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Business news from packaging manufacturers, designers, brands and suppliersPackaging millionaires slip back in Rich List
Packaging’s handful of millionaires on the Sunday Times Rich List have slipped down the rankings this year despite the size of their fortunes changing little Read More »
Client newswrap: Unilever boosted by results and pound shops owners on list
Welcome to this week’s Client Newswrap, bringing you the latest from the world of retailers and brands Read More »
Waste sector first in line for Green Investment Bank boost
Waste will be the first sector to benefit from Green Investment Bank (GIB) funding, Business Secretary Vince Cable confirmed today (25 April) Read More »
DS Smith: SCA deal on track
DS Smith said it was on track with its planned acquisition of Europe's second biggest packaging business, SCA Packaging. Read More »
Huhtamaki Q1 results boosted by North America segment
Finnish plastic and food service packaging group Huhtamaki has posted strong results for the first quarter of the year, helped by a strong performance from its North America segment Read More »
Albéa looks to lead role in Asia with China acquisition
Albéa, the former Alcan beauty packaging business, is looking to become a key supplier to the Asian market after buying three production facilities in China Read More »
Client newswrap: Nestlé set to buy Pfizer arm and Weetabix sale mooted
Welcome to this week’s Client Newswrap, bringing you the latest from the world of retailers and brands Read More »
Sonoco Q1 profits down despite revenue gain
US packaging giant Sonoco has reported a drop in first-quarter profit, despite posting an 8.5% gain in revenue Read More »
M&S stock problem hinders UK sales
Marks & Spencer has reported an unexpected fall in sales in the final quarter following a slide in clothing sales Read More »
US-based label firm buys Turpins Packaging Group
US-based Accraply has expanded its line of shrink sleeve labeling equipment with the acquisition of Turpins Packaging Group Read More »
Client newswrap: Dire financial warnings for firms and Tesco reviews ad spend
Welcome to this week’s Client Newswrap, bringing you the latest from the world of retailers and brands Read More »
Consolidation on the menu for European plastic packaging
Consolidation in the plastic packaging industry is set to accelerate, according to new research Read More »
Sonoco UK acquires Lancashire-based tube maker
Sonoco UK has announced that it has acquired Lancashire –based tube manufacturer ABPS. Read More »
TRM celebrates 10th anniversary with completion of £17m investment
Independent corrugated group TRM has completed a long-term £17m investment programme with the installation of a new casemaker to boost its retail-ready packaging capacity Read More »









