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Coherix showcases AI-based quality control systems at AUTOMATE 2026
The solutions can be used in the automated dispensing of adhesives for the electronics and automotive industries.
Broadway celebrates EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating retention
The company secured an 87% score, 1% up on last year.
Is it really JUST a skills problem?
Are we having a skills problem, an image problem, or both? At Interplas 2026, BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with industry experts to discuss the UK’s workforce & skills landscape.
TOM & ecoFITTOM: A complete PVC-O system for resilient water network
Manufactured with Molecor’s proprietary technology, TOM and ecoFITTOM boast enhanced ductility, sustainability and long-term reliability, making it a future-ready solution for more sustainable water infrastructure.
From seaweed to sustainable manufacturing
At Interplas 2026, Symbiotex co-exhibited with ARBURG, a collaboration that highlights the breadth of possibilities of this material. We spoke with Olivia Simpson, Managing Director at Symbiotex, to gather the ins and outs.

New research from Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, reveals that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures.

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Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging – with the Top 20 now being released.

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An updated Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published to determine charges applied to products under the UK’s packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) regime from early next year.

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Currency volatility is hitting nearly half (45%) of businesses operating on tight net margins below 10%, seeing cuts to their profitability by up to a third, and is impacting the fluid costs of essential packaging materials, according to The FX Factor Report.

The post UK food & drink profits slashed as currency volatility bites appeared first on Packaging News.

Signode has launched a new battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping, engineered in Switzerland as a cost-effective solution.

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How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before
Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?
The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'
Logistics surrounding the World Cup match between England and Mexico continue to lead a number of the papers.
A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again
For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".