Paper

Heinz trials paper bottle for iconic ketchup
Heinz is planning to trial a paper-based, recyclable Tomato Ketchup bottle as part of an array of initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint.

Sylvamo confirms Russian exit
Sylvamo has confirmed that it plans to sell off its Russian operations, and is already in discussions with more than one potential buyer.

New life for UPM mill
UPM’s shuttered Chapelle Darblay newsprint mill in France is set to be reborn as a cardboard production site under its new owners.

Sylvamo brings in rights plan as industry awaits Russia update
Paper manufacturer Sylvamo has instigated a ‘poison pill’ Shareholder Rights Plan after a big private equity business gained a substantial stake.

Tesco steers customers towards online statements
Tesco plans to send out Clubcard statements by email rather than post from next month “to help save paper” – although there is an option for customers to opt back in to printed communications.

Lecta to up prices on specialty grades
Lecta will increase prices on all of its specialty paper grades by 8% to 10% from next month.

Avery Dennison European ops benefit from big spend
Avery Dennison is making a substantial investment in its European manufacturing capacity with programmes involving a €60m (£50.4m) spend underway.

Blog: Tangled web powerplay
Jo Francis wonders what will happen next in the latest saga involving UK web offset printers.

Lecta reports on 2021
Lecta has reported big increases in revenue and EBITDA but a pre-tax loss from continuing operations in 2021.

Record results for Stora Enso
Stora Enso has reported its highest quarterly EBIT in some 20 years and an all-time-high margin in its Q1 results.