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Flexible Packaging
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Manuela Fürst becomes new CFO of NEVEON, Greiner’s foam division; NEVEON offers PU flexible and composite foams
Greiner Packaging GMBH (01/31)
Sirane adds Earthcling Pallet Wrap to its range of sustainable packaging solutions; the product is both home and industrially compostable and suitable for both manual and machine wrapping processes
Sirane Ltd. (01/31)
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Rigid Packaging
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Hair care brand CENTRED selects Spectra’s 250ml Palma Oval and disc top closure, 100ml Non-aerosol Tubular and gloss overcap for its products; both packs are injection stretch blow molded in 100% PCR PET
Spectra Packaging Ltd. (01/31)
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Corrugated Packaging
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Klabin produces new packaging for Vedacit waterproofing additive for concretes, mortars; the new packaging is made from biodegradable corrugated board, reduces amount of plastic material, also reduces 'dead space' by 3:1, is lighter than original package
Brazil Business News (01/31)
Enterprise Folding Box looking to buy 2.1-acre piece of vacant land next to its facility in Buffalo, New York, for US$60,000; company produces folding and corrugated containers as well as takeout food boxes for pizza, chicken wings and bakery items
Buffalo News (01/31)
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Boxes
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Krispy Kreme launches Valentine’s Day collection, including four heart-shaped filled doughnuts and custom dozen box with two perforated, pop-out cards; new doughnut varieties include Beary Best Valentine, Bee Mine, Cookie to My Kreme, My Batter Half
The Fast Food Post (01/31)
Finnish retail chain Kesko reportedly replaces plastic packaging for tulips sold under its Pirkka private label with recyclable paperboard boxes by Stora Enso; with the move, Kesko will save 27 tonnes of plastic/year
M-Brain Nordic News (01/31)
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Bottles
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By 2025, 19 EU member states will have deposit return schemes for PET bottles; 1.7 million tonnes of recycled plastic flakes were produced in 2020, with 32% of feedstock used for trays and sheets, 29% used in food contact bottles, 24% for fibers: study
Natural Mineral Waters Europe AISBL (NMWE) (01/31)
Mexican Brewing Assn. says large number of craft brewers buy glass bottles from O-I Glass, which has been affected by a shortage of glass, pushing brewers to look to other suppliers, such as FEVISA; with lack of glass, producers have turned to cans
CE Noticias Financieras (01/31)
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Cans
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UK-based Artisan Drinks launches 200ml mixer cans to provide the market with the precise quantity of ready-to-pour mixer; cans feature art-deco inspired artwork, giving a premium look
Packaging News (01/31)
Crown receives Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certification for its Mexican beverage can operations; through the ASI Performance Standard, Crown Mexico is verified for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminum
Crown Holdings Inc. (01/31)
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Retail Food Packaging
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PepsiCo's packaged oats brand Quaker reveals new brand identity in the Indian market, changing its packaging design and adopting a new global logo; new pack comes with a QR code that gives consumers easy access to recipes on YouTube
Mint (01/31)
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Retail Beverage Packaging
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Czech brand Pilsner Urquell launching a new returnable bottle by Vetropack Moravia Glass; the bottle can be reused more than 40 times, features embossing, eliminates aluminum foil at the neck while the plastic labels have been replaced by paper ones
InPR (01/31)
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Beauty Products Packaging
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Beauty brands aim to reduce beauty waste by making shampoo bars, powder shampoo, using dissolvable packaging that can help reduce water use, plastic waste; multi-use makeup removers like reusable sponges, towels are more eco-friendly than single-use wipes
Business Insider (01/31)
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Health Care & Medical Packaging
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Amcor’s new AmSky monomaterial blister pack uses HDPE to form both sides, making it commonly accepted in curbside and store drop-off recycling programs; AmSky is designed to run on traditional packaging machines, outperforms PVC in high-moisture barrier
Packaging Strategies (01/31)
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Cannabis Packaging
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Diamond Packaging supplies FSC-certified, recycled-content and recyclable cartons for CBD products range by Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web; several of the cartons feature embossing and hot foil stamping, which provides an upscale appearance
Healthcare Packaging (01/31)
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Agricultural Packaging
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UK decides to exclude silage wrap from the £200/tonne tax for single-use plastic packaging for agriculture beginning in April; with the voluntary £60/tonne levy, farmers would have been taxed twice and faced increased costs, says Ulster Farmers’ Union
Farming Life (01/31)
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Paper Packaging
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Andritz starts up PrimeFlow AT headbox at Casalino Carta's paper mill in Rocca Grimalda, Italy, as part of PM1 rebuild for packaging paper; headbox provides improved jet quality, fiber dispersion and orientation control over a wide range of grades, speeds
Andritz (01/31)
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Plastic Packaging
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Alpla highlights PET recycling company IMER, its JV with Coca-Cola Mexico and Coca-Cola FEMSA; IMER works with some 370 small-scale PET collectors, and the rPET is bought by the beverage industry, film manufacturers and the textile industry
Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG (01/31)
Rwanda rejects appeal by manufacturers of single-use plastic, who had sought an extension of the grace period given to them to phase it out; the two-year grace period ended in September
AllAfrica (01/31)
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Packaging Design
