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Collard Group expands south coast operations
The company has acquired a 40-acre rookery recycling facility near Fareham.
Meadex strengthens technical moulding cpability with new Borche investment
Ross-on-Wye based established trade moulder Meadex is continuing its ongoing facility upgrades with the purchase of a new Borche Bi260-tonne injection moulding machine, scheduled for delivery this October.
Syensqo launches new natural, non-microplastic polymer
Jaguar Care enhances the sensorial performance of modern laundry detergents.
DOMO Engineered Materials rebrands under the RadiciGroup
DOMO Engineered Materials and RadiciGroup’s High-Performance Polymers and Speciality Chemicals businesses will operate under the RadiciGroup name.
Borouge International expands its European recycling capacity
The company’s sites in Niedergebra, Germany, and Wildon, Austria, hope to meet the growing demand for mechanically recycled polyolefins.

PackUK and the UK Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) have opened a new review route for the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) that will shape fee settings under the packaging extended producer responsibility regime from 2028 onwards.

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Food and drink logistics specialist Culina Group is merging its subsidiaries under one identity: Culina.

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The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) and Packaging Federation have raised concerns over the treatment of PFAS under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027, warning that proposed concentration thresholds could result in otherwise recyclable packaging receiving automatic red ratings and producers facing higher pEPR fees.

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Danone has joined Coca-Cola and Nestlé in revising how it markets the recyclability of its plastic bottles after pressure from European consumer groups and discussions overseen by the European Commission, according to a statement from the Brussels authority cited by Reuters and the European Consumer Organisation.

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Ardagh Metal Packaging has delivered third-quarter results that came in ahead of its own guidance, helped by stronger shipments in Europe, a more favourable product mix in North America and steady demand for beverage cans across its key markets.

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Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
The Papers: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.
Ukraine depends on Starlink - can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.