The Packaging industry briefing
The news and data you need to know about the packaging industry
In numbers
$40m
Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has strengthened its paper sacks business in Latin America with $40m investment. The investment will help the company address the demand for environmentally sustainable paper sacks.
$670m
Renewable fibre-based packaging producer International Paper has agreed to divest its Kwidzyn pulp and paper mill in Poland. The deal, valued at approximately €670m in cash, was reached by the company with Austrian manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Karton and includes the mill’s supporting operations.
2025
Multi-category food and beverage company Danone Canada has signed the Canada Plastics Pact supporting its resolve to make its complete packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.
$25m
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed plans to invest $25m in research focused on polymer upcycling and plastic waste reuse. The funding opportunity is part of a series of research efforts financed under the DOE’s Plastic Innovation Challenge.
£7.7m
UK-based packaging manufacturer Robinson has acquired Danish packaging company Schela Plast for £7.7m.
In brief
AMB signs strategic partnership agreement with Peak Rock Capital
Rigid and flexible films provider AMB has signed a strategic partnership agreement with private investment firm Peak Rock Capital. Under the definitive agreement reached between the firms, a Peak Rock Capital affiliate will acquire a majority stake in the company.
Ardagh Group, Waterloo Container renew strategic partnership
Ardagh Group has signed a contract extension agreement with wine and spirits company Waterloo Container. Under the renewed partnership, Ardagh Group will continue to be the preferred wine bottle distributor of Waterloo Container to serve wineries in the eastern half of the US and Canada.
Stora Enso expands packaging portfolio with new food-safe papers
Pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso has updated and expanded its packaging paper portfolio with the introduction of new fibre-based food-safe papers. The company launched uncoated papers LumiPack and LumiWrap designed to package foodstuffs.
Mill Rock Packaging acquires US paperboard provider All Packaging
Speciality packaging growth platform Mill Rock Packaging has strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of US-based speciality paper packaging company All Packaging.
USDA, FDA see no evidence of Covid-19 transmission via food or packaginG
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have revealed that there is no credible evidence of Covid-19 transmission to humans via food and food packaging.
In pictures
Nestlé uses recyclable paper packaging for Smarties brand
Swiss food and drink processing company Nestlé has transitioned its chocolate brand Smarties to 100% recyclable paper packaging. This makes Smarties the first global confectionery brand to shift to recyclable paper packaging.
Thrift+ commissions Duo for eco-friendly paperless mailing bag
Online sustainable fashion retailer Thrift+ has partnered with UK-based packaging manufacturer Duo to develop an environmentally friendly mailing bag in line with Thrift+’s sustainable offerings.
Secret, Old Spice launch refillable antiperspirant cases
Procter & Gamble personal care brands Secret and Old Spice have announced the launch of refillable antiperspirant cases. Free from single-use plastic, the cases include a refill made with 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paperboard packaging.
Graphic Packaging launches ProducePack for fresh produce
Paper-based packaging provider Graphic Packaging International has launched a new range of sustainable paperboard packaging solutions for fresh produce. The ProducePack paperboard carton is available in multiple configurations and structures.
