DS Smith has completed the acquisition of North American packaging company Corrugated Container Corporation (CCC) for an undisclosed amount. The CCC, which is a family-owned business, has around 190 employees across its four operations in ...
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Smurfit Kappa said it has been recognised for its expertise in packaging creation and design with securing two awards at the NL Packaging Awards 2018. The 'Milner Packmaster 2.0' won gold in the 'Transport & Shelf-ready Packaging' ...
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Corrugated packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has held its eighth Innovation Event this year in Paris, France. Over 250 customers came to the “Packaging and Perspectives” event which took a look at how packaging will be affected by ...
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Mondi is set to showcase a range of advanced packaging solutions at the RosUpack 2017 event in Russia. The event will take place from 20 to 23 June in Moscow. At the event, the firm will exhibit various packaging solutions, including ...
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Sheffield Hallam University has secured an international award for the design of an energy-bar wrapper. Yumpa Bars won Best Sustainable Packaging at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE), World Food Innovation Awards for the ...
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Packaging and paper producer Mondi is set to invest in its Mondi Simet plant near Pozna, Poland to strengthen its heavy duty corrugated capabilities in Europe. The investment will see installation of a 2.8m corrugator with three single ...
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TCPL Packaging, a India based converter of paperboard and folding cartons, has signed a deal to purchase two new MK 1060 YM foil-stamping and die-cutting machines from Heidelberg. Manufactured in partnership with MK Masterwork Machinery, ...
Premier Foods is launching two additions to its Cake on the Go range: Mr Kipling Cherry Bakewells and Mr Kipling Orange & Cranberry Oat Slices. The new twin packs take it to a six strong range, offering shoppers a variety of iconic and ...
UK-based packaging company Macfarlane Group has agreed to acquire Leicester based Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging (Nelsons) for a maximum of £6.75m. The deal, which is subject to certain trading conditions, is part of ...
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The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is set to launch a Common Footprint Quality (CFQ) standard for the UK’s fresh produce industry that will ensure safe and high performance corrugated packaging for fruit and vegetables. ...
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As consumer demand for convenience foods and healthy meals on-the-go continues to rise, brand owners are increasing the ready-to-eat choice beyond the fresh and chilled food aisle. Simplot's Edgell Bean Salad range, including four ...
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Smurfit Kappa’s Shelf Smart service is revolutionising the impact of Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) as a shopper marketing tool driving sales increases of up to eight percent for leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands, ...
Want to know more about retailers' private label innovation? And how changing consumer purchasing behaviours will impact retailing? And what part will packaging play to drive growth? All these questions and more will be answered at the ...
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UK-based Connect Packaging has invested more than £1.5m in purchasing equipments to enhance its potential in the shelf-ready packaging market. The company based in Essex has purchased new printing equipment including a ...
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Paper-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced the 'Shelf-Facer' that can increase the visibility of products on shelves by about 50%. According to the company, tests have confirmed the advantages of Shelf-Facer that can pull ...
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