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Boxes
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Hinojosa Packaging to present variety of recyclable and customizable packaging solutions at upcoming Conxemar frozen seafood products fair in Spain, including Halopack solution that reduces single-use plastic by up to 80%, Sumbox waterproof solution, more
PR Newswire Europe (09/29)
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Bottles
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Packaging Design Wrap-Up: McDonald’s packaging featured in anti-litter campaign; sunscreen’s condom-inspired packaging emphasizes protection; refillable bottles with imperfect circle logo embrace flaws and create narrative of hope
Industry Intelligence Inc. (09/29)
Coca-Cola HBC invests €12M in a new high-speed returnable glass bottling line in Austria, with support by a €4M grant from Austrian government; line will produce 400ml returnable and resealable bottles, aimed at on-the-go and at-home consumption
Contify Retail News (09/29)
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Cans
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces new £31M investment at its manufacturing site in Wakefield, UK; line will be operational in 2024, will be capable of producing 2,000 cans/per minute
Packaging News (09/29)
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Disposable / Takeout Containers
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Commentary: The days of plastic-lined paper cups must surely be numbered, as they carry a significant health and ecological cost; research shows the cups leak harmful chemicals into the environment, can leak microplastics into coffee or tea
Packaging News (09/29)
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Reusable / Refillable / Storage Containers
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Winner of ‘replacing multi-material packaging’ category at Student Starpack Awards visits Crown’s R&D facility in Wantage, UK; his entry, Kahaan, was a suite of reusable, recyclable packaging materials for prepared meals inspired by camping cookware
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) (09/29)
McDonald’s EVP says mix of packaging solutions is only way to achieve broader objectives of EU’s packaging and packaging waste proposals; reusables would put Europe’s water infrastructure under even more stress and require more energy
European Association of Carton and Cartonboard (Pro Carton) (09/29)
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Films / Sheets
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Sirane highlights its printed film-on-reel range, which includes traditional laminates, recyclable plastics, plastic-free materials and ovenable/microwaveable films; Sirane also offers water-based flexo printing and digital offset printing
Sirane Ltd. (09/29)
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Retail Food Packaging
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Aldi takes part in third phase of HolyGrail 2.0 initiative, partners with Digimac, Wipak and Greiner to bring digitally watermarked packaging to German market; invisible codes are on packaging of Milsani kefir, yogurt to improve sorting of materials
Aldi Stores (09/29)
Impactful Health Research and Development, recognized for its work in sustainable active packaging, rebrands as Freshr Sustainable Technologies; with a focus primarily on fresh fish and beef, Freshr's solutions aim to extend shelf life of fresh proteins
Business Wire (09/29)
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Retail Beverage Packaging
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Castle Milk Stout reintroduces familiar iconic black bull symbol on its packaging as part of move to reconnect consumers with its African identity; in African culture, a bull is often associated with strength and wealth
South African Food Review (09/29)
With Europeans increasingly switching to private labels in sectors such as food/beverage, pet products and household/personal products, retailers boost private-label offerings, while brands expand pack size options, shrink product without cutting price
Industry Intelligence Inc. (09/29)
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Foodservice Packaging
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McDonald’s says EU’s proposal for reusable plastic packaging is setting back its sustainability efforts and promoting theft, as it has effectively removed plastic from establishments and its reusable cup pilot in Germany saw only 40% of cups returned
European Association of Carton and Cartonboard (Pro Carton) (09/29)
Businesses and individuals in England must prepare for upcoming ban on some single-use plastic items, councils warn; ban will apply to products like plastic cutlery, plates and PS cups from Oct. 1 under new government regulations
Ghana News Agency (09/29)
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Healthcare Packaging / Medical Packaging
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Research shows AI-supported spectroscopy delivers superior pharmaceutical blister packaging quality control
European Pharmaceutical Review (09/29)
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Secondary Packaging
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DS Smith teams from Finland, Sweden, Denmark win ScanStar awards for Carry Away packaging for Artek chair, Bobbin Pack insert for protecting bobbins that can be transformed into a star-shaped center pin, Eliza paperboard basket for gift items
DS Smith PLC (09/29)
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Protective Packaging
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Packaging distributor Antalis is stocking Paragon ecoMLR, a lightweight, recyclable and impact resistant mailer that serves as an alternative to bubble and padded mailers; Antalis says Paragon ecoMLR is competitively priced and expands paper functionality
Packaging News (UK) (09/29)
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Agricultural Packaging
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Hinojosa Packaging to highlight wide range of packaging at Oct. 3-5 Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, including heat-sealable paperboard punnets, fruit and vegetable punnets, agricultural trays that reduce cooling time in storage and improve ventilation
Hinojosa Group (09/29)
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Active / Intelligent Packaging
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Study finds grapefruit, thyme essential oils effectively reduce ethylene biosynthesis in broccoli, tomatoes when used in active packaging; active packaging decreases ACC synthase, ACC oxidase activities by 40%–50% at 22 °C or high temperatures
MDPI Journal: Plants (09/29)
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Paper Packaging
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Connecticut-based Curtis Packaging launches new website that allows for brand owners to visualize their packaging's potential; website showcases paper-based packaging from brands in the cosmetic, spirits, chocolate, golf, pharmaceutical sectors
PR Newswire (09/29)
Sainsbury’s switches from plastic to paper packaging for its own-brand toilet paper and kitchen towel ranges, which will save 485 tonnes of plastic/year; the paper packaging can be easily recycled at home through curbside recycling
Contify Retail News (09/29)
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Plastic Packaging
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US Dept. of the Interior announces that all bureaus and offices have finalized sustainable procurement plans to phase out single-use plastics on public lands within next decade
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (09/29)
Michigan House’s Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee hears testimony on whether to remove ban on local regulation of plastic bags; committee will revisit issue in the future
Lansing City Pulse (MI) (09/29)
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Graphic Design / Graphic Printing
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Custom packaging maker Sttark announces two scholarships for US high school seniors, college students in 2024; 'You Can't Label People, but You Can Label Products’ is an essay and label design scholarship, ‘Unboxing Your Life’ is a video scholarship
PRNewswire (09/29)
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Labels, Displays & ID Technologies
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Koenig & Bauer enters into partnership with Veracity Protocol to develop solutions for authenticating any type of printed product, including tamper-proof brand protection, solutions for customer-product interaction, supply chain and item tracking
WhatTheyThink (09/29)
Appvion launches Résiste SR, a pre-siliconized direct thermal facestock for label industry that eliminates paper liner; facestock made with solvent-free, emulsion-based thermal cure silicone for food service, mobile printing, logistics, healthcare
WhatTheyThink (09/29)
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Packaging & Containers
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Setting the pace | Supplier Analysis – cartons
Packaging News (UK) (09/29)
Genstar Capital reportedly considering sale of Pennsylvania-based TekniPlex, a manufacturer of engineered products, components, materials for niche healthcare, specialty packaging, food packaging applications; sale could value TekniPlex at more than US$4B
Marketline - Deals (09/29)
Huhtamäki - We believe in protecting food across the value chain through smarter packaging
Huhtamäki Oyj (Huhtamaki) (09/29)
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Food & Beverage
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Confectionery & Sweet Snacks
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Nestle to invest US$6.9M in its production of white chocolate at its plant in San Sisto, Italy; the move will see the factory become the sole producer of the Galak and Milkybar white chocolate brands for markets in Europe
MarketLine (10/02)
General Mills Snapshot: company continues to see elevated sales growth for at-home food in North America, as well as a rise in non-restaurant away-from-home channels; Nature Valley becomes Bars market share leader in France, sales up over 70% in 13 weeks
Industry Intelligence Inc. (09/29)
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Milk / Milk Alternatives
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NielsenIQ: Pandemic leads to shift in Mexican mass consumption, with growing preference for ready-to-eat products that offer convenience, mobility among users; instant soups, flavored milks, ready-to-drink teas getting more popular among Mexican consumers
CE Noticias Financieras (Latin America) (09/29)
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Meat & Poultry
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Monogram Foods begins US$65M expansion of its plant in Virginia's Henry County, responding to demand for more jerky and meat sticks
Virginia Business (09/29)
Retailers demand sustainability commitments from suppliers, particularly in pet food space, where meat-based products make up significant portion of scope 3 emissions; brands that show credible ESG commitments can benefit from premium in-store placement
Pet Age (09/29)
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Coffee
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Smucker issues its 2023 Corporate Impact Report; highlights include continuing to support smallholder coffee farmers in key regions via partnerships with World Coffee Research, USDA, others
PR Newswire (09/29)
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Packaged Foods
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Nestle launches new range of a+ Masala millet-based porridges in India; porridges are tailored to local nutritional needs and tastes and are made with a blend of locally sourced ingredients, company says
Nestle SA (10/02)
Bachoco Announces Results of the Offer of its Shares
Business Wire (10/02)
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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More than 450 people sickened in Spanish town of Zaragoza since early September after drinking and using contaminated water
Food Safety News (10/02)
Companía Cervecerias Unidas announces resignation of Luksic Craig as chairman, effective Dec. 29; Francisco Perez Mackenna named new chairman
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA (CCU) (09/29)
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Alcoholic Beverages
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Campari Group to distribute two whiskies and a rum for US peer Proximo Spirits in mainland France and Monaco; Campari will receive exclusive distribution rights for Irish whiskeys Bushmills and The Sexton, as well as spiced-rum brand The Kraken
