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Codè Crai Ovest Tests Reusable Containers To Reduce Waste

Italy's Codè Crai Ovest cooperative has rolled out a pilot project in three Turin stores offering reusable containers for deli and butcher purchases...

Mondi Considering DS Smith Bid To Create €11.7bn UK Paper Giant

Britain's Mondi said it is in the early stages of considering a possible all-share bid for its smaller rival DS Smith, a move which could create a packagin...

Packaging Firm Smurfit Kappa Says Worst Is Over As Volume Growth Returns

The chief executive of packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said that the worst of a year-long dip in demand for the sector appeared over after volumes increased...

Stora Enso To Cut More Jobs As Forestry Market Weakness Persists

Finnish forestry firm Stora Enso said it could lay off about 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at boosting profits and competitiveness...

UK Cardboard Maker DS Smith CEO Roberts To Retire After 13 Years

Miles Roberts, the chief executive of DS Smith, plans to retire after 13 years, the British cardboard maker said, as the company reported a sharp drop in h...

DS Smith To Invest €90m In French Paper Mill

Packaging firm DS Smith has announced an investment of €90 million at its paper mill in Rouen, France.

Elopak Reports 'Strong And Profitable' Growth In Third Quarter

Packaging firm Elopak has reported 4% year-on-year growth in revenue to €283.5 million in the third quarter of its financial year.

Ball Corporation Misses Quarterly Sales Estimates On Slowing Demand

Ball Corporation missed third-quarter sales estimates, hurt by slowing demand for its beverage cans and business disruption at one of its largest customers...