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17.05.2023

Major Online Auction of Fruit Processing Equipment, Food Processing and Packaging Equipment

On behalf of Sarah O’Toole, Kevin Coates & Jon Roden of Grant Thornton LLP, the Joint Administrators of Orchard House Foods Ltd, European Valuations present a major auction of late model and high spec fruit and food processing machinery. Orchard House Foods Ltd was one of the UK’s largest suppliers of prepared fruit, fresh fruit drinks …

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08.05.2023

Tetra Pak recognised as a European Climate Leader 2023 by the Financial Times

Tetra Pak^® has been named as a European Climate Leader 2023 by the Financial Times, in recognition of the company’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and its robust commitments to climate action.

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26.04.2023

Elopak publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Elopak, a leading global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, published its 2022 Sustainability Report. Successes outlined in the report include a 20 % reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2020, marking significant progress towards the company’s target of a 42 % reduction by 2030.

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20.04.2023

Ardagh Metal Packaging invests in NOMOQ

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) announced the acquisition of a majority share in innovative digital can printers NOMOQ, in a move that extends AMP’s industry-leading support of newcomers to the beverage market.

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13.04.2023

SIG announces opening of second bag-in-box and spouted pouch manufacturing plant in Palghar, India

SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, announces the opening of a second production plant in Palghar, India. The plant will specialize in production of SIG’s bag-in-box and spouted pouch packaging, previously marketed under Scholle IPN and Bossar.

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04.04.2023

Mondi scoops RISI PPI Product Innovation Award with paper-based Hug&Hold solution

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has won the coveted PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Hug&Hold packaging solution. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards are the only global awards …

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02.03.2023

SIG to construct aseptic carton plant in India

SIG will construct its first aseptic carton plant in India, the world’s largest milk market, and one of the largest juice producing countries globally. The plant will be in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat.

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15.02.2023

SIG leads the industry with 100% ASI-certified aluminium sourcing for aseptic carton packs

SIG announced another industry first for responsible sourcing by purchasing 100 % of the aluminium for SIG aseptic carton packs with certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) standards globally from January 2023.

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09.02.2023

Sidel acquires Makro Labelling to expand offering in labelling machines

The Sidel Group expands its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies and broadens its reach in key market segments. This will ignite a further phase of international development for Makro Labelling Srl, an innovator and leader in the field.

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12.01.2023

Maspex first to introduce domeTwist closure with tethered cap

Maspex Wadowice Group, one of the largest food manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe, continues its close partnership with SIG as it becomes the first to offer SIG’s domeTwist closure with tethered cap …

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22.12.2022

Plastipak’s major recycling investment in Spain officially opens

Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacture and recycling of plastic containers has announced the formal opening of a major recycling investment at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain by Don Emiliano García-Page, President of the Castilla-La Mancha Region.

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28.11.2022

Krones continues profitable growth under difficult conditions

After record order intake in the first half of 2022, the strong demand for Krones products and services continued unabated in the third quarter. Order intake between July and September 2022, at EUR 1,493.3 million, exceeded the already good prior-year figure of EUR 1,148.3 million by 30.0 %.

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16.11.2022

TotalEnergies Corbion stimulates recycling of PLA

TotalEnergies Corbion is stepping up its efforts in closing the recycling loop for PLA. To stimulate collecting, sorting, and cleaning of PLA waste and to facilitate a marketplace for PLA recycle streams, TotalEnergies Corbion is actively buying reprocessed PLA waste.

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10.11.2022

Sidel opens new hub to develop design for recycling primary packaging

Sidel has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling. At its unique small-scale PET recycling pilot line in Octeville, France, Sidel will develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market …

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04.11.2022

Sidel launches its 1SKIN™ bottle, the future of sustainable packaging for sensitive drinks

Sidel has created 1SKIN™, a unique label-less recycled PET bottle. Combining distinctive shelf-appeal with the highest eco credentials, it has been designed to help Sidel’s customers achieve their sustainability goals and drive sales of high-end products.

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27.10.2022

Target 90 %: Unprecedented European coalition calls for EU ambitious proposal for circular beverage packaging

A broad coalition representing European beverage producers, material and technology suppliers, recyclers, NGOs and public entities have called for ambitious action to enable full circularity of beverage packaging …

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14.10.2022

Riedel chooses SIG’s unique on-the-go packaging innovation combismile for iconic juice brands

Dutch company Riedel, a leading producer of NCSD products, is the first in the Netherlands to offer its famous juices in SIG’s innovative on-the-go combismile carton pack.

