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Pact partners Plan B Circular to accelerate T2T recycling
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
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
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 and Syensqo expand their strategic partnership
Biesterfeld has now acquired new distribution rights for Syensqo’s performance product range.
HASCO unveils its new PTFE corrugated hoses
HASCO unveils its new PTFE corrugated hoses
The hoses offer high elasticity and tear resistance, as well as being able to withstand heavy mechanical stresses, abrasion, and vibration.
Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola China for World Cup packaging

Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand’s 2026 World Cup campaign, designed to deliver standout impact across both retail and e-commerce channels.

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UK Packaging Pact names Industry Expert Group chairs

The UK Packaging Pact has named the industry figures who will Chair its five core Industry Expert Groups (IEG) to help deliver the Pact’s ambitious goals.

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Cumberland Packaging selects Amtech software to support its UK packaging operations

Amtech Software, a leading provider of AI-powered ERP, MES and CRM solutions for the label and packaging industries, has announced that Cumberland Packaging Ltd has selected Amtech's Encore ERP platform to manage and streamline its operations.

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Shrink sleeves the solution to can supply crisis, says Prism

Geopolitical instability has caused a major supply shock in aluminium, resulting in limited access to printed cans, a source of significant concern for beverage manufacturers.

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Ishida equipment increases efficiency at Mondelēz snack production site

At Mondelēz International’s Capriata d’Orba plant, two Ishida multihead weighers have improved weighing accuracy, reduced giveaway and increased efficiency.

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Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out
The government also wants 'addictive' app features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled.
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
But the firm says it only has enough debt funding to keep the business going until the end of 2026.
Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom among presenters to leave BBC Radio 1 in schedule shake-up
Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom among presenters to leave BBC Radio 1 in schedule shake-up
Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes.