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Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ADIA subsidiary sells 50% stake in food packaging firm IFCO to Stonepeak
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is selling its 50% co-controlling stake in German food packaging company IFCO to US investment firm Stonepeak. Financial details of the sale have not been disclosed. European mid-market investor Triton will maintain its 50% stake in IFCO. ADIA invested in IFCO's carve-out from Australian logistics group Brambles following a $2.5 billion sale to Triton in 2019. Founded in 1992, IFCO manages a global logistics system that utilises over 400 million reusable packaging containers. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Citi is serving as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis is serving as legal counsel to Stonepeak. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC are serving as financial advisors and Latham & Watkins as legal counsel to ADIA and Triton. (Writing by Bindu Rai, editing by Daniel Luiz)
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
INEOS Styrolution launched bio-attributed polystyrene for food packaging
Food trays made with Styrolution® PS 158K BC100 are now available on the shelves at a leading Japanese retail chain. The new material is produced from 100% bio-attributed renewable feedstock, achieving a 172% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional polystyrene. It is fully compliant with global food contact regulations. TOKYO, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- INEOS Styrolution, a global leader in styrenics, has successfully commercialized its 100% bio-attributed polystyrene, Styrolution® PS 158K BC100. As of early 2025, food trays using this bio-based material have been available on the shelves of the Japanese market through collaboration with a well-known retail franchise. Styrolution® PS 158K BC100 uses an ISCC-certified mass balance approach and is made from 100% bio-attributed feedstock. As a result, it achieves an impressive 172% reduction in carbon emissions when compared to traditional fossil-based polystyrene. It fully complies with global food contact standards, including the Japanese Food Sanitation Act, and has received JCII's A certification, ensuring rigorous food safety measures. Additionally, it offers exceptional heat resistance and clarity, maintaining both the quality and the visual appeal of the food packaging. "We are thrilled to mark this milestone in integrating bio-attributed materials into everyday life, " says Marcela Villegas, Vice President of Business Management APAC at INEOS Styrolution. "It shows that sustainability can be achieved while meeting regulatory standards, allowing businesses to progress in their environmental goals without compromising quality or safety. " Further Information: Link to INEOS Styrolution's sustainability efforts: About INEOS Styrolution INEOS Styrolution is the number one producer of high-performance styrenics, offering a broad portfolio that comprises styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS, and advanced styrenics. The company delivers customised solutions for customers across automotive, healthcare, electronics, household, construction, packaging, toys, sports and leisure sectors. With more than 90 years of innovation in material science and 16 production sites worldwide, INEOS Styrolution combines global reach with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers. This includes bringing safe, sustainable, and high-performing products to market and supporting their efforts toward meeting their sustainability targets. INEOS Styrolution is fully owned by INEOS Group. For further information, please visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE INEOS Styrolution Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
New food packaging requirements
Winnipeg Watch Katherine Dow speaks with Sylvain Charlebois about the change in food packaging requirements in Canada.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
The microplastics lurking in your kitchen cupboards: Experts reveal the popular products that release the most dangerous particles - including teabags, baby bottles, and chopping boards
Next time you eat from a container or swig from a cup, you may be ingesting more than just food and drink. Scientists in Switzerland warn that ever-ubiquitous plastic food packaging is leaving us constantly exposed to tiny microplastics and even smaller 'nanoplastics'. These fragments, less than 0.2 of an inch (5mm) in diameter, are so small that they're invisible to the naked eye. The team's new study found evidence of microplastics in several popular items - including baby bottles, chopping boards, and even teabags. When we ingest them, the tiny fragments don't just pass through the body and out the other end, but lodge in organs in the body, such as the heart, lungs and brain. While the long-term effects of these particles on human health remain unclear, they've been linked to cancer and strokes, dementia and pregnancy complications. 'Plastic food contact articles can release microplastics and nanoplastics into foodstuffs,' the experts warn. 'To better protect human health, regulations could mandate microplastics and nanoplastics migration testing.' In the study, the experts from Food Packaging Forum, a non-profit organisation in Zurich, evaluated 103 previously published microplastics studies. These studies had investigated microplastics that had been in contact with 'food contact articles' (FCAs) – plastic items commonly found in the home and the industry. Examples of FCAs include baby bottles, disposable cups, trays, wrapping such as cling film, chopping boards and even teabags. The researchers warn that microplastics tend to be released during 'the normal use as intended by the manufacturer' of these FCAs. For example, opening a bottle with a plastic lid leads to abrasion and microplastics rubbing off against the skin, as does cutting on plastic chopping boards. Meanwhile, swirling a teabag in a mug of hot water effectively releases particles from the plastic sealant used in some teabags. 