Coca-Cola plans to keep majority stake in African bottling unit, drops plan to refranchise

US-based beverage giant Coca-Cola Company is planning to retain majority stake in its African bottling business Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for foreseeable future, dropping previously announced plan to refranchise the business.

Morrisons to introduce plastic-free fruit and veg areas across 60 stores

Morrisons hope that the introduction of the fruit and veg areas will help to reduce the amount of plastic waste the company uses by three tonnes a week

Sonoco to acquire Corenso Holdings America for $110m

US-based packaging firm Sonoco has agreed to acquire recycled paperboard manufacturer Corenso Holdings America (CHA) in a deal worth approximately $110m in cash.

Royal Mail to roll out the UK’s first ever parcel postboxes

Royal Mail has announced it will install postboxes for parcels in 38 UK towns and cities in an effort to help small and medium-sized businesses and online marketplaces

Label printer Felga Etiketten purchases Gallus ECS 340 printing press

Label printer Felga Etiketten has invested in a Gallus ECS 340 flexo label printing press with six printing units.

ULMA Packaging launches new project to enhance sustainable credentials

In response to the increasing sustainability challenges facing manufacturers in the food industry, ULMA Packaging UK has announced the launch of the #ULMAweCare project.

RPC develops PE bags for chemicals firm Songwon Industrial

RPC bpi nordipac, global chemical company, has developed 20kg polyethylene (PE) bags made with 50% recycled PE for chemical firm Songwon Industrial.

Veolia to supply concentration and evaporation technologies for Smurfit Kappa’s Sangüesa Paper Mill in Spain

Veolia Water Technologies has been awarded a contract by Smurfit Kappa to supply HPD systems at the Sangüesa mill in Northern Spain.

Sterno introduces new sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint

Sterno Products, a portable food warming company, has launched new sustainability initiatives to reduce its overall carbon footprint associated with keeping food hot.