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Day: April 3, 2023

South African firm, Sappi opts for renewable energy to cut carbon emissions

SOUTH AFRICA – Global renewable resource company Sappi is actively engaging with independent renewable-energy producers to secure renewable energy as and when it becomes available, through power purchase agreements. The company says buying renewable energy is one of three investment categories under its South African decarbonization and/or energy plan. The second category includes energy efficiency investments, such as investing in…

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Parksons Packaging expands its portfolio with acquisition of MK Printpack

INDIA – Paper packaging company Parksons Packaging has acquired MK Printpack to further strengthen its position in the folding cartons market in India. Founded in 1982, MK Printpack is one of the top producers of folding cartons, catering to the pharmaceutical, food and beverages, home and personal care, toys and electrical industry segment through its three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in…

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Eastgate Group invests in a new beverage can sleeving line to meet demand

USA – Eastgate Group, a leading provider of contract package labeling & decorating services, has announced the expansion of its beverage can sleeving line to meet the growing demand from manufacturers of beverages. The company’s investment in state-of-the-art technology and equipment will allow for additional production capacity and the ability to produce full-height pallets for customers needing them. According to…

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Multivac invests US$6.51M to expand productivity at its Bulgarian plant

BULGARIA – German packaging machinery manufacturer Multivac has invested €6 million (US$6.51m) to expand its production facility in Bozhurishte industrial zone near Sofia, after receiving in February clearance to start operations at the site. The expansion of Multivac Bulgaria Production consists in the addition of new production facilities, assembly areas and offices adding a total of about 5,600 sq m,…

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Canadian food packaging contains toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, University of Toronto study reveals

CANADA – A study by University of Toronto has found ‘forever chemicals’ in several fast food packaging items, something scientists say is a first in Canada. The researchers at the University of Toronto (Canada), Indiana University (US) and University of Notre Dame (US) say their findings suggest that food packaging exposes people directly to these so-called “forever chemicals,” which have…

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Weetabix achieves 100% recyclable packaging in new sustainability milestone

UK – Cereal manufacturer Weetabix Food Company (WFC) has achieved a new sustainability milestone, reaching its goal of providing 100% recyclable packaging. The iconic UK cereal manufacturers put significant investment into the target to meet this goal before 2025 in accordance with WRAP deadlines, which the brand has now reached ahead of schedule. All paper-based packaging components and Weetabix On…

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