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European Bioplastics elects its new Board
The new Board will guide the association for the 2026-2029 mandate.
Lone Star Funds acquires DOMO Engineered Materials
The move will combine DOMO EM and RadiciGroup’s product portfolio, expanding geographical reach and capabilities.
GCR appoints Santiago Sans as its new Managing Director
Sans has played a key role in the development of the company’s Innovation & Technology and Industrial divisions.
Borouge International launch a new recycled PP compound, Borcycle GE2331SY
The compound is designed for demanding structural automotive components.
Exchange For Change confirms targeted support for retailers ahead of DRS launch
The support is aimed towards small, independent businesses in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Kepak, home to chilled snacking powerhouse Rustlers, is helping retailers slash food-to-go waste costs with its new East St Deli range, which tackles the ‘number one food waste issue faced by convenience stores’ – short shelf lives.

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Chester Medical Solutions has invested £2m in a new carton press and £250k,000 in a new leaflet folder.

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Derek&Eric has worked on a full rebrand for Manomasa tortilla chip brand.

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Nutraceutical and food contract-manufacturing specialist Calleva Nutrition has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a second liquid blending and pasteurisation plant at its UK facility.

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Flexible packaging printer Harkwell has invested in a HP Indigo 200K digital press to boost its offering.

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Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
Boy, 2, seriously hurt as car crashes into playground
A 63-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
Cucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?
Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows.
Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.