UK
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DS Smith, Absolut Vodka unveil recyclable brown box packaging for flavoured spirits range
The new fibre-based corrugated packaging solution replaces glossy white formats for selected variants, reinforcing sustainability and supply chain efficiency goals in the global spirits sector.
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UK Parliament advances digital waste tracking legislation, targeting 100,000 operators by October 2027
The UK’s new system replaces paper with real-time data, closing the loopholes that rogue operators exploit.
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Saica Pack’s US$12.6M Hartlepool warehouse goes live with 9,000 pallet capacity, solar power
The 9,000-pallet capacity allows Saica to buffer inventory closer to customers, reducing lead times and improving supply chain reliability for packaging buyers across the region.
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Nextek, Coveris open COtooCLEAN food-grade recycling plant in Lincolnshire using supercritical CO₂ extraction
COtooCLEAN uses supercritical CO₂, carbon dioxide at a temperature and pressure where it behaves as both a liquid and a gas, to penetrate the plastic matrix and extract contaminants at a molecular level.
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Cullen invests US$6.3M in Glasgow expansion, targeting doubled output with in-house moulded fibre machine
The expansion comes as EPR regulations reshape the economics of packaging across the UK, accelerating the shift away from plastic and driving brands to seek reliable domestic alternatives at pace.
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Aldi to remove 44 ingredients from private label products by 2027
The company will roll out reformulated products in phases through December 2027.
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Konica Minolta UK Partners with Connect Print to expand production print portfolio across commercial, public sectors
Warren Beard, managing director of Connect Print, explained that the partnership strengthens the company’s ability to deliver reliable, commercially sound solutions without changing who they are.
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Sidel unveils returnable PET still water bottle, 10% lighter with 25 washing cycles
Returnable bottles designed for carbonated beverages are engineered to withstand internal pressure from dissolved CO₂, requiring thicker walls and heavier weights.
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Smurfit Westrock’s recyclable seafood box replaces Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) for Keltic Seafare
Smurfit Westrock’s paper-based alternative offers comparable thermal performance without the environmental persistence of plastic foam.
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Nextek, Coveris start COtooCLEAN plant in Lincolnshire to recycle food-grade flexible films
COtooCLEAN uses supercritical CO₂, carbon dioxide at a temperature and pressure where it behaves as both a liquid and a gas, to penetrate the plastic matrix and extract contaminants at a molecular level.