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Avery Dennison has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The strategic partnership agreement between UPM and Versowood, announced in September 2025, has received the necessary regulatory approvals and the contract has entered into force on December 31, 2025.

Mercer International Inc.'s subsidiary Mercer Peace River Pulp and Svante Technologies Inc. have started operating a carbon dioxide capture demonstration unit at the Peace River pulp mill in northern Alberta, Canada.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has agreed to a short-term power purchase agreement with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited to buy clean hydroelectricity. This agreement provides the Provincial Government an opportunity to review and consider Kruger's proposed approach to diversification at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper.

World's largest pulp producer partners with ISN® to improve safety, sustainability, and compliance standards.

The closing of the transaction is targeted for mid-2026.

Breakthrough gasification pilot project proves recyclability of diaper waste and other absorbent hygiene products.

The transaction would create a more efficient, adaptable and sustainable graphic paper business. It would create a structurally competitive cost base and supply security for the European and global customers.

Partnership will expand manufacturing platform to convert wood fiber into biocarbon products, accelerating scale supply to global metals producers.

New agreement signed at COP30 will see organisations collaborating to use artificial intelligence tools for biodiversity monitoring and digital platforms to boost public engagement in conservation efforts.

Essity has selected Accenture and Microsoft to help the global hygiene and health company accelerate the use of AI agents to unlock value and drive efficiencies and growth through improved business agility.

World's largest pulp supplier, Suzano, has entered into a new collaboration with INSEAD, one of the world's leading graduate business schools.

Great Lakes Filters a division of ACME MILLS LLC, a leading North American manufacturer and converter of high-performance textiles and filtration products, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ahlstrom - the global leader in combining fibers for innovative and sustainable specialty material. Acme Mills will serve as a distributor of Optipad™ leveraging its decades of filtration and textile converting expertise to bring this high-value product to market with efficiency and scale.

Thai Containers Group Co., Ltd., a joint venture of Rengo Co., Ltd., will acquire a 60% stake in Indonesian corrugated packaging manufacturer PT Prokemas Adhikari Kreasi, commonly known as Mypak.

Pricing under the Supply Agreement increases with volume purchased, at stated volume thresholds, to provide International Paper Company with an incentive to produce greater volume as it commences winding down operations at the Riverdale Mill. Sylvamo North America, LLC's right to acquire sheeting assets located at the Riverdale Mill, which is set forth in the Supply Agreement, is clarified and amended. Sylvamo North America, LLC shall acquire all Sheeting Asset at the Mill for a purchase price equal to $1.00.

The Memphis-based company announced it is partnering with Infosys for its IT needs at its Packaging Solutions North America business.

Canfor Corporation announced today that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has completed the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk.

Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine chemicals, announced the execution of agreements with International Paper to maintain uninterrupted site services at Kraton's Savannah, Georgia facility.

Edge, a manufacturer of exterior trim, siding and interior accents, announced it is growing its footprint by expanding its partnership with Associated Building Material Distributors of America, Inc.

Based on the prior agreement, Spinnova Oyj has today signed binding agreements to buy all Woodspin Oy and Suzano Finland Oy shares from Suzano S.A. for a total of EUR 2 (two euros).

Xampla has announced that Huhtamaki's Taste hot food boxes, featuring the material innovation company's Morro coating, are now available at Bunzl UK & Ireland.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., the global leader in cellulose specialty products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, to jointly explore the development of a small-scale commercial cellulosic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility co-located at RYAM's Jesup, Georgia site.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced it has designed and produced a bespoke three-compartment ready meal tray for a new range of single-serve ambient microwaveable ready meals from specialist French manufacturer Cofigeo.

The tribal council signed a memorandum of understanding with Tolko Industries to establish a Lumber for Nations program.

Stora Enso is excited to team up with Novapor in a pilot project featuring our cellulose foam packaging material Papira®.