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USA – American multinational technology company, Apple has designed downsized, fiber-based, label-free packaging for its new Apple Watch line and is set to increase its delivery via ‘low-carbon’ transportation. According to the company, this move is in line with its commitment to phase out plastics and decarbonize its operations by 2025 and 2030, respectively. Apple says that over 96% of…
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IRELAND – Following discussions last week around a potential merger, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have confirmed an agreement to combine their businesses into a US$20 billion company. Both companies’ Boards of Directors have now consented to the merger and are encouraging their shareholders to voice their own agreement, indicating financial benefits from their combination. Irial Finan, Tony Smurfit, and Ken…
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KENYA – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a public notice urging immediate action to clear post-consumer waste from the environment in preparation for El Nino. In a statement, NEMA instructed all producers specifically those in the packaging, textile, and baby diaper industries to ensure that post-consumer waste does not clog drainage systems. NEMA further directed the producers…
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NORTH AMERICA – Switzerland-based food packaging company Tetra Pak has announced partnering with North American premium drinking water brand Flow Beverage and live entertainment business Live Nation Canada. Under the partnership, Tetra Pak will be responsible for providing its Custom Printing solution to help create the designs of Flow’s cartons. The effort will also create new marketing and advertising opportunities…
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UK – Packaging and paper company Mondi has partnered with pallet-wrapping machinery maker Robopac to offer a paper stretch-wrapping solution for pallet storage and transportation. The two organizations collaborated closely to develop the solution, combining Mondi’s expertise in packaging and paper with Robopac’s know-how about wrapping machines. Robopac’s new paper wrapping machine uses Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap which is 100% kraft…
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UK – The UK Research and Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP) has launched a £1.5 million (US$1.87m) challenge for liquid food and beverages in refillable packaging. UKRI says its goal is to drive the adoption of reusable and refillable packaging by retailers, brands and consumers. To participate, the business-led projects should demonstrate in-store refill systems for high-volume liquid…
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USA – American industrial aluminum company, Novelis has signed a deal to supply aluminum sheets to Ball Corporation’s can manufacturing facilities across North America. With this contract and other commitments, Novelis says it has secured all beverage can capacity from its new plant in Bay Minette, Alabama, underscoring the demand for the company’s high-recycled-content beverage can sheet. The new plant, expected…
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