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Evonik opens AEM application technology centre in Shanghai
Evonik opens AEM application technology centre in Shanghai
The facility will test high-performance DURAION membranes in real-world operating conditions.
Zotefoams appoints Polyformes as an approved fabricator for EMEA
Zotefoams appoints Polyformes as an approved fabricator for EMEA
This strengthens the company’s engineered industrial packaging capabilities.
Dow announces investment project advancements totalling $100M
Dow announces investment project advancements totalling $100M
The investments will expand its global silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities.
LEUNA-Polyamid files for insolvency
LEUNA-Polyamid files for insolvency
The announcement comes only three months after the business was acquired by its new owners.
Olin Corporation merges with Huntsman Corporation
Olin Corporation merges with Huntsman Corporation
The newly merged company will be known as OlinHuntsman.
Government action urged after MPs warn pEPR threatens UK glass manufacturing

British Glass is calling for urgent cabinet-level intervention on packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) after a recent Parliamentary debate that exposed growing political concern over the policy’s impact on UK manufacturing, jobs and investment.

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Co-op introduces NaviLens tech packs for visually impaired shoppers

Co-op has introduced NaviLens technology across its own-label paper products range – in a grocery retail own-brand first move – helping to make it easier for customers with visual impairments to identify products and shop more independently.

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Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook – TOP 20 | BIFFA, Kraft Heinz & Nestle

Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging – with the Top 20 now being released.

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PackUK sets September deadline to resubmit pEPR packaging data

PackUK has set 1 September 2026 as a resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data submissions from producers who pay pEPR fees. 

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Parkside provides paper packs for Greek cookies brand

Parkside has created plastic-free paper packs for Greek baker Sofi’s Cookies’ individually wrapped ranges.

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No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
British wildcard Fery stuns Cobolli to reach semi-finals
British wildcard Fery stuns Cobolli to reach semi-finals
British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio Cobolli.
Five crew remain missing after plane wreckage found in Pakistan
Five crew remain missing after plane wreckage found in Pakistan
Pakistan's Airports Authority said efforts are under way to find those who were on board the private cargo plane.
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him.