Case/Tray Packing

Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

This marketer of high-quality nutritious baby food and children’s snacks has found a way to improve case packing while also getting its toes wet in recycle-ready pouches.

February 28, 2025

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Workforce

Selig Group Announces Planned Transition of CEO

Selig Group

Selig Group president Adam Sheridan will assume chief executive officer responsibilities, succeeding Steve Cassidy, who is retiring after 22 years in the position.

February 27, 2025

Containers & Closures

Mars Pantry Jars Use 100% PCR

Mars introduces a pantry jar for M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst candies that is made from 100% PCR from mechanically recycled plastic.

February 25, 2025

Bio-based

Win Win Water Debuts 100% Plant-Based, Compostable Bottle

U.K. bottled water company Win Win Water offers its high-quality, naturally alkaline electrolyte spring water in a sugarcane-based, compostable PLA bottle.

February 24, 2025

Recycling

Syklo Invests in Circular Economy Hub Combining Plastic Recycling and Biocomposite Production

Syklo

The company plans to open a Finnish circular economy hub in 2026 with a €70-80 million investment.

February 21, 2025

Containers & Closures

Origin Materials Announces Commencement of PET Cap Commercial Production

Origin Materials

Origin has begun commercial production of PET caps at its Michigan manufacturing center, marking the first time the company has achieved this milestone.

February 21, 2025

Recycling

Resynergi Raises $18M for Plastic Recycling Expansion.

Resynergi

The Series B extension will enable Resynergi to build its first commercial plastic recycling facility using their modular microwave-assisted pyrolysis technology.

February 21, 2025

Workforce

ICPF Funds Corrugated Packaging Sustainability Research and Education Program at MSU

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

Michigan State University's School of Packaging implements a collaborative research and education program focused on corrugated packaging sustainability.

February 21, 2025

Plastics/resins

Brazil’s World Plastic Connection Summit to Focus on Converted Plastics

The fourth edition of the biennial event, is scheduled for April 8-10 in in São Paulo, features free lectures and workshops in-person and online.

February 21, 2025

Cartoning

Metsä Board Recieves Triple A Rating from CDP

Metsä Board

The rating recognizes Metsä Board's leadership in climate change, forest management, water security transparency, and performance.

February 14, 2025

Bio-based

Avantium and Amcor Partner to Develop Plant-based Polymer

Avantium

Avantium and Amcor are collaborating to create plant-based PEF plastic containers for diverse products, with Amcor reserving future PEF production capacity from Avantium.

February 14, 2025

Protective/transport packaging

Ranpak Partners with Rabot to Expand AI-Driven Packaging Solutions

Ranpak

Ranpak is expanding its AI-driven packaging solutions by partnering with Rabot to offer vision AI technology that provides real-time data insights for optimizing warehouse packing operations.

February 14, 2025

Containers & Closures

Massilly Group to Acquire Assets of Hoffmann Neopac’s Tin Business

Hoffmann Neopac AG

Hoffmann Neopac signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell the assets of its tin business to the Massilly Group, marking a strategic shift towards its core focus on tube packaging.

February 13, 2025