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MCL demonstrates the importance of its ERP/MRP solutions at Interplas 2026
The company hopes to help businesses improve their production efficiency levels.
Essentra surpasses 2030 emissions target five years early
Essentra Components today announced that it has surpassed its 2030 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment five years ahead of schedule, by achieving a 62% reduction in scope one and two emissions against its 2019 baseline.
BlueAlp partners BioBTX to convert plastic waste into circular aromatics
The collaboration will see BlueAlp technologies installed at BioBTX’s plant in Delfzijl.
Amcor continues supplying containers for the Refill Coalition’s work with Ocado Retail
The pilot project is the first by a major UK supermarket that promotes reusable packaging.
Listgrove at Interplas 2026
Listgrove will be attending Interplas 2026, joining manufacturers, innovators, and industry leaders from across the plastics, packaging, recycling, and wider manufacturing sectors at the NEC Birmingham.

Companies and associations throughout the packaging supply chain have reacted to rumours that the Food and Drink Federation and British Retail Consortium are calling for the removal of the Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) system.

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Faerch’s 2025 Sustainability Report outlines the company’s progress on key sustainability topics, highlighting its delivery of circular, low-carbon food packaging solutions to the market.

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it was “sheer good fortune” that employees at an East London recycling firm were not killed or seriously injured due to safety breaches.

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As geopolitical tensions result in rising costs across the supply chain, Southgate Global said it is continuing to help customers improve efficiency and reduce spend through its strategic approach to warehouse solutions, including its new full-service Asset Tracking systems.

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Belgian food packaging specialist Galoppin Papier has invested in a Bobst Visioncut 106 LER Autoplaten die-cutter as the business continues to expand its folding carton capabilities.

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A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion
Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their admission that they spied on three league rivals this season.
UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'?
Channel 4 has wider questions to answer after allegations made by three women who took part in the show.
'Ghost brokers' targeting 16 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post
Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service