Graphic Packaging Holding Company Announces Completion of AR Packaging Acquisition

Flint Group Packaging will increase the prices of all its packaging products sold by the Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board and Narrow Web businesses. Further to multiple announcements advising of the worsening market conditions throughout 2021, the group has continued to weather unprecedented raw material, packaging, energy and freight cost increases. Escalating costs continue to be seen across all the above categories with no sign of relief in the foreseeable future. Doug Aldred, Chief Commercial Officer – Flint Group Packaging said, “The security of supply is our number one priority. Due to our extensive global network and efficiency programmes, we are able to mitigate a significant portion of cost and supply risk. However, we continue to witness tightening supply and exponential cost increases. Despite implementing an extensive range of efficiency programs to mitigate these conditions, we are reluctantly compelled to raise prices.”

Mondi collaborated with the Italian machine producer ACMI to create a new wrapping system for pallets that uses paper instead of plastic. By transforming the way pallets are wrapped, Advantage StretchWrap reduces the supply chain’s reliance on plastic, moving to a renewable and fully recyclable material. Advantage StretchWrap (patent-pending) is a brand new lightweight paper grade from Mondi made specially for wrapping pallets. It is able to stretch and resist punctures, providing robust protection for goods during transit. The current industry standard for pallet wrapping is a multi-layer plastic material with low recycling rates. The Advantage StretchWrap paper, along with ACMI’s Rocket E-500 wrapping system, makes it possible to switch to a fully recyclable pallet wrapping solution. The paper’s impressive stretchability and high-tensile strength makes it a reliable alternative for transport. Acceleration tests to simulate transportation with ESTL equipment (performed according to EUMOS 40509(1)) and real life transportation trials confirmed that pallets wrapped with Advantage StretchWrap are safe.

The collaboration between Fedrigoni, Easysnap Technology, and Mars Food & Nutrition’s product brand, MasterFoods, marks a significant leap forward in sustainable packaging solutions. Together, we have developed Papersnap®, a fully recyclable, paper-based squeeze-on tomato sauce pack that meets consumer demands for eco-designed, convenient, and high-quality products. The innovative packaging design of Papersnap® ensures the freshness and flavor of MasterFoods’ Australian-made tomato sauce, crafted from sun-ripened tomatoes and select spices without artificial additives. Featuring a user-friendly design that enables one-handed use—simply press, fold, and squeeze to savor every drop in a clean, contactless manner—the partnership behind Papersnap® demonstrates how brands can join forces to minimize plastic waste while meeting the changing expectations of consumers. The global shift from plastic to paper is reshaping packaging and materials design, aiming to reduce single-use plastic and pave the way for more responsible production. This transition has become a key initiative for brands and industries looking to minimize their environmental footprint without sacrificing quality or functionality.