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ARBURG to showcase its TREND all-electric injection moulding machine at Interplas 2026
ARBURG give us the inside scoop on their Interplas 2026 preparations and expectations.
Questar Solutions announces two major expansions
The company has moved its headquarters and North Canton, Ohio-based warehouse, and opened a new distribution centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Formerra acquires Suministro de Especialidades
The move will strengthen the company’s position in Mexico while also broadening its portfolio of elastomers, adhesives, and other performance additives.
Ecovia Bio closes Series B funding round for manufacturing capacity expansion
The company’s Livonia facility will be better equipped to meet the demand for its AzuraBase and AzuraGel families of y-PGA and speciality biopolymer products.
Sulayr and TOMRA partner to scale tray-to-tray recycling in Europe
Sulayr Recycling, based in Granada, Spain, has strengthened its transparent-to-transparent, tray-to-tray PET recycling operations by integrating advanced sorting solutions from TOMRA Recycling.

Just Eat Takeaway.com is expanding its partnership with sustainable packaging provider, Huhtamaki, to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets.

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Discount supermarket Lidl has increased its food waste reduction target from 50% to 70% before the end of the 2030 financial year after surpassing previous targets.

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Debenhams boss Dan Finley and other retail leaders have urged the Government to fast-track a crackdown on the ‘de minimis’ tax loophole that they say foreign rivals exploit, according to www.thisismoney.co.uk.

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Independent agency Brandon has launched its latest work with PZ Cussons: a new visual brand identity for Imperial Leather.

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Autopack, the independent integrator of automated packaging lines, has supplied P&B (Foods) Ltd with a bespoke solution, designed for sauces.

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Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV
Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.
Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls
Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.
Schoolgirl traumatised after being wrongly sent to England for abortion
The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.
Five taken to hospital after 15-vehicle crash on M73
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene just before midnight.