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Campaigners have responded to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that calls for plain packaging on sweets, crisps and high-sugar drinks in order to tackle obesity.

An MBO team has now emerged as the potential future owner of Arjowiggins Fine Papers' Stoneywood and Chartham mills after lengthy negotiations with a preferred bidder failed to come to fruition.

Bridger Packaging has hired six new skilled members of staff to accommodate a boost in demand the resulted from a near-£1m haul of new Bobst kit.

The Guardian will extend its use of compostable wrap to UK copies of Guardian Weekly, its international news magazine, starting with the next edition to be sent out to subscribers.

Avery Dennison is set to launch the industry’s first-ever facestock made from recycled polyethylene (rPE) following the completion of print and dispensing trials.

Heidelberg has acquired German software developer Crispy Mountain as the latest part of its ongoing digital transformation.

Personalised print specialist Printster has bolstered its portfolio with the addition of personalised flip-flops and the expansion of its existing range of colourful socks.

EventureWorks has taken on two Roland DG Texart XT-640 printers to speed up its turnaround times and reduce its footprint.

UK private equity fund Elaghmore has acquired wide-format printer Gardners.

VGL has implemented the Vism project management software system to save time and improve customer service and satisfaction for its installation process.