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Jabil expands its manufacturing capacity in India with new factory
Jabil expands its manufacturing capacity in India with new factory
The move expands Jabil’s footprint in India from 500,000 square feet to 1.2 million.
The Baerlocher Group undergoes organisational restructuring
The Baerlocher Group undergoes organisational restructuring
The move sees the operational side of Baerlocher GmbH become an independent entity.
Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network
Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network
These additions will increase distribution speed and fabrication depth.
Pact partners Plan B Circular to accelerate T2T recycling
Pact partners Plan B Circular to accelerate T2T recycling
With the incoming EU legislation, due in 2028, the industry needs the necessary infrastructure to change the way textiles are being recycled.
Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products
Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products
This agreement expands customer access to low-carbon products through Univar Solutions’ global distribution network.
Hunt Hanson designs Freixenet’s move into aperitivo

Brand design agency Hunt Hanson has created the identity, packaging and branding for Freixenet Solare, a new aperitivo marking Freixenet’s debut beyond sparkling wine.

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WRAP appoints chairs to lead on UK Packaging Pact priorities

WRAP has appointed several industry chairs to lead expert groups that will underpin work on issues such as scaling up reuse and sustainable design under the UK Packaging Pact.

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Dutch TV programme explores sustainable food packaging at Klöckner Pentaplast site

Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) Food Packaging is featured in a recent episode of the Dutch television programme Doe Maar Duurzaam (‘Just Be Sustainable’), which focuses on sustainability challenges and developments across industry.

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Ginstberg chooses Amcor tamper evident closure for mineral water bottles

Amcor is supplying a 28mm two-piece tamper evident closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg.

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Sidel awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026

Sidel has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026, ranking among the top 5% most sustainable businesses globally.

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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
Fifa 'assessing reports' over Falklands banner
Fifa 'assessing reports' over Falklands banner
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall
Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall
Nottingham Forest are set to make an offer of £45m for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall.
Dog walker killer also guilty of attempted murder
Dog walker killer also guilty of attempted murder
A man who stabbed a dog-walker to death is guilty of attempting to kill his landlord.