The Week in Brief: 11th - 15th January

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In this week's biggest stories, Jindal acquired Domo Films Solutions, Ben and Jerry's revealed a new on-stick ice cream with a paper-based wrapper, and a new LCA on the environmental effects of single-use tableware was released. See below for the full list of our most popular stories from 11th-15th of January.

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  Daesang turns to SIG for microwavable aseptic pack

  Daesang, a leading Korean health food producer, has chosen SIG’s Heat&Go microwaveable technology for aseptic carton packs to package its new Nucare Roasted Rice winter edition.
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  Jindal Films looks to extend platform with acquisition of DOMO Films Solutions

  Jindal Films has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions (DFS) from DOMO Chemicals.
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  Innovia Films targets snacks markets with new mono-material film

  Innovia Films is launching the newest addition to its Propafilm Strata range of transparent, high barrier, mono-material packaging films.
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  Single-use paper-based packaging better for environment than reusable tableware, according to new LCA

  A new study released by the European Paper Packaging Association (EPPA) claims to show that single-use paper-based food and drink packaging used in European quick service restaurants is better for the environment than reusable tableware.
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  Sappi partners with Tony’s Chocolonely on new portfolio extension

  Sappi has collaborated with Dutch chocolate manufacturer Tony’s Chocolonely on a heat-sealable, paper-based secondary packaging solution for its new “Tiny Tony’s” chocolate varieties.
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  Ben & Jerry’s goes paper-based with packaging for new on-stick ice cream

  Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s property is set to package the brand-new on-stick version of its Cookie Dough product in a recyclable, paper-based wrapper.