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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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Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.
Stellar showing and ultimate defeat increases intrigue around England
England put in a superb showing against France, only adding to the intrigue around a dismal Six Nations campaign overall
Unbalanced Man City cling to faint title hopes as Haaland struggles
Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before Man City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal in the Premier League title race.
Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.