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Avantium celebrates triple ISO certification
Avantium celebrates triple ISO certification
The company was awarded the ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 certifications.
Emerald Packaging joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Emerald Packaging joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Joining the Initiative aligns with the company’s belief “that circularity is achievable when recyclers can sell the material at a profit.”
Syspro acquires Evocon
Syspro acquires Evocon
Following the acquisition, the Evocon solution will be made available to Syspro’s customers around the world.
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics
Injection moulding business MGS Technical Plastics has been acquired by its three directors in a full management buyout.
Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its state-of-the-art plant in Stockport.
Packaging in 2026 | This could be the year of scalable re-use

Denise Mathieson, partner & head of packaging, design and programme delivery, Waitrose.

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Re:Water invests £2m in new UK site to accelerate growth

Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water tis set to quadruple production to support major grocery, retail and hospitality contracts.

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Stora Enso unveils lightweight GC1 folding boxboard with ‘premium visual performance’

Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) targeted at brands seeking premium visual impact and efficient material use.

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Packaging Innovations | Coveris to showcase award-winning innovation

Coveris Group will be showcasing its product offering at Packaging Innovations 2026 after being named Packaging Company of the Year at the 2025 UK Packaging Awards.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 23 January 2026

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

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Ground rent to be capped at £250 in England and Wales
Ground rent to be capped at £250 in England and Wales
The reforms for England and Wales will be published in a draft bill, which will be introduced later.
India and EU announce landmark trade deal
India and EU announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.
BBC at protests outside hotel where Trump's immigration chief believed to be staying
BBC at protests outside hotel where Trump's immigration chief believed to be staying
Protesters spent the evening banging drums and chanting outside the hotel where immigration official Gregory Bovino is reportedly staying, the BBC's Tom Bateman reports.