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Stora Enso Expects High Costs, Market Uncertainty To Continue In 2024

Stora Enso expects pressure from high wood costs and market uncertainties to continue throughout 2024, the Finnish forestry firm said.

DS Smith Invests Over €50m In Portuguese Facilities

Packaging firm DS Smith has announced an investment of more than €50 million in its packaging facilities in Portugal over the past three years.

DS Smith Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Close To A Fifth

Packaging firm DS Smith has announced it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by close to a fifth (19%) compared to a 2019/20 base year.

Smurfit Westrock Makes Debut On New York, London Stock Exchanges

Smurfit Westrock, formed out of the merger of packaging giants Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, has announced a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange a...

Pingo Doce Unveils Eco-Friendly, Reusable Bread Bags

Portuguese supermarket chain Pingo Doce has introduced reusable bread bags made entirely from cotton and manufactured in Portugal.

Packaging Firm ALPLA Group Acquires Heinlein Plastik-Technik

ALPLA Group has announced the acquisition of Heinlein Plastik-Technik GmbH, a German manufacturer of closure systems, dosing systems and application aids.

Barilla Invests €300m In Sustainability And Innovation

Italian pasta and sauce brand Barilla invested nearly €230 million in product and process innovation throughout 2023, according to its sustainability...

Transitioning Away From Plastic Important To Drive Profitability, Competitiveness

Transitioning away from the use of plastic will help businesses maintain profitability and competitiveness into the future, while also mitigating financial...