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The rebrand marks a critical operational milestone as preparations accelerate for the scheme's implementation across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, currently scheduled to go live in October 2027.

Findlay, Ohio-based packaging manufacturer PaperTech has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bake-Best Trays, a specialist producer of pressed paperboard trays based in Redmond, Oregon.

PULP Ultra® is engineered to bridge the gap between sustainability and functional performance in the food-to-go sector. The material is composed of over 95% bagasse fibres, treated with a proprietary barrier spray coating of less than 5%.

Currently under development at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Northamptonshire, the facility is scheduled to become operational in late 2027. XPO Logistics has been appointed to project manage the build and will subsequently operate the site.

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have announced the completion of comprehensive safety assessments for pigs genetically engineered to resist Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome viruses (PRRSV).

Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc. has announced a significant regulatory milestone, becoming the first and only beverage brand to verify its entire portfolio under the Non-Ultraprocessed Food (Non-UPF) Verified Standard.

The launch addresses one of the most persistent operational pain points in the sector: the noise, maintenance, and pollution associated with generator use. Developed through extensive R&D with industry partners.

The investment serves as a validation of Divert’s industrial model, which aims to help major retailers and manufacturers comply with organic waste mandates while recovering value from unsold inventory.