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Kraft Heinz halts separation plans to back $600m growth drive
Global food and beverage producer The Kraft Heinz Company is pausing its separation plans and redirecting resources into a $600 million growth investment, after posting a full-year loss for 2025. Group net sales for the year ended 27 December 2025 declined 3.5% to $24.9 billion, with organic net sales down 3.4%. Pricing contributed 0.7 percentage…
Sun Chemical to invest in quinacridone production in Newport, Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately US $10 million in its Newport, Delaware facility to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity. The investment will continue the reliability and supply of Sun’s quinacridone pigments. The project will optimise production performance by combining Sun Chemical’s proprietary and unique manufacturing processes with targeted site upgrades.…
Industrial Physics appoints Andrew McCauley as CEO
Test and measurement instrumentation provider Industrial Physics has announced that Andrew McCauley has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Barry Lyon, effective immediately. Brandon Brahm, Partner at KKR, said: “We want to thank Barry for his leadership and contributions to Industrial Physics. During his tenure, the company built a strong foundation and a…
MPMA responds to Welsh government laying DRS regulations
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) welcomes the progress made towards implementing a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme for plastic and metal drinks containers by the Welsh government’s publication of regulations for Senedd approval and the UK government’s offering of an exclusion for single-use glass bottles in Wales. Given the shared vision to increase recycling rates,…
Constellation Brands reveals CEO succession plan
International beverage company Constellation Brands has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nicholas Fink as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 13 April 2026. Fink, a member of Constellation’s Board of Directors since 2021, will succeed current President and CEO Bill Newlands and will continue to serve on the company’s…
CMI appoints Director of Sustainability
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Scott Breen has announced that Roxanne Sharif MBA will join the association as Director of Sustainability. Sharif brings proven expertise as a corporate sustainability leader, supporting Fortune 500 companies in developing and executing sustainability strategies, data systems and reporting programs. She has worked with organisations including the Nasdaq and…
Cambridge pupil takes home first prize in Alupro recycling competition
Isabelle Evans, a Year 8 pupil from St Mary’s School in Cambridge, UK, has been crowned the winner of a national competition organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). Part of an educational programme to help KS3 school children improve their knowledge about sustainability and waste management, ‘Bin-fluencers’ invited pupils from all four corners…
MPMA responds to PackUK’s warning
Jason Galley, Director and Chief Executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), has responded to PackUK’s warning that EPR bills may be reissued to cover funding shortfalls for Local Authority recycling. Galley said: “Those following the pEPR scheme over the past year will no doubt be scratching their heads at how much the new…
Paris Packaging Week marks 25th anniversary with record attendance
The 2026 edition of Paris Packaging Week welcomed record visitor numbers, with aerosol innovation taking centre stage at ADF (the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum), where this year’s Innovation Awards were announced. On 5 and 6 February 2026, Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles hosted the 25th edition of Paris Packaging Week, welcoming a…
CANPACK issues update on Russian operations
Global canmaker CANPACK Group has provided an update on developments affecting its operations in Russia, including changes to management and reports regarding the handling of company funds. The company states that it was informed on 13 January 2026 that its Russian operations had been placed under temporary external administration by Presidential Decree. According to CANPACK,…
