Paper & Board
Packaging thwarts US consumer attempts to use less paper
Scanning and document management platform iScanner has surveyed US consumers on their use of paper. Paper overuse was identified as…
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…
Metsä Board launches enhanced boxboard machine in Husum
Metsä Board, a European packaging company, has launched its modernised folding boxboard machine (BM1) in Husum, Sweden. This strategic move…
Essentia Organic Mattress introduces kraft paper wrap for roll pack
Essentia Organic Mattress, an eco-luxury sleeping brand, has eliminated plastic wrap from its roll pack process when shipping its products. …
Zeus Group acquires Weedon Group to enhance vertical integration strategy
Independently owned packaging company Zeus Group has acquired Weedon Group (Weedon), a UK-based integrated corrugated manufacturer. Weedon manufactures e-commerce and…
Aldi launches plastic-free packaging for own-label toothbrushes
UK supermarket chain Aldi has introduced new plastic-free packaging for its everyday own-label toothbrushes. The move is part of the…
Ranpak introduces Geami MV system to enhance wrapping portfolio
Ranpak, a sustainable paper-based packaging solutions provider, has introduced the Geami MV wrapping system to enhance its wrapping portfolio. This…
Nutifood adopts SIG DomeMini carton bottle for Varna brand
Vietnamese dairy company Nutifood has adopted SIG’s DomeMini on-the-go carton bottle for its Varna brand premium adult nutrition milk. The…
International Paper provides details on DS Smith deal
US-based packaging company International Paper has disclosed details on expected synergies from possible combination with British packaging company DS Smith. …
PepsiCo introduces paper outer bags for Snack A Jacks multipacks
Food and beverage company PepsiCo has launched new paper outer bags for all Snack A Jacks multipacks. The new outer…
