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Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network
These additions will increase distribution speed and fabrication depth.
Pact partners Plan B Circular to accelerate T2T recycling
With the incoming EU legislation, due in 2028, the industry needs the necessary infrastructure to change the way textiles are being recycled.
Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products
This agreement expands customer access to low-carbon products through Univar Solutions’ global distribution network.
Klöckner Pentaplast expand its kp Infinity portfolio
The company launches its new fruit tray range for fresh fruit packaging.
Biesterfeld and Syensqo expand their strategic partnership
Biesterfeld has now acquired new distribution rights for Syensqo’s performance product range.

Initial data from the extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) initiative shows positive early signs of dissuading companies from using harder to recycle packaging, according to the scheme administrator.

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Leyland Packaging, the independent, family-run packaging supplier based in Northampton, has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Rebecca Dolan as business development manager.

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Aluminium tray producer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has introduced an innovative aluminium tray designed to eliminate the need for absorbent soakaway pads in fresh meat and seafood packaging.

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MM Packaging Deeside is on the lookout for fresh talent with apprenticeship opportunities open across the firm including engineering, finance, operations and estimating.

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Packaging News’ Sustainability & Impact 2026 Summit and Awards took place at London’s Kia Oval on Tuesday 14 July.

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Government brings British Steel under public ownership
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
'Her ear was shattered' - home piercings leading to deformities, says expert
From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.
Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.