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Amcor highlights lessons learned from two years of ecommerce packaging tests in its ISTA labs in the US, Belgium; Amcor says to design with tough conditions in mind and that 'the ideal ecommerce pack’ is one that is more sustainable, robust, lightweight
Amcor Plc (01/31)
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Graphic Design/Graphic Printing
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Cote d'Ivoire becomes first country in Africa to require plain packaging on tobacco products; the ‘life-saving public health measure’ should spur more African nations ‘to be bold in taking on Big Tobacco,’ says Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Targeted News Service (01/31)
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Labels, Displays & ID Technologies
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Gmund Papier, VPF are developing first self-adhesive label stock made from 100% European hemp fiber, a sustainable paper alternative to conventional papers made of wood; hemp has four to five times the yield of a forest of same size, grows quickly
Label & Narrow Web (01/31)
NFL, Zebra Technologies to discuss real-time player, ball tracking with RFID technology at Super Bowl during press conference on Feb. 9, at Super Bowl LVI Media Center, LA Convention Center
Zebra Technologies Corp. (01/31)
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Packaging & Containers
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Danish government reportedly proposes EPR plan for packaging waste in an effort to secure more climate-friendly packaging and cut packaging consumption; if the proposal is passed, around 41,000 companies would be affected
M-Brain Nordic News (01/31)
Virginia House panel scraps proposals to impose a packaging fee on manufacturers; forest products businesses had argued that paper companies already have successful buyback programs, and industry representatives also warned of higher prices for consumers
Virginia Mercury (01/31)
Henkel installs a KHS stretch blow molder at its site in Wassertrudingen, Germany; the machine has a capacity of 21,700 bottles/hour, is designed to reduce weight for PET bottles and increase percentage of recyclate used
Packaging News (01/31)
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Food & Beverage
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Confectionery & Sweet Snacks
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Chick-fil-A brings back Valentine's Day-themed Heart-Shaped Trays for limited time; trays include choice of either 30 Chick-fil-A Nuggets, 12 Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves, six Chocolate Chunk Cookies or 10 Chick-n-Minis, during breakfast hours only
The Fast Food Post (01/31)
YouTube creator MrBeast launches Feastables, his own better-for-you snacking brand rooted in gamified experiences; first launch is MrBeast Bar, a gluten-free chocolate bar made with four ingredients, including organic cocoa, available in three flavors
PR Newswire (01/31)
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Cereal Products
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Natural breakfast foods brand Purely Elizabeth closes US$50M Series B financing round co-led by SEMCAP Food & Nutrition division, joined by Swander Pace Capital, Fresh Del Monte; funds will drive growth via product innovation, e-commerce, marketing
PR Newswire (01/31)
PepsiCo's Quaker oatmeal brand creates limited-edition six-packs for Super Bowl; six mini canisters each hold packet of Quaker Instant Oats to help football fans 'pregrain' on game day
PR Newswire (01/31)
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Meat & Poultry
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Grocery store Homeland plans new full-service location in northern Oklahoma City, opening fall 2023; organizers say store will feature fresh meat, produce, deli and fresh meal options, as well as serving as a gathering place for the community
Global Data Point (01/31)
Wells Fargo estimates price of Super Bowl parties could be up to 14% higher versus 2021, especially for anything meat-related, as chicken wings are running up to 26% higher, steaks up 23%, hamburgers up 17%; soda up as much as 12%, but chips up only 1%
FinancialPress (01/31)
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Coffee
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Commentary: Soaring coffee prices could become increasingly frequent as temperatures rise due to climate change; by 2050, areas highly suitable for coffee cultivation could be reduced by 54%-60%, size of those moderately suitable could decrease by 31%-41%
CE Noticias Financieras (01/31)
Folgers launches campaign that embraces 172-year-old coffee brand's 'bad reputation,' will be deployed across TV, online video and streaming audio channels, social media; series of four 15-second spots directly address various misconceptions about brand
Ad Age (01/31)
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Packaged Foods
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Smucker completes divestment of its natural beverage and grains businesses to Nexus Capital in cash transaction valued at US$110M; deal includes RW Knudsen, TruRoots assets, licensing agreement for Santa Cruz Organic beverages, some factories
PR Newswire (01/31)
LIVEKINDLY Collective announces LikeMeat's Like Chick'n Wings now available nationwide at over 3,600 Walmart stores; LIVEKINDLY Collective entered US market last year, has since launched two plant-based food brands--No Meat and LikeMeat
Business Wire (01/31)
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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ZOA Energy launches two new flavors--White Peach, Tropical Punch--of ZOA zero-sugar carbonated energy drinks made with antioxidants, vitamins, caffeine from green tea, green coffee; Molson Coors owns minority stake in ZOA, co-founded by Dwayne Johnson
Entertainment Close - Up (01/31)
Kirin Holdings renews Tropicana W Orange Blend, an orange-based blend of apple, pineapple juice that contains multivitamins B1, B6, C, minerals like potassium; demand for fruit juices that provide nutritional components rising among 30- to 40-year-old men
Contify Retail News (01/31)
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Alcoholic Beverages
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Busch Light to feature Grammy winning saxophonist Kenny G in Super Bowl ad, marking first time Busch Light will have major presence in game in five years; spot features Kenny G performing modern version of Busch Light’s 1979 vintage jingle
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (01/31)
Diageo CEO says post-pandemic 'growth is coming much faster than we expected,' but company has navigated supply-chain challenges 'quite well'; others are revisiting supply chains, bringing things closer to home, instead of shipping components around world
just-drinks (01/31)
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Personal Care
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Cosmetics