MarketLine (10/02)
Bacardi inaugurates new cogeneration system in Puerto Rico, which company says will reduce company's GHG emissions by 50%
CE Noticias Financieras (10/02)
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Personal Care
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Cosmetics
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Huda Beauty launches Easy Bake and Snatch Pressed Brightening and Setting Powder, designed to provide medium coverage and natural-matte finish with minimal effort; powders are available in eight shades
Industry Intelligence Inc. (09/29)
MyMicrobiome discusses criteria for microbiome-friendly certification, emphasizing importance of analyzing baby skin care differently to adult skin; company applies different panel of key microbes for its seven testing standards for cosmetic products
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (09/29)
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Personal Care
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Drunk Elephant releases new B-Goldi Bright Drops following viral success of its D-Bronzi Drops on TikTok; serum is infused with niacinamide 5% and antioxidant diglucosyl gallic acid to protect against environmental aggressors like pollution
Mirror, The (UK) (09/29)
P&G alumni global conference 'Meeting the Moment,' will be held in Washington, DC, Nov. 2-5; event will unite former P&G associates for growth and social good discussions, covering topics of health, climate, equity, AI, future of work and philanthropy
Business Wire (09/29)
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Pet Care
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Pet Care Products
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Smart dog company, Fi, adds two senior executives, Bryant Brennan and Darrell Stone, to complete leadership team, as it works to accelerate Q4, 2024 initiatives; Brennan to serve as chief creative officer, while Stone to be VP of product
Pet Age (09/29)
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Pet Care
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Pet industry mergers, acquisitions slow due to interest rates hikes, recession concerns, although buyer interest remains high, with activity expected to pick up in Q3, according to BirdsEye; industry remains robust, led by Gen Z and Millennials
Pet Age (09/29)
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Household Products
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Household Products
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SC Johnson opens interactive ‘Recycling League’ workshop at Granja Las Américas in Mexico; educational workshop aims to inspire Gen Alpha children to help take care of the planet, become active participants in waste separation and recycling practices
S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. (SC Johnson) (09/29)
Whirlpool Named a 2023 Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount
Contify Retail News (09/29)
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Health Care
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Vitamins / Supplements
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Dr Reddy's Laboratories plans wholly-owned nutraceuticals, vitamins and supplement products subsidiary, focusing on health and well being; the announcement follows company's move into child nutrition in July
Money Control (09/29)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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La Roche licenses Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease drugs from Ionis Pharma in a deal that gives Roche exclusive worldwide rights to the RNA-targeting medicines; Ionis stands to receive US$60M upfront payment, milestone payments and tiered royalties
Marketline - Deals (09/29)
AbbVie to end cancer research collaboration with Caribou Biosciences, citing strategic focus reasons, not performance issues; the discontinuation will take effect from October 25, ending the US$340M original deal that started in 2021
SeeNews Pharmaceuticals (09/29)
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Industrial
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Automotive & Driving
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Survey reveals most RV owners feel improvements are needed on their RVs post-purchase, with plumbing and sanitation being the most common; 75% of purchasers say that they sometimes or always shop at a brick and mortar location, then purchase online
RV Industry Association (09/29)
Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing Vietnam shifting to 100% renewable biomass energy for steam use by November; transition expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 92% compared to the emissions produced by the LPG boiler
Contify Energy News (09/29)
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Agribusiness & Raw Foods
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Average profitability of the UK's major apple growers down 133% over the past year, according to new data from British Apples & Pears; each one of the sector's six major growers has suffered a significant reduction in profit
The Grocer (10/02)
Italy's grape harvest will decline by 14% year-over-year this year after a year of extreme weather, according to the country's main agriculture union Coldiretti; decline will make Italy fall to second among global wine producers by volume, behind France
Xinhua News Agency (China) (10/02)
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Logistics, Shipping & Delivery
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Transnet CEO Portia Derby resigns amid calls for change due to escalating rail infrastructure crisis, risking loss of 35,000 mining jobs; South Africa's coal is now being transported on roads, severely impacting mining sector and other value chains
IOL (09/29)
Airbus to fit vessel with wind-assisted propulsion tech, eSAIL, that could deliver fuel, CO2 emissions savings of up to 560 tons, 1,800 tons respectively for ship annually; move supports Airbus' goal to halve CO2 emissions from maritime operations by 2030
ENP Newswire (09/29)
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Packaging Suppliers
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Tetra Pak International SA
