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Butterfly Equity has completed the acquisition of ePac Flexible Packaging, a producer of digitally printed flexible packaging, from an investor consortium that included Amcor and Indevco North America.

Heinz has unveiled a unique new packaging innovation: the Heinz Dipper, a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment engineered for on-the-go dipping.

Trivest Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in founder- and family-owned businesses, has sold IPMF (operating as NaturPak) to PPC.

SACMI has acquired a majority stake in the French-based Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and expanding its footprint in key European markets.

A new bio-based cup technology designed to address the environmental impact of single-use packaging is set to enter the UK market.

Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring, has introduced a new wood fibre punnet series designed for fresh berries, fruits and vegetables.

Stefan Welker shows how modern quality control can cut waste, boost efficiency, build brand trust, and create real competitive advantage.

Coca-Cola bottler Swire Coca-Cola USA has selected Colorado Springs as the location for its new manufacturing facility, set to create approximately 170 new jobs in the region.

BW Packaging has introduced Hayssen X850, a multi-jaw flow wrapper designed for packaging cheese and other products that require high seal integrity at high speeds.

Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.

Feldmuehle, a German producer of paper for various packaging applications including food and beverages, has announced it is ceasing operations.

The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200ml Slim Leaf carton is constructed with up to 80% paper, achieving a 92% renewable content when combined with plant-based polymers.