US – US-based Formulated Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire newly updated 455,000ft² FDA-approved pharmaceutical liquids, semi-solids, aerosol, BoV, and metered dose nasal spray production facility located in Tennessee, US. The addition of the new site in Cleveland will bolster the firm’s capabilities in topicals, metered dose nasal sprays, and the pressurized package manufacturing sector. Additionally, the plant will…
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Placon launches new recycled PET-made deli product line
US – US-based plastic packaging products maker Placon has launched a new line of deli products designed for its food market. Dubbed Crystal Seal Cravings, the new sustainable deli product line is made from post-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials that will help meet sustainability goals. According to Placon, Craving containers feature a tamper-evident lid to protect the product inside…
Read MoreBioplastics manufacturer Futerro to build PLA biorefinery plant in Normandy, France
FRANCE – Belgian bioplastics manufacturer Futerro has announced plans to establish Europe’s first vertically integrated biorefinery in Normandy, France to produce and recycle polylactic acid, or PLA. According to Futerro, this biorefinery aims to feature a lactic acid unit for the transformation of raw material from agricultural sources, a PLA conversion unit, and a unit dedicated to the molecular recycling…
Read MoreEngineered Foam Packaging bolsters portfolio with acquisition of NatureKool
US – Engineered Foam Packaging (EFP), a leader in custom protective packaging and cold chain solutions has completed the acquisition of a natural fiber insulated shipper, NatureKool. This acquisition adds to EFP’s efforts to provide a complete line of high-quality and repeatable cold-chain packaging solutions to the U.S. Cold-Chain Packaging is the process of packaging and shipping goods while maintaining…
Read MoreMondi’s net-zero by 2050 targets approved by SBTi
UK – Packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi says the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has assessed and approved its science-based net-zero targets. The targets covering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Mondi’s operations and supply chain (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) are consistent with a reduction required to keep global warming to 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels. Mondi announced its…
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