One third (37%) of the total tonnage of plastic packaging manufactured in and imported into the UK was declared as taxable under the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
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The Exchange for Change deposit management organisation (DMO) has announced the next steps in its planned implementation of deposit return schemes (DRSs) across the UK.
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Protective packaging giant Macfarlane Group has recorded an increase in revenue in Q2 but losses at its Pitreavie business continue to impact profits.
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Portion Solutions supplies big brands such as McDonald’s, Costa and Starbucks – it is a major player in the foodservice sector. Increasing operating costs has pushed the UK’s largest specialist portion packer to diversify and grow.
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UK food and drink (F&D) packaging companies are being forced to absorb currency costs from all areas of the supply chain, as geopolitical tensions continue to cause turmoil, new research reveals.
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