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Emerald Packaging joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Emerald Packaging joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Joining the Initiative aligns with the company’s belief “that circularity is achievable when recyclers can sell the material at a profit.”
Syspro acquires Evocon
Syspro acquires Evocon
Following the acquisition, the Evocon solution will be made available to Syspro’s customers around the world.
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics
Injection moulding business MGS Technical Plastics has been acquired by its three directors in a full management buyout.
Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its state-of-the-art plant in Stockport.
PPC Flex acquires the US operations of SÜDPACK
PPC Flex acquires the US operations of SÜDPACK
This acquisition will result in PPC Flex strengthening its position within the consumer and healthcare packaged goods sectors.
Packaging in 2026 | This could be the year of scalable re-use

Denise Mathieson, partner & head of packaging, design and programme delivery, Waitrose.

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Re:Water invests £2m in new UK site to accelerate growth

Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water tis set to quadruple production to support major grocery, retail and hospitality contracts.

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Stora Enso unveils lightweight GC1 folding boxboard with ‘premium visual performance’

Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) targeted at brands seeking premium visual impact and efficient material use.

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Packaging Innovations | Coveris to showcase award-winning innovation

Coveris Group will be showcasing its product offering at Packaging Innovations 2026 after being named Packaging Company of the Year at the 2025 UK Packaging Awards.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 23 January 2026

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

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Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.
Footballer Terry Yorath remembered as 'funny, humble man' at funeral
Footballer Terry Yorath remembered as 'funny, humble man' at funeral
Around 100 mourners attended the funeral of the Wales and Leeds midfielder, who died aged 75.
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
The Israeli military had been searching for Ran Gvili since the ceasefire with Hamas began in October.
The 'future number one' facing Sabalenka - who is teenager Jovic?
The 'future number one' facing Sabalenka - who is teenager Jovic?
Novak Djokovic says Iva Jovic has "all the tools" to be world number one - but who is the 18-year-old who will face Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals?
EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.