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Boxes
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Luxury packaging specialist Pusterla Pollards creates presentation box for Hotel Chocolat's Hamper range; an embossed ecofoil finish covers the lid with a plastic-free lamination, and the lid is embossed with a wave texture and black fluted logo in center
Packaging News (03/22)
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Bottles
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ICA, Swedish Plastic Recycling launch circular plastic packaging for SKONA detergent that is made out of 95% recycled plastic; the plastic has been collected from Swedish households via FTI’s collection system and sorted out by Swedish Plastic Recycling
Forpackningsinsamlingen FTI (03/22)
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Cans
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Researchers at Spain's Instituto de Hortofruiticultura in Malaga and the Instituto de Ciencia de los Materiales develop biodegradable tomato pomace lacquers for metal packaging interiors; research aims to offer solution for BPA coatings in packaging
MarketLine (03/22)
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Reusable / Refillable / Storage Containers
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UK-based sustainable technology company Circulayo digitizes reusable food packaging with QR codes and NFC; company says its Flow platform enables tracking of packaging throughout the supply chain, from cradle to grave
Packaging Europe (03/22)
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Films / Sheets
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Michelman to showcase new coating technologies developed in partnership with BOBST and UPM at Converters Expo 2023; new solutions enable production of mono-material constructions that enhance recyclability of flexible packaging
Michelman Inc. (03/22)
France's MOBIOTEX project develops nonwoven materials from recycled textiles for use in timber-frame construction; fibrous vapor barrier, rain screen materials show promise to replace petrochemical-based materials commonly used for construction: study
Journal of Cleaner Production (03/22)
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Retail Food Packaging
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Fruit, vegetable industry players release joint statement on European Commission’s packaging waste proposal, saying a ban on single-use packaging for less than 1.5kg of fresh produce disregards material uses and life-cycle analyses on sustainability
Europatat - European Potato Trade Assn. (03/22)
Collaborative project with Heinz, Tesco, Berry Global and recycling technology experts Plastic Energy, Sabic to develop Heinz Beanz Snap Pots made with 39% recycled plastic has been recognized with a Silver Award in the global Packaging Innovation Awards
Berry Global Group Inc. (03/22)
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Health Care & Medical Packaging
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Private-label OTC provider Granules Consumer Health completes audit by US FDA with zero 483 observations at its packaging facility in Manassas, Virginia; facility is spread over 79,000 sq. ft. and has several packaging suites to service customer needs
Dion Global Solutions Limited (03/22)
European Commission's proposed pharmaceutical legislation could replace paper drug package leaflets with QR codes or similar digital option; while reform has upsides, officials worry older, vulnerable people will not be able to access health information
CE Noticias Financieras (03/22)
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Protective Packaging
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UK-based Kewell Converters offers protective foam packaging for use in retail, promotional and consumer packaging; the packaging is available in different types of materials, including EPS, PE and PU foam
ReleaseWire (03/22)
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Active / Intelligent Packaging
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Researchers create antifungal, biobased active packaging film for bread; biodegradable film is made from corn starch, pectin extract, modified with turmeric essential oil, which maintains quality of bread for at least nine weeks, reduces flexibility
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (03/22)
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Extended Shelf Life Packaging
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Scientists extend shelf life of mushrooms using biodegradable poly L-lactic acid film modified with biobased oligo butylene fumarate; PLBF is more durable than PLLA alone, performs better than PE, creates optimal gas composition for mushroom preservation
Foods (03/22)
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Paper Packaging
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Ohio-based folding carton manufacturer Sandusky Packaging selects MASTERCUT 106 PER Autoplaten die-cutter from Bost; the die-cutter has throughout of up to 11,000 sheets/hour at up to 1,450x1,050mm sizes
Bobst Group (03/22)
Brazil became largest pulp exporter in 2022, with production of 25 million tons up 10.9% from 2021, exports up 22% to 19.1 million tons, widening lead over Canada; Brazil paper manufacturing up 3.5% to 11 million tons, driven by packaging paper, tissue
Valor Economico (SABI English Language Abstracts) (03/22)
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Plastic Packaging
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Researchers show microalgae can enhance barrier properties of starch-based food packaging film; coccolithophore microalgae are composed of CaCO3, increase film's antioxidant activity by 59.5%, improve film's hydrophobicity, decrease Young's modulus: study
Foods (03/22)
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Metal Packaging
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Zacks highlights Sonoco raising Q1 earnings outlook on higher demand, noting its gain from Metal Packaging acquisition, strong recovery in price across most of its businesses; stable consumer demand, other factors expected to drive results in current year
Zack's Commentary (03/22)
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Graphic Design / Graphic Printing
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Oman to adopt plain packaging for tobacco products; at least 65% of packaging will include a public health warning, picture and message to quit, while the brand name will be in a standardized font and color
Muscat Daily (03/22)
Italy-based graphic and converting company ARSEA adds BOBST VISIONFOIL 104 which produces simple jobs at 6,000 sheets/hour and more complex ones at 4,000/hour, with 10-11 reels of foil at the same time
