May 2024

Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 57% of the shares of Aluflexpack, a prominent packaging producer. Concurrently, Constantia Flexibles will initiate an all-cash public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares of Aluflexpack. This offer, subject to specific terms and conditions including regulatory approval, is detailed in the pre-announcement available at afp-tender-offer.com.

National diplomats have endorsed a new European law on packaging waste, including provisions that would hold overseas producers to EU environmental standards on plastic recycling at the risk of losing market access.

European Commission trade officials had taken the unusual step of lobbying governments directly to reject a so-called mirror clause in the draft law, warning of a serious potential impact on international commerce and diplomatic complications.

Italian cookie brand Togo, once a household name known for its seductive 90s advertisements, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Recognizing the need to adapt to modern tastes and aesthetics, Togo enlisted the expertise of Italian design agency Marimo for a comprehensive redesign. This overhaul, recently celebrated with Dieline’s prestigious 2024 Redesign of The Year award, marks a pivotal moment for the brand as it bridges its cherished heritage with a contemporary visual identity.

The Group introduces two cutting-edge solutions: IMA Sandbox and IMA AlgoMarket, with the aim of further enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of services offered to customers.

These initiatives mark a milestone in the multinational's digitalization strategy, underscoring the Group's continuous commitment to adopting and implementing emerging technologies to rethink new ways of supporting partners and customers.

Advancing our mission to make self-care and health information accessible to all, Bayer Consumer Health UK, in partnership with Zappar, has introduced a new Accessible QR code (AQR) on its Canescool Soothing Gel Cream product packaging to help those who are blind or partially sighted.

Canescool is the world’s first women’s intimate health brand to adopt AQR codes on its product packaging and gives the over 200,000* women who are registered as blind or partially sighted in the UK improved access to information on its product.