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US Bankruptcy Court approves sale process for BH Cosmetics' intellectual property, inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment, unexpired contracts, related tangible assets
PR Newswire (01/31)
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Soaps, Bath & Shower Products
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Lush launches Valentine's Day collection with eight products, including Big Eggplant Bath Bomb, bubble bar called Kim the Carrot, strawberry-scented Heart Shower Jelly; gift sets include Self Love Club, Get That Fruity Feeling, Lots of Love
PopSugar Inc. (01/31)
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Personal Care
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Black beauty brand Madam C.J. Walker relaunches with new products, brand overhaul that includes new name--Madam by Madam C.J. Walker; acquired by Unilever under Sundial Brands in 2017, brand targeting Gen Z consumers with new ads to support relaunch
Ad Age (01/31)
Sundial Brands debuts MADAM by Madam C.J. Walker, a hair-care brand designed for women of color, launching at 3,000 Walmart stores, on Walmart.com; 11-product range includes scalp balm, serum, shampoo, three conditioners, curl cream, gel, heat spray, more
PR Newswire (01/31)
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Pet Care
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Pet Food
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Freeze-dried pet food firm Pawfect Pet Food acquires India-based wet pet food brand Fresh for Paws, with goals to expand brand's footprint to EU and UK in the next quarter; Pawfect's portfolio currently available in 15 countries, including US and Vietnam
Businessworld (01/31)
US-based independent retailer Phillips Pet Food & Supplies becomes pet supplement brand Zesty Paws' first national distributor; 20 of brand's products, which include Hemp Elements Orastix, will be available at retailer's 12 distribution centers this month
PR Newswire (01/31)
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Pet Care Products
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Animal health firm W.F. Young and wholesale distributor Pet Food Experts expand partnership to add brands for nationwide distribution; W.F. Young owns The Missing Link, Pet Kelp supplement lines and Silver Honey line of topical skin, wound care products
Pet Plus Magazine (01/31)
Active dog gear company EzyDog introduces new X-Link harness, which provides security and freedom of movement for dog's front legs; harness available in five sizes in blue, red, black, purple and olive through website or phone order
Pet Plus Magazine (01/31)
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Pet Care
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Pet CBD brand Treatibles introduces revolving pegboard counter display for retailers to use at POP or in aisle; displays are free with purchase of 36 units and can be filled with intro packs of Treatibles, which help support pet mood, digestion and joints
Pet Plus Magazine (01/31)
Petco to bring pet products to Lowe's by early February with store-in-store pilot in Alamo Ranch, Texas; products such as food, beds and toys will be available at 14 additional Lowe's stores in Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina by end of March
USA Today Online (01/31)
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Health Care
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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
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Fitch: French OTC medicine market expected to be worth €6.8B in 2022, up 3% year-over-year, and this figure could hit €7.4B by 2026; growth driven by mixture of increased liberalization of the segment, de-reimbursement of prescription pharmaceuticals
Fitch Solutions Sector Intelligence (01/31)
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Prescription Drugs
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Kite, a Gilead company, announces FDA approval of updated prescribing information for oral Yescarta to include use of prophylactic corticosteroids across all approved indications
Gilead Sciences Inc. (01/31)
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Pharmaceuticals/Nutraceuticals
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Moderna announces full FDA approval of its SPIKEVAX mRNA COVID-19 vaccine; company highlights 807 million doses shipped globally in 2021
Moderna Inc. (01/31)
Preclinical research is expected within a few months to investigate potential of hemp compounds to block coronavirus from entering human cells, according to Oregon State University scientist who led the initial research
Oregon State University (01/31)
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Health Care & Wellness
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National Health Investors to fund US$28.5M development loan to construct The Courtyard of Fitchburg, a 108-unit assisted living and memory care community in Fitchburg, Wisconsin; community will be operated by Encore Senior Living
Accesswire (01/31)
COVID at-home rapid tests using nasal swabs have 98% sensitivity, compared to 49% for oral swabs; research based on simultaneous nasal and oral rapid antigen tests using BinaxNOW and RT-PCR tests: University of California San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle (01/31)
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Tobacco, Cannabis & Derivatives
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New York state cannabis businesses await final regulations and licenses before anyone can begin selling in the state; no municipality can overrule statewide legalization of marijuana use but can put restrictions on dispensaries and lounges
Times Union (01/31)
Ampong US cannabis industry operators, 42% say they are turning a profit; 72% of operators say lack of legal banking is their biggest concern: survey
PR Newswire (01/31)
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Industrial
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Automotive & Driving
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JPMorgan: Electric vehicles are no longer the main way to compare carmakers, as self-driving cars will be the main race over coming years; Daimler, Stellantis, Renault, Volkswagen will benefit most from this trend, and are key picks among traditional OEMs
Proactive Investors (01/31)
Commentary: Tesla CEO may see self-driving cars, humanoid robots as most important products in 2022-2023, but even if technology works, Tesla would face rigorous scrutiny from regulators, and using robots is wrong approach for dangerous, repetitive tasks
Reuters (01/31)
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Agricultural Products & Raw Foods
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Economist: If everyone were vegan, only 25% current farmland would be needed, while a diet that avoids cattle/sheep meat would cut land use 50%; shift from animal to plant production could mean more food per acre, and surplus land may be used for forestry
