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Haitian manufacturing: Behind the scenes
Visiting Haitian's Ningbo & Suzhou facilities was an incredible experience, which I could only summed up in what I hope you find an entertaining and informative review!
Portugal launches its deposit return scheme for single-use drink containers
Portugal becomes the 19th European country to implement this kind of system, and the first sizable market in Southern Europe to adopt a DRS.
BERICAP acquires Embankment Plastics
The Ireland-based company primarily supplies dairy, food, and technical closures.
ENGEL showcases two new machine ranges at Interplas 2026
The company is set to bring its victory electric and WINTEC e-win machines, allowing attendees to get up close with the injection moulding machinery.
Eurochiller balances productivity and energy use at Interplas 2026
Eurochiller UK, part of Atlas Copco’s Process Cooling Solutions division, will demonstrate how advanced process cooling technologies can help UK plastics manufacturers improve efficiency, stabilise production and reduce operations at Interplas 2026.

Legislation outlining the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking in England have now been put before Parliament.

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Saica Pack has announced the launch of its new warehouse in Hartlepool, County Durham.

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Macpac has collaborated with Valpak to develop an in-house carbon calculator tool.

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Alexir Partnership Group’ s packaging design agency Alexir Creative has invested in an additional Zünd S3 M-800  Digital Cutter to expand its white sampling and printed prototyping capacity.

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The Isle of Wight Distillery has worked with Facer to launch its Mermaid brand into the US market with a spirits miniatures gift set.

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Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?
High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.
Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.