE …
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EU plastic packaging recycling reached 42.4% in 2024
The European Union (EU) recycled 42.4% of its plastic packaging waste in 2024, up from 41.6% in 2023, according to …
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Ardagh Group third-quarter revenue climbs 11.2%
Ardagh Group generated $2.78bn in revenue during the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, representing an 11.2% year-on-year increase, while group-adjusted …
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Buckeye Corrugated expands Houston contract packaging capacity
Buckeye Corrugated (BCI) has opened a dedicated contract packaging & fulfilment facility in Houston, US, separating and expanding services that …
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Sheffield Hallam students create sustainable takeaway packaging for Pho
Sheffield Hallam University students George Fowles and Jessica Walklett have developed a sustainable packaging concept for restaurant chain Pho, taking …
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Laundry packaging puts fragrance and premium value on display
GlobalData research highlights opportunities for scent-led design, containers inspired by home décor and convenient refill formats. Laundry packaging is becoming part …
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Food protection versus packaging reduction: finding the balance
Reducing packaging can save resources and cut costs, but the benefits depend on maintaining food safety, preventing spoilage and protecting …
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Visy boosts board output with Smithfield corrugator investment
Visy has commissioned a new 2.8m-wide corrugator at its Smithfield board factory in Western Sydney, Australia, following a A$30m ($21m) …
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AW Rostamani Group rebrands packaging arm as VerraPak
AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) has renamed its Sineo Packaging business to VerraPak, according to a press release posted on …
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ACR expands sustainable line with Ultra Green Packaging purchase
Foodservice and operational supplies distributor AmerCareRoyal (ACR) has acquired Ultra Green Packaging for an undisclosed sum. This marks ACR’s 12th add-on …
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European Commission opens consultation on bio-based plastics in packaging
The European Commission (EC) has started a public consultation to evaluate the position of bio-based plastics in EU packaging policy. Responses …
