Keynote speaker Bob Barrett of Polytainers opens the PAC Global Disruptors Conference at Humber College in Toronto, in the building named after him ..read more

(Espoo, June 6, 2023) The novel type of carrier bag made of Paptic material has been available in more than 200 Todis supermarkets since April 2023. The bags introduce a unique combination of reusability and recyclability. “The bags made of Paptic material are a new, sustainable addition to our bag offering to our customers to pack their shopping in. Until now, we have been trying to find the perfect material to meet our needs for a reusable and recyclable bag. First, we planned to use a traditional paper bag, but because we also sell refrigerated food, we need a material that would not break ..read more

June 5, 2023 — Two beloved and iconic Canadian brands are teaming up in a delicious partnership this summer, for the chance for one lucky Canadian to win big for their home and community.  Both companies hope to inspire Canadians to get creative and share special family moments making the ultimate ice-cream sandwich or another interesting summer dessert. Canada’s favourite children’s cookie, Bear Paws (made by Dare Foods Ltd.), and the award-winning Chapman’s are inviting Canadians to participate in a nationwide contest. The contest prize includes a summer-long supply of cookies and ice c ..read more

Beginning June 6, Taco Bell fans in Canada can enjoy tacos for just $2 every Tuesday VAUGHAN, Ont., June 5, 2023 /CNW/ – Eating tacos on Tuesdays is about to become more irresistible than ever with $2 tacos at Taco Bell Canada. Taco Bell’s most iconic, classic menu item that led to its widespread success – the Crunchy Taco – is set on making a name for itself. The classic and cravable menu item is one of the brand’s consistently represented food items on Taco Bell menu boards around the world. Taco Bell Canada is spreading awareness of the “Eat a Taco on a Tuesday” ritual to even more Canadian ..read more

Bangkok, Thailand, and Clermont-Ferrand, France – June, 1 2023 – Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) (Bloomberg ticker IVL.TB), a global sustainable-chemical producer, and Carbios (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a biotech company developing and industrializing biological solutions to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, announce today the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture for the construction of the world’s first PET bio-recycling plant in France. Based on and subject to the comprehensive terms set out in the MOU, Indorama ..read more

Partnership will innovate for a future beyond fossils by developing PETG made from renewable, sustainably sourced forest biomass for use in a variety of packaging applications (UPM, Helsinki, June 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. EEST) – UPM Biochemicals and Selenis, a subsidiary of the IMG Group that produces specialty polyester resins for a wide range of applications, announced a partnership today that will help the packaging industry reduce its CO2 footprint and redefine the sustainability goals of its customers. The goal of the strategic partnership is to produce sustainable polyethylene ..read more

We are pleased to share the release of our fiscal-year 2022 Sustainability Report. Key highlights from the report include: Prioritized diversity in our value chain by spending more than $1 billion with nearly 3,800 small and diverse-owned suppliers, exceeding our goal of $975 million. Made progress toward our Scope 1 and Scope 2 science-based targets (SBTs) with a 5.6 per cent total reduction from a 2019 baseline. Explored plastic replacement with fibre-based materials, enhancing circularity and helping customers reduce packaging-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The full 202 ..read more

Manufacturer showcases NEW higher-payload-capacity cobots, along with the latest robots, software solutions and factory-automation technologies ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – FANUC America, the world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs, introduced two new high-payload capacity collaborative robots and demonstrated a wide range of automation solutions at Automate 2023, from May 22 to 25 in Detroit, in booth #3232. Cobot Zone Featuring Higher Payloads FANUC has expanded the payload capacities of its CRX and CR cobot lines to handle products from four to 50 kg. FANUC now has 11 cobot model variatio ..read more

Visitors learn more about automation career paths and the schools that provide workforce training ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – FANUC America, the world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs, sponsored the Education Pavilion at Automate 2023 from May 22 to 25 in Detroit. FANUC and over a dozen schools provided hands-on demonstrations featuring FANUC’s latest robots, cobots and CNC educational tools. Other participants included MSSC, NOCTI Business Solutions, The ARM Institute, and Focus Hope. “The skills gap is a growing reality for companies in every industry,” said Paul Aiello, Executive Direct ..read more