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Amcor to acquire Berry Global for US$8.43B
Amcor to acquire Berry Global for US$8.43BAmcor is set to acquire Berry Global Group for US$8.43 billion, the latest in a series of industry mergers and acquisitions. The deal will create a new company capable of providing a far wider range of flexible and converted films, scaled containers and closures business and a unique global healthcare portfolio.  The merger is expected to close mid 2025.  
Fiber-based momentum: Barrier technologies, supply chain certifications and agri waste top market trends
Fiber-based momentum: Barrier technologies, supply chain certifications and agri waste top market trendsDemand for fiber-based packaging has been rising steadily as pressure against plastics, particularly single-use plastics, has gathered momentum among consumers and legislation globally. To meet this demand, packagers have been developing products with characteristics that can mimic plastics while maintaining higher environmental standards. Sanna Fager, chief commercial officer at PulPac, notes that the fiber-based packaging market has seen significant growth in the past year, driven by advancements in barrier solutions that make fiber suitable for a wider range of products. “Enhanced performance and aesthetics have boosted demand, especially in premium sectors,” she says.  
“Once-in-a-generation opportunity”: Ellen MacArthur Foundation urges global policy action ahead of INC-5
“Once-in-a-generation opportunity”: Ellen MacArthur Foundation urges global policy action ahead of INC-5Over 1,000 organizations globally, including businesses representing 20% of all plastic packaging produced globally and over 50 government signatories, have mobilized behind the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment 2024 annual progress report’s common vision of a circular plastics economy. The signatories have set 2025 targets to help realize that common vision. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s sixth annual progress report looks at how the signatories plan to establish these targets and key lessons learned. 
Trends in US F&B recycling: Advances in sustainable packaging and innovation
Trends in US F&B recycling: Advances in sustainable packaging and innovationData from Innova Market Insights shows US consumers increasingly prefer recyclable packaging for environmental reasons, leading to a 9% annual increase in recyclable packaging launches over the last two years.
The Fundamentals of Responsible Packaging
The Fundamentals of Responsible PackagingKeeping up to date with the food packaging legislation landscape is challenging. As a packaging partner, Colpac can guide customers through legislative topics. Colpac is keen to highlight several fundamental areas that underpin the development of responsible food packaging that is safer for us and kinder to our planet.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Colpac.
SEALPAC M-Flex traysealer: highest quality standards, unparalleled flexibility
SEALPAC M-Flex traysealer: highest quality standards, unparalleled flexibilitySEALPAC is renowned for its efficient traysealers that are capable of packaging large quantities of products quickly, safely, and fully automatically, even in the most demanding environments. Now, the space-saving M-Flex semi-automatic traysealer enables companies with smaller production runs and frequent product changes to enter the professional world of packaging.This video is from SEALPAC. 

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Xampla CEO: Accelerating the natural polymer transition through INC-5
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Ahead of the final negotiation round for a UN Global Plastic Treaty (INC-5), we speak to Alexandra French, CEO of British natural polymers company Xampla. French hopes the INC-5 will result in binding rules forcing a reduction in fossil-based polymer production, opening market space for bio-based alternatives.French says the negotiations also risk leaving regulations at the guideline level, meaning petrochemical states can continue mass-producing single-use plastics. She argues that policymakers attending the negotiations need to be aware that this would be a less profitable route in the long run. We also discuss Xampla’s latest developments. 
Releaf Paper launches first pilot production line in France to transform bio waste into packaging
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Releaf Paper has announced the launch of its first-ever pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, France. Co-funded by the EU’s European Innovation Council (EIC), the €3.5 million (US$ 3.7 million) investment represents a new step in the paper industry by transforming Parisian green waste into high-quality, recyclable packaging materials.  The Pilot Production Line employs Releaf Paper’s patented process, utilizing fallen leaves as its primary raw material, reducing reliance on traditional resources.
Premium e-commerce packaging: Balancing aesthetics with logistical challenges
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E-commerce packaging for premium products differs significantly from standard packaging. It aims to provide an elevated experience that aligns with luxury brand values and customer expectations, Richard Kretzmann, head of Sales Packaging at Sappi Europe, tells Packaging Insights. The packaging must withstand the logistical challenges of shipping and deliver a memorable, high-quality tactile and visual experience upon arrival. 
DS Smith makes multi-million investment in packaging machinery for heavy products
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DS Smith has invested €10 million (US$10.5 million) to install a Bahmuller and Goepfert Maschinen (BGM) combination machine and upgraded production line facilities at its packaging facility in Kunheim, France. The new BGM machinery is anticipated to boost production speeds and enable DS Smith to respond to customer requests within shorter timescales. This will benefit customers who need  large-format triple-flute packaging solutions for heavy and bulky products in categories such as household appliances, chemical transportation and building materials for the construction industry. Thibault Laumonier, president at DS Smith Packaging in France, says: “The inauguration of this BGM unit into our packaging facility in Kunheim bolsters our ability to provide leading, fiber-based packaging solutions.” 
Safecor Health acquires pharmaceutical packaging business Viatris
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Safecor Health, a pharmaceutical unit-dose repackaging and supply chain solutions provider, has taken over the US unit-dose packaging business Viatris, formerly known as Unit Dose Laboratories (UDL). The companies are expected to finalize the transaction in the first half of 2025.
FiE Innovation Awards: Bunge’s sustainable fat system shines while Cargill wins on “indulgence redefined”
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Food Ingredients First

The Fi Europe Innovation Awards, held last night in Frankfurt, Germany, celebrates people, companies, and organizations breaking new ground across the F&B industry. The nine categories showcased the diversity of the food industry. We spoke with some of the winners following their category success.
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Pack Expo 2024 review: Pharmaceutical packaging takes center stage amid labor shortages and automation developments

This year’s Pack Expo in Chicago, US (November 3–6), almost 48,000 attendees visited over 2,700 packaging companies in what was the industry’s biggest trade show globally. Medical packaging was a major theme, with numerous companies showcasing their latest product designs and production machinery, and highlighting the challenges in advancing pharmaceutical packaging amid workforce shortages and impending legislation. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, more than 50 million workers quit their jobs in 2022, following 47.8 million who did so in 2021. In 2023, another 30.5 million workers resigned by August. These trends have impacted manufacturing throughout the country and driven the demand for automation and AI-based production solutions. 

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Packaging trends in AfricaNov2024

Innova Market Insights data reveals a significant surge in food and beverage launches across Africa, with a growth of +19% from October 2019 to September 2024. South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana are the...

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Fiber-based packaging innovation Nov 2024

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 3% average annual growth for global F&B launches in fiber-based packaging from July 2019 to June 2024. Of these launches, 18% were in the Bakery category, while the fastest increase for fiber-based packaging use was in the Soft Drinks category. Carton was the leading fiber-based material for NPD. Nearly half (45%) of fiber-based launches had recyclable claims.

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Trends in US F&B recycling: Advances in sustainable packaging and innovationNov 2024

Data from Innova Market Insights shows US consumers increasingly prefer recyclable packaging for environmental reasons, leading to a 9% annual increase in recyclable packaging launches over the last two years.

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Pack Expo 2024: Engineering paper bubble wrap

We speak to Benjamin Moore, CEO and founder of US company Bubble Paper, which produces fiber-based alternatives to traditional plastic bubble wrap. We discuss R&D, greenwashing, consumer demands, market gaps and product performance. 

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Pack Expo 2024: Tetra Pak discusses sustainability in US and Canada
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Pack Expo 2024: Yoran Imaging demonstrates latest product inspection systems
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SEALPAC M-Flex traysealer: highest quality standards, unparalleled flexibility
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