January 14, 2023 | Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine

Amcor rolls out recyclable forming films for meat and dairy that offer ‘80% carbon footprint reduction’

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

SWITZERLAND – American-Australian global packaging company, Amcor has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films for meat and dairy, to offer excellent packaging performance and improved circularity of packaging. Suitable for fresh and processed meat and fish, as well as hard cheese, the new packaging is heat resistant up to 90°C and is made…

H.B. Fuller develops bio-compatible adhesives for medical applications in India

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

INDIA – US-based adhesives manufacturing company, H.B. Fuller has unveiled its latest bio-compatible Swift melt 1515-I adhesive tape compliant in IMEA – India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Swift melt 1515-I is intended for medical tape applications to be utilized in stick-to-skin situations in particular climates, such as the hot and humid circumstances in the Indian subcontinent. H.B. Fuller…

Mondi completes US$43M acquisition of Burgo’s Duino paper mill in Italy

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

ITALY – Paper and packaging company, Mondi has completed the acquisition of the Duino paper mill in Italy from Burgo Group in a deal work €40 million ($43.3 million). Mondi and Burgo confirmed the finalization of the deal that was first announced in August last year. “We are excited by this opportunity to invest in the growth of our packaging…

Matrix contracts MD Packaging for its distribution services in Canada

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

CANADA – Matrix Packaging Machinery has named MD Packaging as its exclusive distributor partner providing sales, parts, and service throughout Canada. Founded in 1989, MD Packaging is a leading distributor of product inspection and packaging-automation solutions for the manufacturing sectors of food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and industrial products industries. This new partnership positions MD Packaging to sell, service, and…

Coveris, UPM Raflatac develops recyclable labels for food producer Cranswick

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

UK – European packaging company Coveris has teamed up with food packaging specialist UPM Raflatac to develop a range of label and recycling solutions for UK-based food producer Cranswick. As part of the partnership, the two companies will introduce fiber-based packaging for Cranswick’s convenience foods division. Made from UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+, the lighter and recyclable liner will replace Cranswick’s existing…