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Avantium celebrates triple ISO certification
Avantium celebrates triple ISO certification
The company was awarded the ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 certifications.
Emerald Packaging joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Emerald Packaging joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Joining the Initiative aligns with the company’s belief “that circularity is achievable when recyclers can sell the material at a profit.”
Syspro acquires Evocon
Syspro acquires Evocon
Following the acquisition, the Evocon solution will be made available to Syspro’s customers around the world.
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics
Injection moulding business MGS Technical Plastics has been acquired by its three directors in a full management buyout.
Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its state-of-the-art plant in Stockport.
Packaging in 2026 | This could be the year of scalable re-use

Denise Mathieson, partner & head of packaging, design and programme delivery, Waitrose.

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Re:Water invests £2m in new UK site to accelerate growth

Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water tis set to quadruple production to support major grocery, retail and hospitality contracts.

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Stora Enso unveils lightweight GC1 folding boxboard with ‘premium visual performance’

Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) targeted at brands seeking premium visual impact and efficient material use.

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Packaging Innovations | Coveris to showcase award-winning innovation

Coveris Group will be showcasing its product offering at Packaging Innovations 2026 after being named Packaging Company of the Year at the 2025 UK Packaging Awards.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 23 January 2026

Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

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Sadie Frost says Mail put 'price on my head' for stories
Sadie Frost says Mail put 'price on my head' for stories
The actress said she had been 'violated' by journalists allegedly hacking her phone, in her case against the paper's publisher.
Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced
Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced
The home secretary told Parliament she wants to make better use of technology - such as live facial recognition and AI.
Asylum seeker guilty of raping woman, 18, in park
Asylum seeker guilty of raping woman, 18, in park
Sheraz Malik, 28, is convicted of two counts of rape in June last year in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?
One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?
BBC Sport looks at some of the players that have been linked with moves before the Premier League transfer deadline on 2 February at 19:00 GMT.
One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?
One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?
BBC Sport looks at some of the players that have been linked with moves before the Premier League transfer deadline on 2 February at 19:00 GMT.