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SIG bolsters sustainable packaging capabilities with US$1.53B acquisition of Scholle IPN

USA – Aspectic packaging manufacturer SIG Combibloc is set to expand its sustainable packaging capabilities with the acquisition of packaging solutions company, Scholle IPN, for an enterprise value of €1.36 billion (US$1.53bn). US-headquartered company Scholle IPN produces and distributes packaging systems and solutions for liquids, such as bag-in-box packaging and spouted pouches.  The business owned by Dutch businessman Laurens Last…

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Nestle leads FMCG brands in launching association to fight plastic waste in Malaysia

MALAYSIA – Nestlé S.A., the world’s largest food company, is leading other major fast-moving consumer goods companies, to launch a new alliance that will tackle plastic food and beverage packaging concerns. Known as the Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA), the association is the first-ever Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) in Malaysia. Other members include – Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Dutch Lady Milk Industries, Etika…

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SIG to acquire Evergreen’s fresh carton business in Asia Pacific for US$335m

ASIA – Aseptic packaging supplier SIG has agreed to acquire Pactiv Evergreen‘s Asia Pacific fresh operations for an enterprise value of US$335 million. The business supplies filling machines, cartons, closures, and after-sales service to its customers in the fresh segment mainly within the milk category. Also known as Evergreen Asia, the recently acquired business has production facilities in mainland China,…

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Saxco expands shrink labeling capabilities with acquisition of We Sleeve-It

USA –Saxco International, a leading supplier of bottles, cans, and jars, has acquired the We Sleeve-It (WSI) assets from the RB Dwyer Group of Companies to bolster its labeling capabilities.  With six facilities across the United States, We Sleeve-It is a leader in the craft beverage industry and the largest domestic shrink decorator of aluminum cans. Its acquisition significantly strengthens…

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Kellogg’s trials paper-based liner for cereal packaging as Suntory transitions to 100% plant-based bottle

UK- American multinational food manufacturing company Kellogg’s has announced plans to trial a paper-based liner for its Corn Flakes cereal. The company said the pilot, which will take part in partnership with Tesco in a small number of stores from January 2022, would help shape its packaging plans. At the moment packaging for Kellogg’s cereals is comprised of a plastic…

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Molson Coors expands capacity at UK facility to drive efficiency and enhance sustainability

UK – Multinational beverages company Molson Coors has expanded capacity at its Burton breweries in an effort to improve both operational efficiency and sustainability of its operations. The expansion works saw the company take delivery of a new £25m packaging equipment with the capacity to fill up to 2,000 cans of beer per minute when fully installed in early 2022. …

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Berlin Packaging expands European footprint with acquisition of wine bottle company Gerfran

FRANCE – US-based supplier of packaging solutions Berlin Packaging is continuing its European expansion with the acquisition of French glass packaging company Gerfran SAS. Gerfran was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in the Aquitaine region of France where it focuses on Bordeaux bottles.  It serves wine producers of all sizes, from small vineyards to large estates, as well as…

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