TC Transcontinental Packaging to shut down Tomah plant

Yilpar expands flexible packaging capabilities with BOBST presses; LyondellBasell to establish recycling plant in Germany; and Beontag releases sustainability results of linerless labels

View in browser View in browser  |  Forward to a friend  | Signup In Brief November 21, 2023 | Up-to-date international news and features on the packaging industry Spotlight TC Transcontinental Packaging to shut down Tomah plant The closure will impact the 89 employees currently working at the site. Latest news Yilpar expands flexible packaging capabilities with BOBST presses The presses are hoped to position Yilpar in the top three flexible packaging companies in Turkey within the next five years. LyondellBasell to establish recycling plant in Germany Once operational, the factory is set to recycle up to 50,000t of plastic waste annually. Beontag releases sustainability results of linerless labels Beontag's Linerless VIP label achieves a reported 35% reduction in carbon footprint throughout the label's entire life cycle. Pregis earns ISCC PLUS certification for two US facilities By achieving ISCC PLUS certifications at multiple facilities, Pregis continues to enhance its commitment to the advancement of sustainable material technologies. I M Holdings receives funding for recycling facility expansion The coninvestment was made as part of Australia's Recycling Modernisation Fund. Neste and Mitsui Chemicals to provide biobased packaging for CO-OP The packaging is set to be the first product to to be made with a mass balance approach and be certified by the Japanese Eco Mark. Labatt invests $10.5m to add new packaging system at brewery Any remaining packaging with plastic rings will be available to purchase while the transition takes place. Read more news In-depth read Global food packaging industry witnessing an uptick in demand for personalized packaging In 2022, flexible packaging was the most used pack material, followed by rigid plastics. Dairy & soy food was the leading sector, while prepared meals sector is forecast to register the fastest growth during 2022–27, per GlobalData. The demand for eco-friendly packaging is on the rise, stimulated by consumers' increasing focus on sustainability. Personalized packaging is becoming popular as consumers appreciate products tailored to their needs or preferences. In the food packaging industry, personalization can be done to amplify brand appeal in form of personalized bags, stickers, or boxes. Free digital magazine: latest issue Issue 70 | October 2023 In this issue: Cutting-edge machinery redefines packaging - Shrink sleeves reshape European packaging - Latest tech for packaging integrity - Form, Fill, Seal: brand, safety, sustainability - Clear PET's rise vs. coloured plastic's fall. Click here to view the magazine. GlobalData network Verdict Foodservice   |   Just Drinks   |   Just Food  |   Just Style Thank you for reading. Please send any news or comments to: consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk Contact us LinkedIn | Twitter Editorial consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk Advertise with us Click here About Packaging Gateway packaging-gateway.com is one of a network of 30+ proprietary B2B websites, with an unrivalled global audience of active decision makers, influencers, and opinion leaders across the world with a combined readership of 55 million industry professionals each year.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage Preferences London