Bobst Group (03/22)
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Labels, Displays & ID Technologies
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Identiv's uTrust FIDO2 NFC+ Security Key wins multiple 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, including Gold in Anti-Phishing and Multi-Factor Authentication categories, Silver in Best Passwordless Solution
Identiv, Inc. (03/22)
Schreiner PrinTrust supplies German software company seventhings with RFID-enabled labels to pair with its asset management software that manages physical assets such as furniture, technology, prevents redundant infrastructure investments
Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG (03/22)
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Packaging & Containers
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PepsiCo launches greenhouse program in Asia-Pacific region to unearth innovative solutions that promote the circular economy for packaging and climate reduction; company is seeking 10 regional startups, and each will be granted US$20,000 in funding
FoodNavigator.com (03/22)
Paper folding cartons manufacturer Colbert Packaging hosts 40 students and faculty from LakeView Technology Academy at its facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Colbert has employed several students through its youth apprenticeship program
Kenosha News (03/22)
European Commission’s packaging waste regulation proposals need more flexibility across the bloc, says environment ministers; ministers are concerned the proposal law will undermine existing national recycling systems already in place
Packaging Gateway (03/22)
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Food & Beverage
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Condiments, Dressings & Sauces
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Food and Beverage snapshot: Hormel reports that its global flavors vertical, which includes MegaMex business, had 'excellent start to the year'; SVP of brand fuel highlights mitigation efforts in manufacturing, procurement to help stabilize avocado supply
Industry Intelligence Inc. (03/22)
Heinz announces limited-time UK launch of new tomato vodka pasta sauce in partnership with Absolut vodka; the product will be available at Waitrose stores starting in mid-April, and a limited number of jars are also available on Heinz's DTC website
The Grocer (03/22)
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Confectionery & Sweet Snacks
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Hershey says he's looking to reduce 'trace' amounts of lead and cadmium in its chocolate after nonprofit consumer group Consumer Reports finds that some dark chocolate bars have potentially harmful levels of the heavy metals
Reuters (03/22)
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Coffee
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Costa Coffee announces limited-time offering of three new KitKat-inspired drinks: KitKat flavored mocha, hot chocolate and an iced chocolate drink
The Mirror (03/22)
Starbucks' new olive oil-infused drinks are now available at three of its Seattle locations; the beverages debuted in Italy in February
Axios (03/22)
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Packaged Foods
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Morningstar: Hershey has been 'very strategic' in building salty snacks portfolio via acquisitions, including Amplify, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; brands purchased are strong, can operate independently on their own and 'Hershey's just providing that muscle'
Food Dive (03/22)
JBS reports fiscal 2022 net income of US$2.94B, down 24.5% from 2021
Meat+Poultry (03/22)
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reports reduced water use by 19.8% in Spain in 2022 compared to 2010, nearing its target of a 20% reduction by 2025
CE Noticias Financieras (Latin America) (03/22)
Legion Partners Takes Legal Action to Protect the Rights of Primo Water Shareholders
Business Wire (03/22)
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Alcoholic Beverages
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Proposed legislation in Indiana would open sales to all wholesale types of liquor; the state currently has three types of alcohol permits, and no entity can hold all three
Wabash Plain Dealer (03/22)
Carlsberg estimates that its brewery in Fredericia, Denmark, has saved approximately 1 billion liters of water after two years with its 'pioneering' water recycling system
Carlsberg A/S (03/22)
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Personal Care
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Cosmetics
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L'Oreal researchers in Japan determine ultramarine blue pigment can replace black pigments in foundations, enhancing North Asian complexions; foundation with ultramarine blue pigment showed improved coverage, uniformity, concealment of wrinkles, blotches
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (03/22)
Rodan + Fields debuts R+F Birthday Box for its 15th anniversary, containing collection of its best-sellers; products include US-exclusive Lash Boost, Redefine Multi-function Eye Cream and Refresh+ Dry Shampoo, or Active Hydration in Australia and Canada
PR Newswire (03/22)
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Grooming & Shaving Products
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Nair launches Prep & Smooth Face, a new one-step formula to help remove facial hair for smooth skin care, makeup application; product comes in two light fragrance options--Soothing Coconut Milk & Collagen, Hydrating Watermelon Extract & Hyaluronic Acid
Associated Press (03/22)
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Personal Care
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Sally Beauty opens Studio By Sally, a new DIY hair salon and concept store in Denton, Texas, with plans for five more locations in 2023; store offers professional-quality hair color and beauty products, help from licensed stylist-educators
PR Newswire (03/22)
Korea's Able C&C launches beauty brand A'pieu in the US market with brand strategy to appeal to Gen Z consumers following strong social media engagement; brand's development team to focus on youthful needs of skin protection from the sun, stress and acne
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (03/22)
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Pet Care
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Pet Food
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Dr. Marty Pets opens Golden Pet Manufacturing facility in Richfield, Wisconsin, to be run by affiliate Golden Hippo; site to increase production of premium products, such as Nature's Blend Essential Wellness, Joey's Favorites freeze-dried salmon treats