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06.10.2022

Ball Corporation completes sale of Russian beverage packaging business to Arnest Group for USD 530 Million

Following the March, 2022 decision to divest from the Russian market, Ball Corporation announced that it has completed the sale of its beverage packaging business in Russia to Arnest Group for USD 530 million.

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22.09.2022

Graphic Packaging International launches their latest beverage multipack machinery innovation: ClipCombo^™

Fiber-based consumer packaging leader, Graphic Packaging International, has launched ClipCombo^™, a highly innovative beverage multipack machinery system.

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09.09.2022

Magnetic filling valves from GEA increase product flexibility of fillers

Just in time for Drinktec, GEA is expanding its portfolio of filling valves with new options that allow manufacturers to fill an even wider range of beverages with one valve technology. The new generation of magnetic valves can be used for all…

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08.09.2022

OUR PATH INTO YOUR FUTURE: KHS at drinktec

Experience the future of the beverage industry close up with KHS: at drinktec from September 12 to 16 the engineering company will be presenting its latest machine and packaging systems. The focus will be on the filler/seamer block SmartCan by KHS/Ferrum that provides clear benefits regarding hygiene, flexibility and simple operation.

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26.08.2022

Elopak’s second quarter (Q2) 2022: Strong revenue growth and profitability – actively mitigating challenging market conditions

Elopak reported revenue growth of 7 % in Q2 supported by price increases and successful onboarding of Naturepak.

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04.08.2022

Sidel: East Africa opening

Sidel has expanded its presence in Africa with the opening of a new office in Nairobi, Kenya. The move increases its support for its customers in East Africa, a key market for Sidel and one of the continent’s fastest-growing regions.

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28.07.2022

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak study a possible solution for beverage carton recycling in Benelux to advance circular paper-based packaging solutions

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak are jointly examining a shared beverage carton recycling solution to meet the growing recycling need in Benelux, …

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13.07.2022

Record price levels for flexible materials as trend continues into 2022

The cost of plastics, aluminium, paper and liquids materials used in flexible packaging reached new, record levels in the first quarter of 2022, maintaining the strong upward surge in prices seen throughout 2021, …

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23.06.2022

Elopak rolls out Pure-Pak^® eSense: The more environmentally friendly aseptic carton

Elopak announced the market roll out of the Pure-Pak^® eSense carton: a more environmentally friendly aseptic carton made without an aluminium layer.

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12.05.2022

Tetra Pak partners with leading beverage brands to launch the world’s first tethered caps on carton packages

Joining forces with leading beverage producers, Tetra Pak is launching tethered caps on carton packages.

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12.05.2022

Netherlands: Lipton Ice Tea switches to SIG carton packs with SIGNATURE FULL BARRIER packaging material

In the Netherlands, Lipton Ice Tea, a leading global ice tea brand, has made the decision to switch to SIG aseptic carton packs with SIGNATURE FULL BARRIER packaging material, …

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28.04.2022

Elopak’s Pure-TwistFlip™ to hit the shelves

Announced in 2021, the tethered cap is one of the latest innovations launched by Elopak. The Pure-TwistFlip has been designed so that the closure remains attached to the carton throughout its entire lifecycle, thereby reducing the risk of it being littered. It complies with the EU’s Single-Use Plastic Directive, which was introduced as part of efforts to reduce the impact of certain plastic products in the environment and tackle marine littering.

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31.03.2022

Elopak boosts MENA offering, completes Naturepak Beverage acquisition

Elopak ASA has completed its acquisition of Naturepak Beverage from Naturepak Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf Industrial Group, and Evergreen Packaging International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

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31.03.2022

Combination of high levels of raw material and energy prices and availability concern the European Flexible Packaging industry

Energy and raw material prices were already on very high level but surged even further after the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

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17.03.2022

International research identifies challenges to widespread adoption of sustainable packaging

International research into sustainable packaging carried out by global packaging, product, and material test and inspection company Industrial Physics has found that almost half of the 255 global packaging professionals (49 %) surveyed said meeting testing standards was one the biggest challenges they faced in wider adoption of sustainable packaging materials.

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15.03.2022

Huhtamaki signs a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement in the United States, covering 30 % of its electricity usage in North America

Huhtamaki, a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has signed a 12-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.

