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1. Novvia Group Completes Acquisition Of JF Shelton’s Packaging Distribution Division 1/4/2023

   Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired the packaging distribution division JF Shelton (“JF Shelton Packaging Distribution” or the “Company”) from Ravago Chemicals.

2. JBM’s New EcoView Line Takes The Plastic Out Of Windowed Packaging 1/4/2023

   To help reduce plastic packaging waste, JBM Packaging, a manufacturer of eco-friendly, flexible packaging solutions, launched EcoViewTM, a new, plastic-free, windowed paper package line. 

3. PAC Machinery Showing Top Automatic Baggers, Medical Validatable Vacuum Sealers And Continuous Band Sealers To Kick Off 2023 Shows At WestPack 12/21/2022

   PAC Machinery, a leader in packaging equipment and packaging supplies with one of the most comprehensive ranges of equipment, will kick off the 2023 expo season at the WestPack show, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, February 7-9, 2023.

4. SATS Announces Strategic Collaboration To Reduce Food Packaging Waste 12/20/2022

   SATS Ltd. (SATS) today announced it has, through its subsidiary, Country Foods Pte. Ltd. (Country Foods), teamed up with Hilton Food Group PLC (Hilton Foods) to redesign Country Foods’ protein processing capability in Singapore.

5. FILTEC Launches New Remote Vision Inspection (RVI) Systems 12/20/2022

   FILTEC, the leading global provider of in-line inspection solutions for the food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, announced today the launch of Remote Vision Inspection (RVI) systems.

6. Amcor Opens China's Largest Flexible Packaging Plant, Strengthening Its Position In Asia Pacific 12/15/2022

   Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX: AMC), a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, today announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Huizhou, China. 

7. Encirc And Diageo Announce Hydrogen Powered Furnace To Change The Face Of UK Glass Manufacturing Industry 12/13/2022

   Encirc, a leading glass manufacturer and co-packer, and Diageo, global leader in premium alcoholic drinks, have today announced their partnership to create the world’s first net zero glass bottles at scale by 2030.

8. Alberta Edges Out Other Jurisdictions To Land IXON Food Technology 12/13/2022

   Invest Alberta held an event with IXON Food Technology in Hong Kong today to announce the company’s decision to bring $10M and 20 jobs to Alberta when they launch a packaging innovation company in Edmonton, Alberta early next year.

9. AIMPLAS’ Reactive Extrusion Pilot Line Is Ready To Produce Bio-Based Nanomaterials For Agricultural And Food Packaging Solutions Within The BIOMAC Project 12/12/2022

   After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials.

10. New WeighPack Bag Inserter & Uncuffer For Bulk Bagging 12/8/2022

    WeighPack has launched two state-of-the-art packaging machines designed to automate the bulk bagging process.