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FGR enters agreement with MITO Material Solutions
The move will see FGR purchase all product lines, manufacturing equipment, and intellectual property from MITO.
Covestro acquires former Vencorex sites in Thailand and the US
The move expands the company’s production footprint for HDI derivatives.
Jabil expands its manufacturing capacity in India with new factory
The move expands Jabil’s footprint in India from 500,000 square feet to 1.2 million.
The Baerlocher Group undergoes organisational restructuring
The move sees the operational side of Baerlocher GmbH become an independent entity.
Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network
These additions will increase distribution speed and fabrication depth.

Devolved authorities in Scotland and Wales say they remain committed to introducing mandatory collections of flexible plastics from 2027, despite England opting for a three-year delay.

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ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, marking a major step towards creating the world's first global sustainability standard, certification and labelling system for the glass industry.

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Independent branding studio Derek&Eric has unveiled a new identity for The Glorious Mess, a new dessert brand created with British meringue makers Flower & White.

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Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

The post PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 17 July 2026 appeared first on Packaging News.

St Helen’s Farm, the UK’s leading producer of goat’s milk products, is marking its 40th anniversary with a purpose-led packaging rollout.

The post St Helen’s Farm rolls out anniversary packaging to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeared first on Packaging News.

Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan
Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool.
Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates
Morgan Rogers is the latest ex-Man City academy player to join Chelsea and will be reunited with more former City team-mates.
The Papers: 'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.
Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.