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Boxon unveils its next generation of rPET Big Bags
The new solution is the first Big Bag approved for direct food contact.
Geon Performance Solutions acquires Arkadia Plastics Inc
The move will expand Geon’s reach as well as its TPU and TPE offerings.
Encyclis sells 50% ownership stake in the Dublin Waste to Energy facility
The sale to the Universities Superannuation Scheme will secure the continued success of Dublin Waste to Energy.
Selenis expands its industrial headquarters in Portugal
The move will see the site’s capacity doubled by the third quarter of 2027.
Jaguar Land Rover joins the Global Impact Coalition
JLR will aid with the second phase of GIC’s Automotive Plastics Circularity project.

Today is the final deadline for entries submission for the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026, and Packaging News is urging companies and brands to complete their entry.

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Modern Milkman, the British scale-up reimagining the traditional milk round, has become the first company in the UK to introduce the home-compostable bread bag from Treetop Biopak to its customers.

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Lalique Beauty, part of the Lalique Group, rooted in the heritage of the iconic Lalique crystal house, has enlisted the expertise of DS Smith to design and manufacture folding boxes and inserts in support of the launch of its new home fragrance collection, Tales of Light.

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At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf (7–13 May), Metsä Board, a leading European producer of fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, will showcase how its ‘Lead the Pack’ strategy.

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Suzano, one of the world’s largest pulp producers for packaging, has made what it says is significant progress in its social investment strategy over the past five years.

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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait
Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.
Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre
A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of
Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.