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Walter Surface

TricorBraun wins NACD Best of Show, Best Custom and Best Stock Packaging Awards

In addition to top three awards, packaging leader wins more Gold Awards than any other distributor


NEOS Styrolution sends 650 face shields to frontline workers in hard-hit areas across the U.S.

Company also donates $10,000 to local food banks for COVID-19 relief efforts.


Coronavirus doubles demand of flexible packaging, blowmolding, and beverages machinery

Used machines are helping plastic and liquid processors serve the society. Never in our history has the whole world had to react at the same time against a common threat.


ParcelPal announces the expansion of the company into the Ontario market starting with Toronto

The company is going live in Toronto in two weeks with its courier services, and its on demand marketplace to shortly follow.


World Environment Day 2020: ALPLA supporting three organisations

ALPLA employees doing their bit for environmental protection.


Berry Global announces innovative advanced recycling technology project with Mondelēz International

The package contains plastic material recovered using advanced recycling technology from Berry’s partnership with SABIC, announced earlier this year.


MeatEx Canada rescheduled for next February

Canada’s Leading International Meat Industry TradeFair, MeatEx Canada, will now take place from 4 – 6 February 2021 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.


Finalists for 27th Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards announced

2019 new product trends reflect Canadians’ increased interest in plant-based food products and food innovations that bring restaurant quality home.


Food loss and waste: Answering the packaging question

A new research report from the National Zero Waste Council reveals the relationships between food waste, packaging and GHG emissions.


Maple Syrup — A new record-breaking harvest despite the pandemic

The Québec Maple Syrup Producers, in partnership with the Maple Industry Council, have announced a new record for maple syrup production.


Carlsberg announces “Buy a Carlsberg and support The Good Food Access” initiative

For the entire month of June, the brewer will donate $0.20 for every bottle and can of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Lite sold in Canada.


The Canadian Shield launches consumer sales portal for its reusable PPE face shields

For every shield purchased, The Canadian Shield will match with a donation to healthcare facilities in need.


Hartmann North America donates $10,000 to COVID-19 food-bank relief funds

Hartmann North America is united in the fight against hunger and feeding North America.


Klöckner Pentaplast breaks ground in North America to support growing pharmaceutical market

The multi-million dollar investment will increase the facility’s capacity by 6,000 metric tonnes, and will add innovative coating capabilities.


SGS opens new labs in France, India and USA — expanding global network of ISTA labs offering 6-Amazon certification testing

The network offers the full suite of ISTA test procedures – including ISTA 6-Amazon, the new Amazon packaging certification standard.


ALPLA to buy plant in Spain

Acquisition will strengthen portfolio in the cosmetics, personal and household care market segments.


Samova choses NatureFlex for its compostable tea sachet envelopes

German tea company, samova, has chosen Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ films for its tea sachet envelopes.


Open letter to Premier Doug Ford

Authors are seeking some assurances regarding both this commission and the immediate measures needed that cannot wait for a commission.
 
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Hersheys

Pigeon designs HERSHEY’S biggest launch of the year in time for summer: A lineup of candy bars inspired by top ice cream flavours

HERSHEY’S trusted Pigeon with the design of its freshest new launch. » Read more
Handling Surges

The Key to Handling Surges in e-Commerce Packaging Demand: During COVID-19 and Beyond

E-commerce was already a booming market before COVID-19, hitting sales of over 3.5 trillion US dollars in 2019 and projected to reach 6.5 trillion US dollars by 2022. » Read more
Elena Langlois

Looking at Packaging with a Grain of Salt

There’s no doubt that this global pandemic has changed the way consumers purchase things, likely for good. » Read more
IFCO

IFCO Introduces New RPC Mini Series for Efficient Transport of Convenience Food and Fresh, Prepacked Snacks

New RPC enables retailers, growers and suppliers to meet current market needs efficiently and sustainably » Read more
TerraCycle

Better Natured and TerraCycle Partner to Launch National Recycling Program

Consumers can now recycle Better Natured™ hair care product packaging through TerraCycle® nationwide » Read more
Mettler-Toledo

Mettler-Toledo’s New Washdown Checkweighing Series Minimizes Bacterial Contamination Risks in Food Manufacturing

The new washdown resistant checkweighers withstand the most rigorous cleaning procedures in food production. » Read more
Absolut

Absolut Continues To Fly The Flag For LGBTQ+ Community With New Absolut Rainbow Edition Bottle

Since 1981, Absolut has supported the LGBTQ+ community as part of the belief that a colourful, diverse and equal world is something to strive and work for. » Read more
 
Events 
 
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