US-based Kush Bottles has entered into an agreement to exclusively distribute new child resistant exit packaging solution The Satchel. Designed mainly for cannabis edibles and infused products, The Satchel has been developed for use in ...
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South African paper and packaging firm Mondi has completed the previously announced acquisition of bags and kraft paper business from Graphic Packaging's subsidiary Graphic Packaging International for around $105m. As part of the deal, ...
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Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS), a US-based provider of value-added packaging solutions, has acquired the UK-based producer of rigid boxes, Armstrong Packaging, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Armstrong allows MPS to ...
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Reed-Lane, a contract packaging provider in New Jersey, has expanded its 132,000ft2 facility by 30% to increase its overall production. As part of the expansion, the company is also adding fifth bottling line to the facility that includes ...
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Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has partnered with ESTL, a Belgium-based provider of delivery services, to provide customers with packaging, transport, security and logistics solutions. According to Smurfit Kappa, around 4% ...
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US-based sustainable packaging solutions provider Liqui-Box has introduced the upgraded version of its new Liqui-Box 1000 filling system. The company plans to commercialize the new dual head filler system in the third quarter of 2014. ...
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Packaging solutions provider Amcor Flexibles has developed a polyethylene bread bag for Hovis, which is made from renewable resources. Hovis Seed Sensations bread bag is made with renewable polyethylene (PE) and compared to traditional ...
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Paper-based packaging producer Smurfit Kappa has announced plans to reduce CO2 emissions per ton of paper produced by 25% by the year 2020 in its seventh annual Sustainable Development Report. The company's original target of a 20% ...
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Canada-based Cascades has introduced a new alternative to polycoated packaging known as 'Respak' for the food and food services industries. The recyclable and compostable Respak has been made by using 50% recycled fibres and is said to ...
Consolidated Container (CCC), an investment arm of Bain Capital in the plastic packaging sector, has acquired plastic recycling companies Envision Plastics and Ecoplast from their founders Massoud Rad and Parham Yedidsion. Both the ...
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Packaging system manufacturer, Sealed Air will be launching its new vacuum packaging solution – Simple Steps? Gourmet Plates – at Melbourne's foodpro 2014, Australasia's largest food processing exhibition. Simple Steps? ...
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Leaders in water, waste and energy solutions across food processing and agriculture, CST Waterwaste Solutions, will showcase the latest in wastewater and green energy technologies at foodpro 2014, Australasia's largest food processing ...
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Packaging solutions provider Ampac has introduced new packaging format, E-Z SnackPak, which is said to act as an alternative to the typical single serve VFFS snack food bag. According to the company, the new E-Z SnackPak technology offers ...
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Segura has established a new working relationship with Total Retail Solutions (), manufacturer and supplier of bespoke labelling and packaging products for the retail industry. TRS's new partnership with Segura enables the company to ...
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South Africa-based paper and packaging firm Mondi has signed an agreement with Graphic Packaging subsidiary Graphic Packaging International to acquire its bags and kraft paper business, for around $105m. As part of the deal, Mondi will ...
Tags: Bags, Graphic Packaging