Huhtamaki plans to end JV with EarthShell

Huhtamaki, the Finland-based worldwide paper packaging company, says it has initiated procedures for ending its 1999 joint-venture with U.S.-based EarthShell Corp.. Huhtamaki had planned to manufacture and market biodegradable foodservice packaging in Europe and potentially in parts of Asia.

Huhtamaki cited EarthShell’s repeated delays in bringing the production process into operation as the reason for its decision.

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