UK – Smurfit Kappa, one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world, has registered with the Vegan Society scheme, becoming the first vegan-certified packaging company. According to Smurfit Kappa, the certification was made possible thanks to the packaging company’s Markham Vale site in the United Kingdom. Its vegan certified packaging products are produced using corrugated solutions, which are…
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Nampak more than doubles headline earnings per share on improved performance across all segments
SOUTH AFRICA – Africa’s leading diversified packaging manufacturer, Nampak, has reported a 24% rise in revenue to R8.1 billion (US$520m) in the six months ended March 2022. The growth was driven by healthy demand in key markets coupled with higher selling prices caused by elevated commodity and raw material prices. According to the group CEO, Erik Smuts, “Nampak had a…
Read MoreCoca-Cola develops new bottles with attached caps to foster sustainability
UK – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in partnership with Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier to recycle the entire package and ensuring no cap gets left behind. With the new design, Coca-Cola is confident that the whole plastic bottle and attached cap can be recycled together reducing the potential for…
Read MoreParle Agro urges Indian Government to lift the implementation of plastic straw ban for 8 months
INDIA – Parle Agro, one of the largest Indian beverage companies, has requested the government of India to extend the deadline for the implementation of the ban on the plastic straw which is set to be effective from July. India produces and sells a total of 6 billion packs of juice boxes with plastic straws attached each year while dairy…
Read MoreCoca-Cola Hong Kong launches newly designed glass bottles as part of sustainability agenda
CHINA – Multinational soft beverage manufacturer, the Coca-Cola Company, and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong have relaunched iconic glass bottles for eight beverages to achieve its mission of a “World Without Waste”. The eight flavors that will kick off this sustainability move are classic Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Schweppes Cream Soda, Soda Water, Kochakaden, Craftea Lemon…
Read MoreIrish packaging company Smurfit Kappa develops recyclable water-resistant paper
IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced a sustainable water-resistant paper as part of its new TechniPaper portfolio. AquaStop is part of Smurfit Kappa’s new TechniPaper portfolio, which consists of an array of high-performance papers designed to handle even the most complex supply chains. As it is designed to withstand exposure to water without being damaged, it…
Read MoreYounger consumers drive demand for sustainable packaging, express willingness to pay more
USA – Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging has remained robust and is expected to remain so in the coming years thanks to an ever-expanding interest from younger consumers, a new report by Trivium Packaging has revealed. The 2022 Global Buying Green Report by Trivium revealed that 86% of those 45 and under had a preference for sustainable packaging…
Read MoreElopak boosts packaging manufacturing capacity with acquisition of MENA region’s Naturepak
MOROCCO – Global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, Elopak, has acquired Naturepak, the leading gable top fresh liquid carton and packaging systems supplier in the MENA region. The move has earned the Norwegian packaging manufacturer additional production facilities in Morocco and Saudi Arabia, expanding its extensive global network, which already encompasses customers across 70 countries. It has…
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