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Evonik opens AEM application technology centre in Shanghai
The facility will test high-performance DURAION membranes in real-world operating conditions.
Zotefoams appoints Polyformes as an approved fabricator for EMEA
This strengthens the company’s engineered industrial packaging capabilities.
Dow announces investment project advancements totalling $100M
The investments will expand its global silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities.
LEUNA-Polyamid files for insolvency
The announcement comes only three months after the business was acquired by its new owners.
Olin Corporation merges with Huntsman Corporation
The newly merged company will be known as OlinHuntsman.

British Glass is calling for urgent cabinet-level intervention on packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) after a recent Parliamentary debate that exposed growing political concern over the policy’s impact on UK manufacturing, jobs and investment.

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Co-op has introduced NaviLens technology across its own-label paper products range – in a grocery retail own-brand first move – helping to make it easier for customers with visual impairments to identify products and shop more independently.

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Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging – with the Top 20 now being released.

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PackUK has set 1 September 2026 as a resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data submissions from producers who pay pEPR fees. 

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Parkside has created plastic-free paper packs for Greek baker Sofi’s Cookies’ individually wrapped ranges.

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'Sack him' - Stokes on potential retirement rule breach
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contacted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement.
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.
France fail with Olise appeal & Saibari ruled out
France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.
Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco
France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.
How Wimbledon semi-finalists have found their feet on grass
The four Wimbledon women's singles semi-finalists have had a complicated relationship with grass courts - but they have cracked the code this year.