UFP Industries acquires pallets manufacturer C&L Wood Products
UFP Industries, through its affiliate UFP Packaging, has completed the acquisition of the assets of C&L Wood Products, a manufacturer …
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Peatland plants offer new potential for eco packaging: Fraunhofer study
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany have discovered that peatland plants, traditionally used …
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OPRL to adopt recyclability assessment tool for EPR
The UK's On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) is set to adopt its recyclability assessment tool to fully align with the Department …
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UK producers face new packaging charges
The UK Government has released the third iteration of illustrative base fees for the first year of the Extended Producer …
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FEMSA completes plastics operations divesture to AMMI in Mexico
Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA) has completed the divestiture of its plastics solutions operations to AMMI, an affiliate of Milenio Capital. The …
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Blackstone appoints Morgan Stanley to sell stake in packaging company EPL
Blackstone has appointed Morgan Stanley to advise on the sale of its controlling interest in EPL, a speciality packaging company, …
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McKinley opens new corrugated box-making plant in Lancaster
McKinley Packaging, a subsidiary of Bio Pappel, known for its sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, has inaugurated a new corrugated box …
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UK’s Defra launches methodology to rate recyclability of packaging materials
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK has released a new methodology to assess and …
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New packaging regulations set to take effect in US in 2025
In the US, recent measures taken by state legislatures will result in changes in 2025 to the packaging used, distributed, …
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Fibre-based packaging gains momentum
Fibre-based packaging is emerging as a vital player in the push towards sustainability. Developed from renewable resources, these materials offer …
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Apple takes steps to resolve AirTag labelling violations
Apple has taken steps to address violations related to the labelling of its AirTag tracking devices. The move comes after the …
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APC names Ray Graham as new CEO and president
Flexible packaging solutions provider American Packaging Corporation (APC) has announced a leadership transition, with Ray Graham taking over as CEO …
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UK scientists develop self-repairing plastic to reduce waste
Scientists at Bournemouth University in Poole, England, have made advancements in creating plastic that can self-repair. The research team incorporated specially …
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Yeo’s unveils limited-edition fortune cat packaging
Yeo's, a Singaporean beverage brand, has embraced the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year with the launch of …
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The Paper Packaging Company to foray into US market
The Paper Packaging Company, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has outlined plans to extend its operations to the US …