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PRO-Thailand Network--a collaborative project between government, industry, civil society--aims to increase collection of packaging for recycling, pave the way for a circular economy; Coca-Cola, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage, Tetra Pak among participants
Bangkok Post (Thailand) (09/29)
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Stock
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Latest: Sep, 29 2023
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Amcor Plc (AMCR)
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9.16
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9.17
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-0.11%
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-14.79%
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Aptar (ATR)
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125.04
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125.47
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-0.34%
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29.21%
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Ardagh Group SA (ARD)
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24.75
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24.75
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0.00%
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0.00%
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Ball (BALL)
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49.78
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48.17
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3.34%
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4.47%
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Berry Global (BERY)
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61.91
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62.01
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-0.16%
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32.29%
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Crown Holdings (CCK)
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88.48
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88.15
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0.37%
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10.20%
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DS Smith PLC (SMDS) :LON
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282.80
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281.00
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0.64%
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8.02%
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Gerresheimer AG (GXI) :ETR
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98.80
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98.35
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0.46%
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108.70%
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Huhtamaki Oyj (HUH1V) :HEL
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30.43
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30.16
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0.90%
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-8.78%
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International Paper (IP)
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35.47
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35.35
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0.34%
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10.53%
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Owens Illinois (OI)
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16.73
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17.05
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-1.88%
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29.19%
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PCA (PKG)
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153.55
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153.78
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-0.15%
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34.43%
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Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (PTVE)
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8.13
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8.10
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0.37%
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-6.66%
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Sealed Air (SEE)
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32.86
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32.52
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1.05%
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-26.04%
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Silgan (SLGN)
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43.11
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43.16
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-0.12%
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2.91%
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Smurfit Kappa Group Public Ltd Co-O (SKG):LON
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2,730.00
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2,724.00
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0.22%
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1.60%
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Sonoco (SON)
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54.35
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54.16
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0.35%
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-3.77%
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Transcontinental Inc. (TCL.A.CA)
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11.41
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11.62
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-1.81%
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-26.72%
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WestRock Co. (WRK)
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35.80
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36.19
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-1.08%
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14.09%
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