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Collard Group expands south coast operations
The company has acquired a 40-acre rookery recycling facility near Fareham.
Meadex strengthens technical moulding cpability with new Borche investment
Ross-on-Wye based established trade moulder Meadex is continuing its ongoing facility upgrades with the purchase of a new Borche Bi260-tonne injection moulding machine, scheduled for delivery this October.
Syensqo launches new natural, non-microplastic polymer
Jaguar Care enhances the sensorial performance of modern laundry detergents.
DOMO Engineered Materials rebrands under the RadiciGroup
DOMO Engineered Materials and RadiciGroup’s High-Performance Polymers and Speciality Chemicals businesses will operate under the RadiciGroup name.
Borouge International expands its European recycling capacity
The company’s sites in Niedergebra, Germany, and Wildon, Austria, hope to meet the growing demand for mechanically recycled polyolefins.

PackUK and the UK Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) have opened a new review route for the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) that will shape fee settings under the packaging extended producer responsibility regime from 2028 onwards.

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Food and drink logistics specialist Culina Group is merging its subsidiaries under one identity: Culina.

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The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) and Packaging Federation have raised concerns over the treatment of PFAS under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027, warning that proposed concentration thresholds could result in otherwise recyclable packaging receiving automatic red ratings and producers facing higher pEPR fees.

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Danone has joined Coca-Cola and Nestlé in revising how it markets the recyclability of its plastic bottles after pressure from European consumer groups and discussions overseen by the European Commission, according to a statement from the Brussels authority cited by Reuters and the European Consumer Organisation.

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Ardagh Metal Packaging has delivered third-quarter results that came in ahead of its own guidance, helped by stronger shipments in Europe, a more favourable product mix in North America and steady demand for beverage cans across its key markets.

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Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
The Papers: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Stories about the Budget and the investigation into the father of the Duchess of Sussex feature on Monday's front pages.
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country
President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.
How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government