Ardagh Glass Packaging–North America (AGP–North America), part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a 275ml glass beverage bottle developed in collaboration with Fitz’s Bottling Company. The bottle is now being used for Fitz’s Tonic Water, Tonic Water Zero and Club Soda, with nationwide availability expected from May through the company’s online platform. …
UPM and Felix Schoeller develop fibre based barrier solution for flexible food packaging
UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller have jointly developed a fibre-based barrier solution designed for flexible food packaging applications, including chocolate and snack bars. The development addresses increasing demand for recyclable packaging and aligns with anticipated requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The solution is based …
International Paper to acquire North Pacific Paper Company for $360 million
International Paper has entered into an agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, for $360 million. NORPAC operates a paper manufacturing facility in Longview, Washington, employing approximately 500 people. The site runs three paper machines and produces about one million tons of …
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Husky and SEM Biotech collaborate on blood collection tube manufacturing in Türkiye
Husky Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik, through its medical division SEM Biotech, to support the production of blood collection tubes in Türkiye. The partnership marks SEM’s expansion into the medical manufacturing sector, building on its established plastics and packaging operations. As part of the agreement, SEM …
Siegwerk introduces acrylic free ink for paper and board applications
Siegwerk has introduced UniLEAF, a new acrylic-free ink formulation for water-based flexo printing on paper and board, marking a shift in ink design within packaging applications. The development replaces conventional acrylic resins with polymers derived from regenerative, bio-based raw materials. According to the company, the formulation builds on its existing …
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Sidel launches lightweight returnable PET bottle for still water
Sidel has introduced a returnable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed specifically for still water applications, marking a shift in how reusable packaging is developed for this segment. According to the company, the new Returnable PET – Still Water bottle responds to increasing regulatory pressure and consumer expectations around reuse, particularly …
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Brookfield acquires Fosber Group in $900 million deal
Brookfield Asset Management has acquired Fosber Group in a transaction valued at approximately $900 million, completing a carve-out from Guangdong Dongfang Precision. Fosber designs and manufactures corrugator lines and related systems used in the production of corrugated board. Its operations span Italy, the United States and China, supplying equipment …
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Emami moves to full acquisition of Axiom Ayurveda, enters beverage segment
Emami Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining ~73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda Pvt Ltd, marking its formal entry into the beverage segment and strengthening its position in health and wellness categories. The transaction, valued at up to ~USD 24.1 million, follows an initial tranche in which …
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BinDawood Holding to acquire majority stake in Vaza Food to expand fresh and specialty food portfolio
Saudi Arabia’s BinDawood Holding has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Vaza Food Company for approximately SAR 217.5 million ($58 million), marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in fresh and specialty food segments. The transaction, executed through Future Retail for Information Technology Co., …
Solico strengthens GCC food processing and packaging with SoFood facility
Solico Group has strengthened its regional manufacturing footprint with the launch of its AED 130 million SoFood facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), Dubai—an investment that underscores the growing importance of integrated processing-packaging in export-oriented food production. The facility, designed with an initial production capacity of up to 40 tons …
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