Berry spin-off to merge with Glatfelter

US packaging producer Berry Global Group signed a definitive agreement with fellow US Glatfelter Corporation on 7 February for the spin-off and merger of the majority of Berry’s Health, Hygiene ad Specialties segment, including nonwovens and films (“HHNF”), with Glatfelter. The merger reportedly aims to create a leading, publicly-traded company in the specialty materials industry.