PR Newswire (03/22)
Celebrity cat food brand, Made by Nacho, announces exclusive partnership with Phillips Pet; company to begin offering Made by Nacho’s line of cat products to independent pet specialty retailers later this month
PR Newswire (03/22)
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Pet Care Products
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PetSmart expands Arcadia Trail collection with outdoor clothing, gear and toys for dogs made from 100% recycled materials, including pet bandanas, dog t-shirts and hoodies; line also features dog caps made of 50% recycled materials
Contify Retail News (03/22)
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Pet Care
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Chewy Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Business Wire (03/22)
Phillips Pet Food and Supplies announces national distribution of Green Coast Pet products; company uses certified organic plants sourced directly from New York to create its chews through a process called cold-extrusion to keep ingredients in raw format
Phillips Feed Service Inc. (Phillips Pet Food & Supplies) (03/22)
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Household Products
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Cleaners
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Unilever spotlights Cif's partnership with Scrub Daddy that will accelerate's entry into the cleaning tools segment; partnership would also enable Cif to enter the US through digital commerce, unlocking future potential growth opportunities
U.S. Regulated Equity Markets (Alternative Disclosure) via PUBT (03/22)
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Household Products
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American Cleaning Institute's President and CEO named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update during Salute to Association Excellence; ACI also recognized with a gold award for social media during the TRENDY award event
American Cleaning Institute (03/22)
P&G's pest control brand Zevo releases On-Body Mosquito + Tick Repellents with non-sticky formulas that are odorless, protection against mosquitos and ticks for up to eight hours; products come in three forms--aerosol, pump spray and lotion
The Procter & Gamble Co. (03/22)
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Health Care
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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products
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Teva recalls 715,682 bottles of Clear Eyes eye drops after product fails impurities test; recall involves lots 114349, expiration 05/2023; 117396, expiration 09/2023; 120128, expiration 11/2023; 114371, expiration 06/2023; 123781, expiration 02/2024
Miami Herald (03/22)
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Prescription Drugs
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Biopharma industry lobbies for tax breaks related to US-based manufacturing; PhRMA asks for 25% tax credit to offset cost of upgrading and building new manufacturing facilities in US along with reduced taxes for drugs, medical devices made in US
FiercePharma (03/22)
Sales of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide-based drugs may account for 70%-80% of company’s total sales by 2030 report stock analysts; Novo Nordisk’s projected sales of US$71.73B by 2030 could make company larger than Maersk, Denmark’s largest company
M-Brain Nordic News (03/22)
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Vitamins / Supplements
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Nestle acknowledges that nutritional value of just 46% of its portfolio of mainstream food and drinks can be considered 'healthy' using a commonly accepted definition; portfolio excludes pet food, baby food, vitamins and specialized medical nutrition
swissinfo (Switzerland) (03/22)
Study confirms pine-tree extract Pycnogenol has potential to restore hair growth for women facing hair density loss during menopause; Pycnogenol supplementation saw decrease in resting flux of scalp skin by 21% after two months, by 44% after six months
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (03/22)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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Canadian government to invest C$80.5M to build 40,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, upgrade 72,000 square-foot biotechnology development center in Edmonton, Alberta, as part of Canadian Critical Drug Initiative; facility to make small-molecule drugs
FiercePharma (03/22)
China approves its first mRNA vaccine, a domestic shot made by CSPC Pharmaceutical reports Bloomberg; FDA may make decision on new round of booster shots for people 65 years old and older in coming weeks reports WSJ
FiercePharma (03/22)
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Tobacco, Cannabis & Derivatives
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Euromonitor: Cannabis drinks still niche but could disrupt established drinks ecosystems, starting with alcoholic drinks; most successful CBD drink launches driven by casual, non-intimidating positioning, such as sophistical flavors and low-dose offerings
Euromonitor International Ltd. (03/22)
US legal cannabis sales projected to surpass US$35B in 2023, US$71B by 2030 if state-level legalization continues, even in the absence of federal reform: report
GlobeNewswire (03/22)
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Industrial
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Automotive & Driving
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International Federation of Robotics reports automotive industry is largest user of robots in factories, with about 1 million units in operation worldwide; per 10,000 employees, South Korea has 2,867 robots, Germany has 1,500 robots, US has 1,457 units
Business Wire (03/22)
Mexico named top automotive exporter into the US in 2022 followed by Japan, Canada, South Korea, Germany; Mexico’s exports into US totaled US$36.5B, Japan’s totaled US$33.5B, Canada hit US$26.4B, South Korea totaled US$22.2B, Germany hit US$19.5B
CE NAFTA 2.0 Newswire (03/22)
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Agribusiness & Raw Foods
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Twenty-six percent of Americans say they have raised chickens to produce eggs at home in order to save money, or are considering the option or researching how to do it, survey says
Supermarket News (03/22)
Chicago Board of Trade soybean and wheat futures close lower on March 22, pressured by financial instability and the abundance of merchandise in the commercial circuit; corn futures rise due to new US exports to China
