Paper Packaging

Suzano, Latin America's largest pulp and paper producer, is reportedly considering a higher offer for International Paper after previously preparing a US$15 billion acquisition bid earlier this month. Despite initial denials of these rumors, Suzano has now confirmed its interest in a merger.

Japan-based Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) is switching from plastic to paper to package its in-house manufactured photo-media, including ink ribbons and printing paper.

The change from petroleum-based plastic to biomass plant-based renewable resource paper is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions for the company by 69% – around 45 tons per annum.

DNP has also introduced an originally designed automated packaging machine for photo media production into the process, making it possible to achieve the same quality and lead time as when using plastic materials.

Aldi has removed plastic packaging on some of its bananas as part of a new trial to reduce plastic pollution.

The trial is taking place across selected stores in the UK, including in the North East, Yorkshire, the South West, the South East, and the Midlands.

The discounter is following the example of other major supermarkets in  replacing the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative.

The trial covers selected banana lines, such as Aldi’s Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas, and organic six-pack.

Invercote Touch is a brand-new, unique, uncoated paperboard that enables brands to create premium packaging products that have a natural look and feel. With the same technical characteristics as other products in the Invercote family, Invercote Touch delivers a tactile experience without compromising on performance.

Invercote Touch, an innovative uncoated paperboard, is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and visually appealing packaging materials while maintaining excellent printability.

Greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and plastic littering are cited as the top three environmental sustainability concerns facing food and beverage (F&B) businesses today, and this is expected to remain the case over the next five years. Packaging solutions like these, that expand the amount of paper and lower the carbon footprint, while ensuring food safety, can help the industry overcome these challenges.