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17.02.2022

Britvic: GBP 1 million packaging innovation partnership with deep tech company Xampla

Leading branded soft drinks business, Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla in a GBP 1 million packaging innovation partnership.

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17.02.2022

Quintus Technologies launches HPP Application Center

Following its recent re-entry into the high pressure processing (HPP) market, Quintus Technologies is opening a state-of- the-art Application Center in Columbus, OH (U.S.). Under the leadership of Ngoc Phan, globally recognized as one of the world’s most experienced HPP application experts, the Center will assist food and beverage processors …

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10.02.2022

Innovative start-ups get ready to launch with SIGCUBATOR

With start-up companies already benefitting from SIG’s SIGCUBATOR accelerator program, SIG is once again offering new food and beverage innovators an amazing no-strings opportunity to get their exciting new product idea to market.

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08.02.2022

SIG to acquire Scholle IPN to broaden leadership in sustainable packaging systems and solutions

SIG has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 % of Scholle IPN, a privately held company, for an enterprise value of EUR 1.36 billion and an equity value of EUR 1.05 billion. The transaction will be funded through 33.75 million SIG shares issued …

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03.02.2022

Tetra Pak and Elvir join forces in a world first: carton packages using certified recycled polymers

Tetra Pak, in partnership with Elvir, a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage & Dairy – a world leading milk processor – has become the first carton packaging player in the food and beverage industry to launch a cap using certified recycled polymers.

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09.12.2021

New at VOG Products: Practical “bag-in-box”

Innovation and development are top priorities at VOG Products. To satisfy customer wishes even more completely, the fruit processing company headquartered in Laives (South Tyrol) now has an aseptic filling plant for small containers.

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09.12.2021

Suntory introduces 100 % plant-based PET bottle prototypes

Suntory Group announced that, as a crucial step toward its aim to use 100 % sustainable PET bottles globally by 2030 and eliminate all petroleum-based virgin plastic from its global PET supply, the company has successfully created a prototype PET bottle made from 100 % plant-based materials.

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24.11.2021

Ardagh Metal Packaging to invest USD200m in Northern Ireland

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) announced that it plans to build a new state-of-the-art USD200 million beverage can plant in Northern Ireland. The plant will be located near Belfast and will service the growing needs of AMP’s beverage customers in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

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04.11.2021

Coca-Cola collaborates with tech partners to create bottle prototype made from 100 % plant-based sources

The Coca‑Cola Company’s sustainable packaging journey crosses a major milestone this week with the unveiling of its first-ever beverage bottle made from 100 % plant-based plastic, excluding the cap and label, that has been made using technologies that are ready for commercial scale.

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25.10.2021

Hiperbaric wins PMMI Technology Excellence Award for HPP In-Bulk technology

Hiperbaric Bulk technology is a global innovation for high volume juice processing. Based on a revolutionary concept, in which beverages are processed in-bulk prior to bottling, the process obtains a 90 % filling volume, nearly double that of in-pack HPP technology.

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14.10.2021

Elopak grows presence in MENA region with Naturepak Beverage acquisition

Elopak is reinforcing its presence in growth markets and investing in profitable growth with the acquisition of Naturepak Beverage Packaging Co Ltd, the leading gable top fresh liquid carton and packaging systems supplier in the MENA region.

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05.10.2021

A bustling celebration for the packaging industry

“Those who weren’t able to attend definitely missed out.” That was the unanimous view of the exhibitors as FACHPACK drew to a close on 30 September 2021. For three days, the trade fair for packaging, technology and processes was brimming with innovation and inspiration for the packaging sector.

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30.09.2021

Sunrype announces launch of recycable paper straws

Sun-Rype Products, a division of A. Lassonde Inc., a Canadian fruit-based food and beverage manufacturer, announced that they have replaced plastic straws with recyclable, bendable paper straws on all SunRype 200ml single-serve beverage boxes in Canada. This includes all of SunRype’s 200 ml 100 per cent juice, and 200 ml 60 per cent less sugar juice products.

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09.09.2021

Sidel adjusts equipment prices due to rising raw material costs

The global pandemic has affected the packaging solution industry by leading to a significant price increase and shortage of raw materials and components used in packaging equipment.

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08.09.2021

Eviosys launches as a new company to deliver smart, sustainable packaging solutions

Eviosys, a leader in the metal packaging industry with innovation and sustainability at its core, launches today as a newly formed, independent company. The business is Europe’s largest manufacturer of steel and aluminium food packaging with hundreds of global and regional food and consumer products customers.

