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What to expect from new food waste recycling rules in England
At the end of March, households in England will be required to recycle their food waste.
The TML way
Thornbury Manufacturing Limited (TML), one of Wittmann UK’s long-term customers, continues to thrive amid 2025’s difficult trading headwinds and uncertain UK Government commitment to manufacturers.
Forj Medical appoints new Chief Operations Officer
He will oversee quality, operations, design, and engineering, while also being responsible for the company’s performance.
A sceptic's guide to "accelerated profit"
Beneath standard political gloss, there’s something manufacturers should pay attention to, as Veronica Edmunds, Business Development Manager at Haitian UK/PMM, claims.
Meet FOAMO, the lightest reusable cup
BP&R sits down with Mark Alderson, Managing Director at First Editions Ltd, and Ashlee Gough, Head of Sales UK & Ireland at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, to highlight the results of their FOAMO reusable cup collaboration.

PN visited BRC-accredited Expac in Preston to see how the formulations and full-service co-packing specialist is building on its portfolio of global brand clients and handling cost inflation.

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Mike Revell, executive chair, Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA).

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Xaar is showcasing it’s Aquinox printhead and fluid development process which cit claims has accelerated innovation in printing onto porous wood substrates used in decorative interior applications.

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A new survey published by BB-REG-NET has revealed public support for compostable packaging, with 74% of UK adults agreeing the government should encourage its use.

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Ahead of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 - the UK’s largest packaging exhibition, organisers Easyfairs has spoken to key industry figures about their expectations and predictions.

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Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.
Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing after outcry over sexualised deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
Winning in England is Australia's Everest - McGrath column
After a comfortable 4-1 series win in the Ashes, Australia's next goal will be winning in England for the first time in 26 years when they tour next summer, says Glenn McGrath.
'My best is yet to come' - Semenyo joins Man City in £65m deal
Manchester City sign Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on a contract until 2031.