Sonoco completes acquisition of Eviosys

Dec 5, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Dec 16, 2024

Sonoco Products Company has successfully completed its acquisition of Eviosys, a European manufacturer specialising in metal packaging.

KPS Capital Partners first announced back in June that Eviosys (one of its portfolio companies), will be sold to Sonoco for €3.615 billion.

This deal aims to solidify Sonoco's position in the global market, and enhances its service offerings and sustainability initiatives.

The merger of Sonoco and Eviosys creates a formidable entity in the metal packaging landscape, particularly in the production of food and aerosol cans.

With Eviosys joining the Sonoco family, customers can expect an expanded product range and improved service reliability. The integration is designed to strengthen the supply chain, allowing for greater efficiency and responsiveness to market demands.

Tomás López, CEO of Eviosys, will continue to lead the business under the Sonoco brand. “Today marks a new chapter for Eviosys as we join the Sonoco family," he said. "Being part of Sonoco will allow us to extend our innovative packaging solutions and world-class manufacturing quality to a broader market.”

The combined expertise will accelerate the development of packaging solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry.

Howard Coker, president and CEO of Sonoco, added: “We see new and significant opportunities to unlock additional capabilities and end-markets in this larger, scaled business”.

By pooling their resources and expertise, the companies aim to enhance their sustainability initiatives, helping customers meet their own environmental goals.

This collaboration is expected to yield innovative packaging solutions that not only meet market demands but also contribute positively to local communities and the environment.

With a combined revenue of approximately €2.41 billion from Eviosys and $6.8 billion from Sonoco in 2023, the new entity is well-positioned to address the growing demand for sustainable and innovative packaging solutions.

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Leah Smith

8 May 2026

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Ella’s Kitchen launches new children's snack range

Ella’s Kitchen is expanding beyond the baby food aisle with the launch of Ella’s Kitchen Kids, a new product line aimed at children aged 18 months and older.

The launch marks a significant strategic move for the brand as it looks to extend its presence beyond the weaning category and capture growing demand for healthier snack options for toddlers and young children.

Positioned as a “better-for-you” alternative to traditional children’s snacks, the new range combines bold flavours, playful branding and convenient formats with the nutritional standards parents associate with the Ella’s Kitchen brand.

The company said the range was developed in response to changing family eating habits and the lack of minimally processed snack options for older toddlers outside the baby aisle.

Initial products include Ella’s Kitchen Kids Crunchy Stix in Cheese + Onion, Tomato + Basil and Pesto varieties, alongside Ella’s Kitchen Kids Wild Crackers available in Tomato + Oregano, Pea + Basil and Carrot + Rosemary flavours.

Designed for lunchboxes, picnics and snacking occasions, the products are formulated with reduced salt levels and classified as non-HFSS options. According to the company, the Crunchy Stix contain less than 0.04g of salt per pack, while the Crackers contain less than 0.05g per serving.

Emma Wood, Senior Brand Manager at Ella’s Kitchen, said: “Ella’s Kitchen Kids is about recognising that the journey doesn’t stop at baby food. As little ones grow, their tastes, independence and routines all change – but parents still want options they can feel good about.”

The launch also signals Ella’s Kitchen’s wider ambitions within the children’s snacking market, with additional products and categories expected later this year.

Wood added that the company aims to help “raise the standards of the kids’ food category” by balancing taste, convenience and nutrition.