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06.08.2021

Ball intends to build new aluminum beverage packaging plants in UK & Russia, supporting the long term growth of our strategic partners.

Ball Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of infinitely recyclable aluminium beverage packaging, is planning to significantly increase its manufacturing capacity, with new cutting-edge facilities in the UK and Russia.

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05.08.2021

Beverage industry needs priority access to its recycled plastic material to close the bottle loop and accelerate the transition to a more circular economy

The non-alcoholic beverage industry, represented by the European Fruit Juice Association (AIJN), Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, calls on the European Commission …

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Filling & Packaging

Major Online Auction of Fruit Processing Equipment, Food Processing and Packaging Equipment

Tetra Pak recognised as a European Climate Leader 2023 by the Financial Times

Elopak publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Ardagh Metal Packaging invests in NOMOQ

SIG announces opening of second bag-in-box and spouted pouch manufacturing plant in Palghar, India

Mondi scoops RISI PPI Product Innovation Award with paper-based Hug&Hold solution

SIG to construct aseptic carton plant in India

SIG leads the industry with 100% ASI-certified aluminium sourcing for aseptic carton packs

Sidel acquires Makro Labelling to expand offering in labelling machines

Maspex first to introduce domeTwist closure with tethered cap

Plastipak’s major recycling investment in Spain officially opens

Krones continues profitable growth under difficult conditions

TotalEnergies Corbion stimulates recycling of PLA

Sidel opens new hub to develop design for recycling primary packaging

Sidel launches its 1SKIN™ bottle, the future of sustainable packaging for sensitive drinks

Target 90 %: Unprecedented European coalition calls for EU ambitious proposal for circular beverage packaging

Riedel chooses SIG’s unique on-the-go packaging innovation combismile for iconic juice brands

Ball Corporation completes sale of Russian beverage packaging business to Arnest Group for USD 530 Million

Graphic Packaging International launches their latest beverage multipack machinery innovation: ClipCombo™

Magnetic filling valves from GEA increase product flexibility of fillers

OUR PATH INTO YOUR FUTURE: KHS at drinktec

Elopak’s second quarter (Q2) 2022: Strong revenue growth and profitability – actively mitigating challenging market conditions

Sidel: East Africa opening

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak study a possible solution for beverage carton recycling in Benelux to advance circular paper-based packaging solutions

Record price levels for flexible materials as trend continues into 2022

Elopak rolls out Pure-Pak® eSense: The more environmentally friendly aseptic carton

Tetra Pak partners with leading beverage brands to launch the world’s first tethered caps on carton packages

Netherlands: Lipton Ice Tea switches to SIG carton packs with SIGNATURE FULL BARRIER packaging material

Elopak’s Pure-TwistFlip™ to hit the shelves

Elopak boosts MENA offering, completes Naturepak Beverage acquisition

Combination of high levels of raw material and energy prices and availability concern the European Flexible Packaging industry

International research identifies challenges to widespread adoption of sustainable packaging

Huhtamaki signs a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement in the United States, covering 30 % of its electricity usage in North America

Britvic: GBP 1 million packaging innovation partnership with deep tech company Xampla

Quintus Technologies launches HPP Application Center

Innovative start-ups get ready to launch with SIGCUBATOR

SIG to acquire Scholle IPN to broaden leadership in sustainable packaging systems and solutions

Tetra Pak and Elvir join forces in a world first: carton packages using certified recycled polymers

New at VOG Products: Practical “bag-in-box”

Suntory introduces 100 % plant-based PET bottle prototypes

Ardagh Metal Packaging to invest USD200m in Northern Ireland

Coca-Cola collaborates with tech partners to create bottle prototype made from 100 % plant-based sources

Hiperbaric wins PMMI Technology Excellence Award for HPP In-Bulk technology

Elopak grows presence in MENA region with Naturepak Beverage acquisition

A bustling celebration for the packaging industry

Sunrype announces launch of recycable paper straws

Sidel adjusts equipment prices due to rising raw material costs

Eviosys launches as a new company to deliver smart, sustainable packaging solutions

Ball intends to build new aluminum beverage packaging plants in UK & Russia, supporting the long term growth of our strategic partners.

Beverage industry needs priority access to its recycled plastic material to close the bottle loop and accelerate the transition to a more circular economy

Graphic Packaging International launches their latest beverage multipack machinery innovation: ClipCombo^™

Elopak rolls out Pure-Pak^® eSense: The more environmentally friendly aseptic carton