US – US-based technology company Corning is to receive US$103.8 million of funding from BARDA for planned domestic glass tubing and vial manufacturing. Based in Corning, New York, Corning specializes in specialty glass, ceramics and related materials and technologies. The company’s solutions are designed primarily for industrial and scientific applications. Corning will use the funding to expand its capacity for…
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Ingreendients adopts Berry Global’s recycled plastic bottle for its products
US – Personal care brand Ingreendients has partnered with US-based packaging company Berry Global to develop shampoo and conditioner bottles made from 100% recycled plastic for Ingreedients’ hair care line. The HDPE bottle is made with 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic produced at Berry’s manufacturing facility in Winchester, VA. Commenting on the partnership, David Long, Regional Business Director at Berry…
Read MoreGerresheimer partners Stevanato develop RTU platform for pharmaceutical sector
GERMANY – Global provider of healthcare & beauty and drug delivery systems for pharma, biotech and cosmetics company, Gerresheimer AG, has partnered with Stevanato Group to develop RTU platform for pharmaceutical sector. Stevanato is a global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries. This collaboration is projected to help customers…
Read MoreL’Oréal joins Nextek’s Nextloopp initiative to drive circular economy in personal care packaging
FRANCE – French personal care company, L’Oréal has become the latest addition to Nextek’s Nextloopp initiative with an aim to drive a circular economy in personal care packaging. L’Oréal joins Unilever, Ineos, Lyondellbasell, PFF Group and others, to “boost the circular pathway for food-grade rPP packaging.” “We have been working for many years to develop packaging made from high-quality post-consumer…
Read MoreUnilever launches new Domestos bleach bottles made from 50% recycled plastic
UK – British consumer goods company Unilever through its homecare brand Domestos has re-launched its core bleach range in new bottles made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR). The brand has moved its UK 750ml bleach range to use recycled plastic, which it says will save 1,505 tonnes of virgin plastic per year. According to Unilever, the new Domestos bottles…
Read MoreSulapac partners Schwan Cosmetics to develop sawdust-based packaging
FINLAND – Finnish material innovation startup Sulapac has partnered with German makeup supplier, Schwan Cosmetics to create lip liner and eyeliner pencils with sustainable barrel material, capable of sustaining the volatile makeup product held within the material. The pencils were developed in response to market research on the changing demands of Gen Z and Millennial cosmetic consumers, who “desired to…
Read MoreCatalent snaps up Metrics Contract Services for US$475M
US – US-based pharmaceutical company, Catalent has signed an agreement to acquire Metrics Contract Services from Mayne Pharma Group for US$475 million. The acquisition will bolster Catalent’s capabilities in integrated oral solid formulation development, manufacturing and packaging to help customers simplify and accelerate their program. The deal will additionally aid Catalent in expanding its capacity to manage highly potent compounds.…
Read MoreUnilever launches energy-saving plastic-free laundry capsules
UK – British consumer goods company Unilever has launched a laundry capsule designed to decarbonize the laundry process without compromising cleaning performance. Launched worldwide, the specially designed capsule is made from biodegradable active ingredients that are 65% derived from plant sources. The capsule is said to work best on short cycles and in temperatures of 20 degrees or below, which…
Read MoreOrigin Materials partners Revlon to develop cosmetics packaging material
US – US-based materials company Origin Materials has partnered with cosmetics brand Revlon to develop advanced carbon-negative materials for cosmetics packaging. As part of the deal, Revlon has signed a memorandum of understanding to reserve commercial volumes of Origin PET, a product made from carbon-negative CMF. The initiative hopes to accelerate the development and commercialization of new sustainable materials for…
Read MoreMiddleby to drive packaging innovations with acquisition of CP Packaging
US – The Middleby Corporation has completed the acquisition of manufacturer of advanced high-speed vacuum packaging equipment, CP Packaging as it expands its operations in the US. The acquisition expands Middleby’s manufacturing operations in the Food Processing Equipment Group by boosting packaging equipment offerings. The buyout also enhances the company’s ability to provide customers with integrated full-line solutions. Middleby CEO…
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