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New study finds no link between new plastic packaging chemicals and obesity

Researchers from the University of Iowa have found that common chemicals primarily used in manufacturing plastic food containers, water bottles…
APC invests $170m in new packaging facility in New York

American Packaging (APC) has started construction on a new 350,000ft2 manufacturing plant in Monroe County, New York, with an investment…
New Zealand approves new standardised tobacco packaging regulations

The Government of New Zealand has approved new regulations to standardise the packaging of tobacco products.Under the new regulations, all cigarettes…
DS Smith opens fifth PackRight Centre in Germany and Switzerland region Kaarst

British packaging company DS Smith has opened its fifth PackRight Centre in the Germany and Switzerland region in Kaarst.The PackRight…
Deals this week: Ardagh, SECOS, YPB

Luxembourg-based glass and metal packaging products manufacturer, Ardagh, plans to raise £400m ($514.91m) through private placement of senior notes.Due 2027,…

M&As this week: Fisher Container, Sherwin-Williams, Advent International

US-based portfolio company, Fisher Container, has announced the acquisition of Packaging Products (PPC).The acquirer company expects the transaction to help…
FDA allows use of Envision Plastics’ EcoPrime in packaging fatty foods and spirits

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed the use of Envision Plastics’ EcoPrime resin in high-density polyethylene (HDPE)…
WestRock acquires Multi Packaging Solutions for $2.28bn

Paper and packaging solutions provider WestRock has completed the acquisition of US-based Multi Packaging Solutions International (MPS) in a deal…
Brazil’s Embalixo introduces new packaging for diaper disposal

Waste bags producer Embalixo has introduced new packaging, Embalixo Baby, which is made of renewable plastic to dispose of diapers.The…
ESS Technologies designs new robotic case erector and sealer

US manufacturer ESS Technologies has designed the new Model CE15 Robotic Case Erector and CS15 Modular Case Sealer that can…