HIG Capital divests paper and packaging manufacturer Sustana
Sustana Group has four facilities and delivers sustainably produced products across North America.
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WRAP publishes UK Plastics Pact’s third annual report
Pact members have reduced levels of supermarket plastic packaging by 10% since 2018.
Aldi pilots first deposit return scheme in Bathgate, Scotland
The scheme for beverage containers is due to go live for the public next July.
Parksons acquires folding carton manufacturer Manohar Packaging
The acquisition is intended to strengthen Parksons' presence in the food and beverage segment in...
Smurfit Kappa launches thermo-laminated film for bag production
The sustainable film reduces the bag's weight by 12% and its CO₂ emissions by 7%.
Ardagh agrees to buy glass packaging producer Consol for $635m
The South African packaging company recorded consolidated revenues of R9.0bn ($566m) in the year to 30 June.
WRAP and UKRI launch fund to help reduce plastic pollution
Solutions developed as part of the competition will help address plastic pollution in India, Chile, Kenya and South Africa.
Showa Aluminum agrees to purchase Mitsubishi Aluminum business
The acquisition is intended to contribute to the growth of Showa Aluminum’s business in Japan.
Stora Enso launches packaging containing less than 10% PET
Trays made from the Trayforma PET34 material can withstand temperatures of up to 220°C in conventional ovens.
IKEA aims to remove plastic from consumer packaging by 2028
IKEA pays more than $1.13bn for an estimated 920,000t of packaging material a year.
Amazon to reduce use of plastic packaging in Germany
The retailer will switch from single-use plastic packaging to paper bags.
