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Berlin Packaging strengthens Canadian presence with acquisition of United Bottles & Packaging

CANADA – US packaging company Berlin Packaging has acquired Canadian glass and closures distributor, United Bottles & Packaging (UB&P) in an effort to strengthen its position in the country. United Bottles & Packaging provides bottles and closures for food products, as well as both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, such as wine, spirits, beer, and cider.  The 28-year-old company also offers…

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KHS debuts new packaging line retrofits to wrap beverage cans in paper instead of film

GERMANY – KHS, an international manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for the beverage and food, has introduced new packaging line retrofits that wrap beverage cans in paper instead of film. In a statement, KHS noted that the newly launched paper wrapper allows beverage manufacturers to meet consumer demand for alternative, environmentally friendly packaging material. Customers can either opt for…

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European food giants create new initiative to promote circularity in flexible packaging

EUROPE – European food giants Mars, Mondelez International, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever have joined forces to create a joint scheme to promote circularity in flexible packaging. The Flexible Packaging Initiative will be built on the principles of ‘resource efficiency, prevention of waste and pollution, and lowering the overall environmental impact of the packaging, the companies said. Individually, each of these…

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Crown Holdings counters Ball Corp’s inroads in UK market with construction of new beverage can facility

UK – American manufacturer of metal beverage and food cans Crown Holdings has announced plans to build a new beverage can facility in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The announcement comes on the heels of a similar move by Ball Corporation which announced that it was building its “largest-ever” beverage packaging plant in the UK. The investments by both companies are timely…

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SA packaging manufacturer Mpact registers 13% rise in revenue on back of increased sales volume

SOUTH AFRICA – Mpact, one of the largest paper and plastics packaging business and recycler in southern Africa, delivered a pleasing performance in 2021, successfully navigating the challenging business environment. Group revenue from continuing operations increased by 13% when compared to the prior year to R11.5 billion as a result of an 8.8% increase in sales volumes and a 3.8%…

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Ishida Europe opens center of excellence in Czech to train clients on packaging line equipment

CZECH REPUBLIC – Ishida Europe, a leading supplier of complete weighing and packing line solutions, has opened a new center of excellence in Prague, Czech Republic to support clients in the region. According to Ishida, the new center will provide a variety of training programs – both practical and classroom-based – across Ishida’s extensive range of packing line equipment. Some…

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Sealed Air acquires Irish packaging company Foxpak to expand European presence

IRELAND –  Sealed Air, one of the leading packaging companies in the US, has acquired Irish packaging solutions company Foxpak Flexibles in an effort to expand its presence in Europe. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company carried out the acquisition through SEE Ventures, a company initiative that focuses on investing in ‘disruptive’ technologies and business models. Foxpak has developed digital flexible…

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