The Economist: Graphic detail (01/31)
Rising US Midwest farmland values being driven by high prices paid for key commodity crops, plentiful recent harvests, low interest rates, optimism; farmland nationally was up 7% in 2021 but that does not include H2, when prices in many areas took off
Daily Oklahoman (01/31)
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Logistics, Shipping & Delivery
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Indiana ports expanding: Burns Harbor to add shipping berths, truck marshalling yard, multimodal cargo terminal; Jeffersonville to complete railroad, intermodal projects this spring; Mount Vernon gained new rail switching operator in November
Ports of Indiana (01/31)
DHL to invest US$15M in robotics solutions firm Boston Dynamics to equip select North American facilities over next three years with Stretch, a robot designed to automate unloading process in distribution centers; deployment of units to begin in spring
Deutsche Post AG (DHL) (01/31)
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Stock
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Latest: Jan, 31 2022
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Amcor Plc (AMCR)
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12.01
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11.94
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0.59%
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9.78%
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Aptar (ATR)
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117.30
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115.05
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1.96%
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-11.78%
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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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45.59%
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Ball (BLL)
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97.10
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93.50
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3.85%
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10.32%
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Berry Plastics (BERY)
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67.42
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67.03
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0.58%
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36.56%
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Crown Holdings (CCK)
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114.40
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111.95
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2.19%
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26.90%
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DS Smith PLC (SMDS) :LON
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372.60
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377.20
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-1.22%
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1.44%
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Gerresheimer AG (GXI) :ETR
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77.95
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74.90
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4.07%
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-11.07%
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Huhtamaki Oyj (HUH1V) :HEL
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34.58
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34.43
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0.44%
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-15.49%
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International Paper (IP)
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48.25
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47.18
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2.27%
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-4.09%
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Owens Illinois (OI)
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13.31
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13.06
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1.91%
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5.30%
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PCA (PKG)
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150.63
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145.55
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3.49%
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12.03%
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Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (PTVE)
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10.95
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10.77
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1.67%
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-22.51%
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Sealed Air (SEE)
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67.92
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67.88
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0.06%
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60.68%
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Silgan (SLGN)
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44.78
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44.50
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0.63%
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22.92%
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Smurfit Kappa Group Public Ltd Co-O (SKG):LON
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3,845.00
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3,860.00
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-0.39%
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9.48%
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Sonoco (SON)
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56.64
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56.73
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-0.16%
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-2.19%
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Transcontinental Inc. (TCL.A.CA)
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21.10
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21.16
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-0.28%
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2.83%
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WestRock Co. (WRK)
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46.16
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44.42
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3.92%
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11.42%
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