International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith approved by all ...
Oct 16, 2024 · Shareholders from both companies have approved International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith, with the combination still expected to close in Q4 2024.. Mondi originally expressed interest in acquiring DS Smith in February 2024; the merger was expected to exceed €11.5 billion in value and result in an ‘industry leader’ for paper packaging in Europe.
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The Scanpack 2024 seminar programme is here! - Packaging Europe
Jul 9, 2024 · In this edition of the Spotlight, we hear from Scanpack about its Scanpack 2024 event. The seminar programme is now being released for Scandinavia’s largest packaging fair, taking place at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg from October 22-25. In addition to the exhibition with 400 exhibitors, visitors ...
Inside Smurfit Westrock: what will the merger actually look like?
Jul 10, 2024 · Smurfit Westrock – the now-confirmed merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock – has entered the New York and London Stock Exchanges, with its sights set on creating a ‘go-to leader’ in the sustainable packaging space. We take stock of its progress and dig deeper into what the combination actually means, both financially and product-wise. Talks of a potential merger first arose in ...
Smurfit Westrock launches new bag-in-box packaging for easy …
Dec 3, 2024 · Smurfit Westrock aims to adhere to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s minimum requirement of 80% recyclability with its EasySplit Bag-in-Box design, which claims to streamline the separation of the plastic bag and cardboard box components.. Bag-in-box packaging is designed to be easily separable, enabling its components to be recycled in their respective streams.
Scanpack - Packaging Europe
Jul 9, 2024 · Scanpack. Scanpack has been an exhibition and meeting place for the Scandinavian packaging industry since 1964, bringing together domestic and international buyers and suppliers, w ith 400 exhibiting companies and almost 13,000 attendees.. The event features the 'Scanpack Pioneers' zone and stage where startups, global brands, and university researchers meet to share ideas and new solutions.
Final Countdown to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025
Dec 2, 2024 · The countdown is on for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025, the UK’s flagship packaging exhibition, taking place on 12–13 February 2025 at the NEC Birmingham.As the only annual event dedicated to the entire packaging supply chain, it offers a unique platform for industry professionals to connect, explore cutting-edge solutions, and gain critical insights into the future of packaging.
Citeo envisions reusable food packaging systems for French …
Oct 8, 2024 · From May 2025, Citeo plans to implement a reusable packaging system in large food retailers throughout four regions in Western France; its goal is to unlock reuse for 16 million consumers and bring the system to a national scale. Currently, reuse is mostly utilized by local businesses and/or sold by selective distribution brands in particular product categories.
Nestlé coffee switches to Sonoco’s 95% paper-based can for …
Oct 4, 2024 · Sonoco is targeting full recyclability with a 95% paper-based can for Nestlé’s coffee products, believed to maintain the barrier properties of conventional packs while reducing their weight.. Instead of a traditional metal base, the new can features a fibre-based bottom. This is set to ensure that the can’s entire body is fully recyclable across households throughout Europe; Sonoco claims ...
The Home Depot replaces EPS and PVC and pursues fibre …
Oct 11, 2024 · The Home Depot reports the complete elimination of EPS and PVC from its new private-brand packaging and plans to achieve 100% compostable, recycled, or recyclable fibre packaging by the fiscal year 2027.. The retailer aims to pursue science-based, sustainability-minded packaging solutions in a partnership between its packaging team and its private-brand product suppliers – working to reduce ...