Global packaging companies Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in talks about potential merger
Boards of directors at Smurfit Kappa and packaging producer WestRock Company have agreed to merge the two companies to create Smurfit WestRock.
Regal Foods Group acquires Packaging ‘R’ Us
Regal Food Products Group Plc, the owner of Regal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company, has acquired Packaging ‘R’ Us for an undisclosed sum.
Action on Sugar calls for ban on child-friendly HFSS packaging
Action on Sugar has called for products allegedly high in fat, sugar and salt to change their packaging so that they do not appeal to children.
IGD report suggests actions for more sustainable supermarket packaging
A free IGD report aims to help industry take action and refocus sustainability efforts on packaging solutions that have the greatest positive impact.
Tesco launches collaborative ready meal tray-to-tray initiative
In an industry first, Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging – creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals.
