Footprint to go public in merger deal with Gores Holdings VIII

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

16 Dec 21

The combined company will be named Footprint International, which will be listed on NASDAQ, with an enterprise value…

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Suntory unveils plant-based PET bottle prototype

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

06 Dec 21

The new prototype has been designed for its Orangina brand in Europe, as well as Suntory Tennensui bottled…

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Jones Healthcare updates packaging for medication adherence products

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

02 Dec 21

The new adherence products leverage Bio-PET, a medically approved bioplastic made of renewable resources, from plastic packaging provider…

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Danimer Scientific breaks ground on new biodegradable plastic facility in US

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

30 Nov 21

The company will construct a new 2,000,000ft² facility for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate, a biodegradable plastic

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Cruz Foam secures $2.5m seed funding to boost compostable packaging

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

24 Nov 21

Led by At One Ventures, the funding round also saw participation from Sony Innovation Fund, Regeneration.VC, and other…

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New study supports barrier technology, providing a new alternative to single use plastic

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

22 Nov 21

DS Smith has been working with Aquapak to find a solution together to the issue of non-recyclable paper…

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ABB, Zume collaborate on production of plant-based packaging

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

18 Nov 21

Zume will use robotic cells from ABB to support the production of sustainable packaging on a global scale…

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Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA Collaborate to Support Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastic Products

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

10 Nov 21

Strategic collaboration to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid…

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Sway secures $2.5m funding to develop compostable plastic replacements

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

08 Nov 21

The seaweed packaging company will use the funding to support the development of scalable and sustainable replacements for…

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GHO Capital invests in pharma packaging solutions provider Sanner

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

27 Oct 21

Sanner supplies packaging solutions and components for customers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, nutraceutical and medtech industries

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