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Coca-Cola's Quiet Packaging Shift Abroad Raises Fresh Questions Over 'Greenwashing'

Coca-Cola introduces paper-based packaging in Europe as activists raise concerns over plastic pollution and accuse the company of ongoing greenwashing.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

International Paper: Company to close five UK sites with hundreds of jobs at risk

The company has confirmed that consultations with employees and unions are currently underway

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

International Paper to close five UK packaging sites, putting 300 jobs at risk

It bought UK-based rival DS Smith in a deal worth £5.8 billion at the beginning of this year.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

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Here's What to Expect From International Paper's Next Earnings Report

International Paper is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and full-year results later this month, and analysts predict its bottom line to fall by double-digits.

Barchart · Jan 15, 2025

DS Smith’s £5.8bn takeover by US rival going ahead despite competition

Merger with International Paper moving at ‘absolutely full steam’ in face of separate interest from Brazil’s Suzano

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024

Packaging firm calls for tighter UK rules on plastics to drive green economy

FTSE 100 firm DS Smith, which works with firms over alternatives, urges next government to match global standards

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

UK packaging firm DS Smith agrees £5.8bn takeover by US group

International Paper settles all-share deal after tussle with British rival Mondi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

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International Paper Considers London Listing With DS Smith Partnership

International Paper's potential London listing and collaboration with DS Smith could reshape the packaging industry.

Thames Water parent ‘owes two Chinese state-owned banks’ as debt downgraded – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Fitch downgrades debt of parent of water company, saying default is likely

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024

International bidding war brewing for UK packaging firm

US-based International Paper puts in £5.7bn takeover proposal for DS Smith, gatecrashing Mondi offer

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Index closes at 12-month high, Bank of England warns of 'sharp correction'

M&A activity fuelled trading interest today as Diploma and DS Smith surged to the top of the FTSE 100.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2024

DS Smith Shares Surge 7% On International Paper Buyout News

DS Smith's stock surges 7% after buyout proposal from International Paper, signaling market optimism.

The fake Suffolk supermarket tackling problem plastic

DS Smith’s innovation lab is in the spotlight after the packaging firm’s takeover approach from rival Mondi

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2024

Hopes of City dealmaking rebound as FTSE 100 packaging firm gets 'preliminary' mega-merger approach

The announcement comes just a day after a huge housebuilding takeover was announced, and would eclipse that deal in size

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2024

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Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023

Long-serving FTSE 100 CEO Miles Roberts wraps up career at packaging firm DS Smith

Resignation of cardboard firm's boss takes 2023's number of FTSE 100 CEO departures to 18

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

UK must offer businesses certainty over green energy, says boss of FTSE 100 firm

Miles Roberts of packaging-maker DS Smith warns manufacturing will decline unless government provides clarity about decarbonisation

Wales Online · Apr 12, 2023

Brits' recycling frustration revealed by new research

After over a decade of stagnating and declining recycling rates, it has been revealed that more than 79 per cent of people across the UK are regularly frustrated, disappointed or furious with neighbours, partners, and children

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

UK urged to ‘level up’ on green tech subsidies to match US and EU

Boss of packaging firm DS Smith calls for clarity on government’s long-term plans to decarbonise energy

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023

Labour proposes long-term tax breaks to increase UK investment and growth

News comes after top company bosses criticise government energy policy for failing to spur investment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Public patience is wearing thin. Ofwat must wield the big stick

Putting water companies on the naughty step and doling out tame financial penalties in not enough

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Christmas party cancellations ‘near Omicron level’ as UK rail strikes loom – as it happened

Hospitality bosses say 30% of bookings have been called off, with rail workers’ walkouts predicted to wipe £1.5bn from revenues

Wales Online · Nov 27, 2022

Handle with care: ‘comfort buying’ to drive up damaged deliveries this Black Friday

Nearly half of Brits (48 per cent) say they want to spend more time at home as a result of the current financial climate, with four in 10 (38 per cent) admitting that instead of going out, they will spend on small luxuries - rather than bigger expenses - over…

Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022

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Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022

Amazon not expecting Black Friday box shortages despite reports

Reports suggest major firms such as Amazon could be affected during the busy time of year for retailers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Amazon facing UK box shortages for Black Friday as DS Smith workers vote to strike

Pay dispute at packaging company has seen nearly 700 GMB union members voting in favour of action

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