Flexibles

Mars Food is First to Launch Recyclable, Microwavable Rice Pouch

Offering the same functionality as multilayer flexible packaging, the monolayer PP stand-up pouch will be introduced in limited European markets in 2021 for brands that include Ben’s Original and Seeds of Change.

December 11, 2020

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Sustainability

Kemira Announces Partnership with Danimer Scientific

Kemira

Kemira, a manufacturer of sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, and Danimer Scientific, a manufacturer of biodegradable materials, will develop biodegradable aqueous barrier coatings for more sustainable paper and board products.

December 10, 2020

Digital Printing

INX do Brasil Merger Paves Way for Expansion in South America

INX International Ink Co.

INX International Ink Co. announced that all its South American business has officially merged with parent corporation INX do Brasil.

December 9, 2020

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Opens Flexible Packaging Facility in Spain

Liquibox

Liquibox opened a 140,000-sq-ft flexible packaging “super-factory” in Madrid, Spain to meet the rising EU demand for bag-in-box products.

December 7, 2020

Flexible packaging

Spartech Acquires Tufpak, Inc.

Spartech Corporation

Spartech announces the acquisition of Tufpak, Inc., a manufacturer of custom and stock engineered plastic films designed for biohazard bags, medical devices, and biopharma packaging.

December 4, 2020

Sustainability

DS Smith to Launch Virus Resistant Packaging

DS Smith Packaging Systems

DS Smith announces an exclusive partnership with Touchguard to develop a new range of sustainable cardboard packaging to protect consumers against potentially harmful bacteria.

December 4, 2020

Case erect/seal

WestRock Announces Chief Marketing Officer

Smurfit Westrock

Margaret Herndon joined WestRock as Chief Marketing Officer.

December 4, 2020

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Acquires Canadian Packaging Suppliers

ProAmpac

ProAmpac has acquired Canada-based private businesses Rosenbloom Groupe Inc., Hymopack Ltd., and Dyne-A-Pak expanding its manufacturing capabilities and broadening the product offerings it provides to retail, grocery, and QSR customers.

December 3, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Bacardí Scales Biodegradable Bottle

Bacardí Ltd.’s approach to reducing marine plastic pollution is somewhat counter-intuitive.

December 3, 2020

Containers

Wine Brand’s Foundations Reflected in Package Design

New Lalomba premium wine brand uses a label shape and texture that harken back to the natural elements of its terroir, with a touch of metallic desaturated tones to convey refinement.

December 2, 2020

Containers

Custom ‘Guinness Gives Back’ Pack Funds Community Relief Efforts

Guinness is launching custom cans that trigger donations to community charities helping those in need over the holidays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or other challenges.

December 2, 2020

Flexible packaging

Amcor Flexibles Offers Full-day Virtual Conference

Amcor Flexibles North America

Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA) is offering customers a full-day virtual conference to address marketplace insights, trends, and technical enhancements that deliver value and unlock growth potential through packaging.

December 2, 2020

Flexible packaging

Duravant Acquires Cloud Packaging Solutions

Duravant

Duravant LLC completed the acquisition of Cloud Packaging Solutions from its parent company, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC.

December 1, 2020