1:10 min Biobased Material
PEF
Sukano signs capacity reservation agreement for releaf® with Avantium
Avantium announces that Sukano AG has signed a capacity reservation agreement for Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate), marketed as releaf®. Masterbatches are specialty additive and colour concentrates that improve plastics performance during manufacturing and amplify its ...
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1:44 min Management
Collaboration
Billion and ENGEL enter into new partnership
French injection moulding machine manufacturer Billion SAS and ENGEL have entered into a strategic partnership, setting a clear course for the long term: Billion will remain the central point of contact for servicing existing Billion machines, while ENGEL takes on the role of ...
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1:23 min PET films, trays, cups
Packaging Alternatives
UK: Replacing PE-lined trays for protein with PET for lower Extended Producer Responsibility and Recyclability Assessment Methodology fees
In July 2026 Defra and Pack UK provided an update to the Recycling Assessment Methodology that has made PE-lined PET trays, commonly used in raw protein packaging like chicken breast and minced beef, ‘Red’ rated.
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