'Food contact articles are a relevant source of MNPs in foodstuffs; however, their contribution to human MNP exposure is underappreciated,' said Dr Zimmermann. According to the team's findings, 173 of the studies found microplastics had been shed from plastic bottles – more than any other item. Most of the plastics were in the microplastics range (1-1,000 micrometres) but others were defined as nanoplastics (less than 1 micrometre). Others were 'mesoplastics' (1-10mm) which are generally large enough to see with the naked eye This does not necessarily mean that plastic bottles shed the most microplastics; rather that there are more studies to suggest plastic bottles are a source of microplastics compared with other FCAs. Also, 115 studies found microplastics coming from 'other containers', 68 studies found microplastics from tea bags and 59 studies found them from cups. Among the other FCAs identified as leaking microplastics were bags (57 studies), trays (19 studies), wrapping (11 studies) and chopping boards (one study). Worryingly, 27 studies found microplastics had been shed from baby bottles and related accessories, showing that we're exposed to them from birth. Also, the researchers found that the main food contact material was PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or rPET (the recycled version). One of the most widely used plastics globally, PET is a clear, strong and lightweight plastic takes hundreds of years to break down in the environment when it is discarded. Meanwhile, most of the plastics were in the microplastics range (1-1,000 micrometres) but others were defined as nanoplastics (less than 1 micrometre). Others were 'mesoplastics' (1-10mm) which are generally large enough to see with the naked eye. Already, microplastics have been found in human blood, the brain, the gut, the placenta of unborn babies and the faeces of adults and infants. Health consequences of exposures to these particles 'are not yet fully understood', the team say in their paper, published in npj Science of Food. But available scientific evidence indicates that microplastics and nanoplastics can alter 'the composition of the human gut microbiome', the trillion-strong community of microorganisms in your belly helps control digestion and benefits your immune system. Other research suggests exposure leads to oxidative stress and inflammation, neurotoxicity, immunological and reproductive effects, and changes to endocrine signaling, a vital communication system within the body controlled by hormones. Taken together, the emerging evidence strongly suggests that mitigating human exposure to MNPs [microplastics and nanoplastics] is prudent,' the team add. To better protect human health, regulations could mandate MNP migration testing for FCAs The team's full dataset is freely available through an interactive dashboard. WHAT CAN MICROPLASTICS DO TO THE HUMAN BODY IF THEY END UP IN OUR FOOD SUPPLY? According to an article published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, our understanding of the potential human health effects from exposure to microplastics 'constitutes major knowledge gaps.' Humans can be exposed to plastic particles via consumption of seafood and terrestrial food products, drinking water and via the air. However, the level of human exposure, chronic toxic effect concentrations and underlying mechanisms by which microplastics elicit effects are still not well understood enough in order to make a full assessment of the risks to humans. According to Rachel Adams, a senior lecturer in Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, ingesting microplastics could cause a number of potentially harmful effects, such as: Inflammation: when inflammation occurs, the body's white blood cells and the substances they produce protect us from infection. This normally protective immune system can cause damage to tissues. An immune response to anything recognised as 'foreign' to the body: immune responses such as these can cause damage to the body. Becoming carriers for other toxins that enter the body: microplastics generally repel water and will bind to toxins that don't dissolve, so microplastics can bind to compounds containing toxic metals such as mercury, and organic pollutants such as some pesticides and chemicals called dioxins, which are known to causes cancer, as well as reproductive and developmental problems. If these microplastics enter the body, toxins can accumulate in fatty tissues.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Packline USA rebrands as Packline Solutions Group
Packline USA has transitioned to a new identity as Packline Solutions Group. The company noted that the updated name embodies the company's dedication to delivering all-encompassing solutions within the food packaging industry. This rebranding is in line with the company's goal to establish itself as a fully integrated ally for food producers throughout North America. The initiative seeks to improve its value offering by providing packaging machinery, materials, and support in a unified manner. Packline Solutions Group added that it is committed to offering innovative, interconnected solutions across the complete packaging life cycle. The organisation designs and supplies a variety of packaging equipment and materials specifically tailored for food manufacturers in North America. Its product range includes modular machinery, films, pouches, and containers that are designed for automation. This customised approach aims to assist clients in increasing production while complying with changing food safety regulations and shelf-life requirements. Packline Solutions Group CEO Andrew Pawling said: 'Our customers need integrated solutions that work harder, smarter, and faster. 'This brand refresh reflects our recommitment as a true solutions partner - one that brings decades of operational expertise in the food industry to deliver systems that perform from the factory floor to the retail shelf.' By merging packaging automation with material expertise, the company intends to deliver a single-source benefit for its clientele. This strategic initiative is anticipated to enhance machine design, material compatibility, and end-of-line efficiency for food producers. Packline Solutions Group chief growth officer Patrick Nunan said: 'While we embrace our legacy as a high-performance machine supplier, we're excited about our significant growth beyond that core competency. 'Whether it's a custom-engineered filling system, a performance-tested barrier film, rigid tray, or preformed pouch, our goal is to deliver comprehensive solutions that help our clients package smarter and perform better - without compromise.' "Packline USA rebrands as Packline Solutions Group" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
