13 Apr 2022
Sustainable packaging takes centre stage at Westfalia Fruit’ in France
Westfalia Fruit’s business in France, has launched a new range of environmentally and consumer friendly packaging for avocados that dramatically reduces and replaces the use of plastic, eliminating altogether the use of black plastic which is difficult to recycle, whilst successfully maintaining fruit quality. These industry leading initiatives, were stringently researched and developed in advance of a new law banning plastic packaging on most fruit and vegetables, which came into effect in France from New Year’s Day 2022. Cucumbers, lemons and oranges are among the 30 varieties banned from being wrapped in plastic according to the new law.
13 Apr 2022
Mondi acquires production assets of Lafarge Cement Egypt to strengthen its position in the region
Mondi Paper Bags, part of Mondi Group, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, has acquired the paper bag converting lines from National Bag and Egypt Sack, two subsidiaries of Lafarge Cement Egypt, a major cement producer in the country. The acquired production lines will increase Mondi’s capacity by around 150-180 million bags annually and strengthen Mondi's position in the Egyptian paper bag market.
13 Apr 2022
Clariant increases prices across its Catalysts business portfolio
Effective immediately, or as contracts permit, Clariant will implement price increases across its Catalysts portfolio.
12 Apr 2022
LyondellBasell details path to 2030 in 2021 sustainability report
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced the publication of its 2021 sustainability report: "Future Focused." The report details the company's ambitions to help end plastic waste in the environment, address climate change and support a thriving society.
12 Apr 2022
Be a Beauty Wizard! Rediscover the powers of nature with Clariant Natural Ingredients
Beauty Wizard rituals from Clariant Active Ingredients. Highly-effective nature-based cosmetic ingredients and traditional activities combine in two new propositions to encourage slow wellbeing habits amid skyrocketing stress levels.
11 Apr 2022
Mondi and Thimonnier team up to make recyclable packaging for liquid soap refills
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has joined forces with French machine supplier Thimonnier to develop a recyclable packaging that reduces plastic waste.
7 Apr 2022
Airnov to exhibit sustainable solutions at upcoming Pharmapack trade show in Paris
Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, will be showcasing a series of new sustainable solutions at the upcoming Pharmapack trade show in Paris.
7 Apr 2022
Archroma partners with university of North Carolina Greensboro on color expert education
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced the launch of a collaboration with the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and its Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) department, aiming to further the education of its students in the area of color management expertise.