CE Noticias Financieras (03/22)
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Logistics, Shipping & Delivery
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Cold-chain Management: No Matter the Season, We Deliver for You
Werner Enterprises Inc. (03/22)
CN Files its Management Information Circular
Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) (03/22)
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Packaging Suppliers
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Tetra Pak International SA
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Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper taps Andritz to supply new beverage carton recycling, stock preparation line at its board mill in Vietnam, with start-up set for mid-2023; Dong Tien has longtime partnership with Tetra Pak to collect, recycle beverage cartons
Andritz AG (03/22)
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Stock
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Latest: Mar, 22 2023
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Amcor Plc (AMCR)
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10.81
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10.99
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-1.64%
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-5.59%
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Aptar (ATR)
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112.25
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113.02
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-0.68%
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-4.61%
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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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52.67
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52.67
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0.00%
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-44.08%
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Berry Global (BERY)
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56.53
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56.64
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-0.19%
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-5.94%
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Crown Holdings (CCK)
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77.91
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79.18
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-1.60%
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-39.13%
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DS Smith PLC (SMDS) :LON
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313.30
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302.50
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3.57%
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-5.66%
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Gerresheimer AG (GXI) :ETR
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87.10
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87.10
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0.00%
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29.81%
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Huhtamaki Oyj (HUH1V) :HEL
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32.86
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32.24
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1.92%
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3.99%
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International Paper (IP)
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34.40
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35.24
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-2.38%
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-23.71%
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Owens Illinois (OI)
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21.64
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21.96
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-1.46%
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69.06%
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PCA (PKG)
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130.72
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132.96
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-1.68%
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-14.82%
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Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (PTVE)
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7.72
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7.90
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-2.28%
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-24.02%
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Sealed Air (SEE)
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43.42
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44.97
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-3.45%
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-36.51%
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Silgan (SLGN)
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51.45
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51.96
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-0.98%
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11.73%
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Smurfit Kappa Group Public Ltd Co-O (SKG):LON
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2,976.00
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2,827.00
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5.27%
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-14.95%
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Sonoco (SON)
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57.96
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56.67
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2.28%
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-6.06%
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Transcontinental Inc. (TCL.A.CA)
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13.20
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13.26
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-0.45%
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-28.34%
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WestRock Co. (WRK)
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28.53
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28.56
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-0.11%
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-39.73%
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