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Why the cheapest material can be the most expensive choice
Rory Chandler, Business Development Manager at ALBIS UK, explains what processors should consider when comparing materials, moving away from a cost-only approach to maximise productivity.
BP&R Oct 2026
The October issue of BP&R is now live. Browse exclusive interviews, reviews and features online here.
Toray Industries develops polyester-nylon fibre with at least 93% recycled material by mass
The company has utilised the new fibre in its ARTIROSA CX material.
Bacteria that produce face masks: the bacterial cellulose revolution in cosmetics
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is investigating the potential of bacterial cellulose to develop facial masks that act as carriers for active ingredients designed to care for skin after sun exposure.
Orion S.A. unveils its PRINTEX chroma 450 BEADS
The high-jetness carbon black is designed for engineered plastics.

Culina has announced the future appointment of Fabian Koehler to the role of Chief Executive, effective 1 February 2027.

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Paris Packaging Week 2027 is expected to feature 950 exhibitors, at a time when brands face growing pressure to make the right packaging decisions.

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The Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF) has launched a campaign to modernise the UK’s existing packaging recycling system, warning that scrapping Packaging Recycling Notes (PRNs) without a feasible replacement risks 'creating chaos' across the packaging recycling sector.

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The OPRL has welcomed European Commission confirmation that work on labelling for PPWR will include a public consultation prior to implementation. Originally intended to be published on 12 August 2026, the Implementing Act has now been pushed back to allow time for a consultation and is anticipated to be adopted in the second quarter of ...

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The UKPackaging Expo is set to host more than 120 exhibitors at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 10-11 November.

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Liverpool gambled on Jacquet and it is paying off
Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
What could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
Goodbye to Wawrinka - an everyman who gatecrashed the greats
Stan Wawrinka's glorious career - which brought him three Grand Slam titles in a golden era - ends after an honourable defeat on an emotional night in Basel.
What to expect from this year's Budget
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.