Amcor, Australia, acquired Chicago-based Bemis Co. Inc., effective June 11. The combined company will operate as Amcor plc.

Providing better fresh produce, bakery products and proteins thanks to quality packaging that extends shelf life is the core objective of the EU-funded NanoPack Project.

RKW, Germany, invested $18.8 million into its Franklin, Ky., U.S. headquarters and production site.

Consumers are showing a growing readiness to use innovative nanotechnology-based solutions in the food packaging industry, according to extensive research carried out by the NanoPack Project, Europe.

Treofan announced the intention to close its production site in Battipaglia, Italy, due to unfavorable general conditions.

Charter NEX Films, Milton, Wis., opened the doors to its newest facility in Blythewood, S.C.

StePac, Oak Brook, Ill., joined forces with Tadbik Ltd., Israel, to produce the next generation of modified atmosphere resealable lidding film.

RKW Group, Germany, brings its innovative packaging films based on filled polyolefin (FPO) to the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Liqui-Box, Richmond, Va., launched new SealGard bag-in-box dairy film, which utilizes state-of-the-art resin technology refrigerated product applications.