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HunterLab launches its Agera L2 spectrophotometer/colourimeter
HunterLab launches its Agera L2 spectrophotometer/colourimeter
The colour measurement solution can be used with plastics, plastic recycling, packaging, retroreflective, and safety materials.
ADDMAN acquires Forecast 3D
ADDMAN acquires Forecast 3D
The move expands ADDMAN’s polymer production capabilities, digital infrastructure, and operations.
Exel Composites and Tratos sign a four-year frame agreement for composite conductor cores
Exel Composites and Tratos sign a four-year frame agreement for composite conductor cores
Exel Composites has signed a frame agreement with Tratos for the supply of composite conductor cores for the period 2026–2029.
Building confidence in recycled polyolefins
Building confidence in recycled polyolefins
Prof Edward Kosior at Nextek and Paul Marshall at NEXTLOOPP have recently conducted a multi-phase project to develop a comprehensive Polyolefin Challenge Test Guide.
Thermoforming made easy: CANNON's e-Forming series
Thermoforming made easy: CANNON's e-Forming series
At K Show, BP&R spoke with Giuseppe Dall’Ora, International Sales Manager – Thermoforming Division at the CANNON Group, to gather the inside scoop about the company’s new e-Forming series.
The Packaging News Podcast | Episode 15 – QR codes powered by GS1: putting theory into practice

This podcast explores the growing adoption of GS1 QR codes and their impact on businesses and packaging. Join industry experts from GS1, Tesco and Domino Printing Sciences.

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Packaging in 2026 | Adaptation will be as important as innovation

Greg Bentley, EU packaging director, Suntory Beverage and Food Packaging

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Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans

The Scottish Government is being urged by environmental campaigners to reshape its draft Circular Economy Strategy to address criticisms about a lack of focus on plastic waste.

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BCMPA continues to promote co-packing community to meet challenges

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, has seen another year of growth with new members, partnerships and consistent presence at industry events.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 2 January 2026

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

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Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed
Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.
'It hurts, it hurts a lot' - Skivington on pain of Gloucester slump
'It hurts, it hurts a lot' - Skivington on pain of Gloucester slump
Under-pressure George Skivington says he is enduring the hardest spell of his decade-long coaching career after Gloucester's miserable form continued with defeat away to Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday.
'No idea what just happened' - GB's Jones battles injury in Auckland win
'No idea what just happened' - GB's Jones battles injury in Auckland win
Britain's Francesca Jones says she had "no idea what just happened" after battling injury to reach the Auckland Classic quarter-finals.
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
Bethell century gives England Ashes silver lining
Bethell century gives England Ashes silver lining
Jacob Bethell's majestic maiden century gives England a lead of 119 after day four but Australia look on course to win the fifth Ashes Test.