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FGR enters agreement with MITO Material Solutions
FGR enters agreement with MITO Material Solutions
The move will see FGR purchase all product lines, manufacturing equipment, and intellectual property from MITO.
Covestro acquires former Vencorex sites in Thailand and the US
Covestro acquires former Vencorex sites in Thailand and the US
The move expands the company’s production footprint for HDI derivatives.
Jabil expands its manufacturing capacity in India with new factory
Jabil expands its manufacturing capacity in India with new factory
The move expands Jabil’s footprint in India from 500,000 square feet to 1.2 million.
The Baerlocher Group undergoes organisational restructuring
The Baerlocher Group undergoes organisational restructuring
The move sees the operational side of Baerlocher GmbH become an independent entity.
Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network
Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network
These additions will increase distribution speed and fabrication depth.
Wales and Scotland reaffirm 2027 mandatory flexible plastics collection aims

Devolved authorities in Scotland and Wales say they remain committed to introducing mandatory collections of flexible plastics from 2027, despite England opting for a three-year delay.

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World’s first global sustainability standard for glass launched for consultation

ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, marking a major step towards creating the world's first global sustainability standard, certification and labelling system for the glass industry.

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Derek&Eric creates bold branding for The Glorious Mess

Independent branding studio Derek&Eric has unveiled a new identity for The Glorious Mess, a new dessert brand created with British meringue makers Flower & White.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 17 July 2026

Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

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St Helen’s Farm rolls out anniversary packaging to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance

St Helen’s Farm, the UK’s leading producer of goat’s milk products, is marking its 40th anniversary with a purpose-led packaging rollout.

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B&M fined £2m over mice infestations
B&M fined £2m over mice infestations
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf
Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf
LIV Golf suffers another setback with the announcement of a global alliance between three of the leading men's tours.
Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.