Transport firms put brakes on September price rises, warns ONS
Just 9.7 per cent of UK transport and storage businesses expect to raise prices in September, down sharply from 15.8 per cent in August and the lowest level of any major sector…
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UK Plastic Recycling Costs Double In 2026, Retailers Call For Reform, BRC Says
The average price per tonne for plastic under the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has doubled in the past year, according the BRC.
Retailers warn packaging charges have doubled as BRC calls for PRN reform
Retailers are facing a more than £100m increase in packaging costs this year after the average price of plastic Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) more than doubled, according to the…
Renewed price pressure for grocers as global shipping costs soar
Freight rates have jumped sharply for grocers across key shipping corridors including the Red Sea, Panama Canal, Black Sea and Europe’s Rhine as war and drought disrupt global…
UK potato crop faces heatwave squeeze as wholesale prices surge 40%
British potato growers have warned supermarkets to expect smaller spuds and potentially tighter supplies after prolonged heat and drought disrupted crop growth across the UK…
Mondi H1 Underlying EBITDA Declines Amid Higher Input Costs
Packaging and paper group Mondi has reported a decline in first-half performance driven by lower selling prices and higher input costs.
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[Research] AI and price pressure are breaking the power of brands
The consumer in 2026 feels personally fairly resilient, but trusts the economy less and less. According to consultancy Roland Berger, that paradox forms the core of a new…
Flexible Packaging Europe Sees Raw-Material Prices Surge In Q2 2026
Prices for the raw materials used in flexible packaging rose significantly in Q2 2026, according to Flexible Packaging Europe.
Carrefour To Cut 5,000 Tonnes Of Plastic From Packaging
Carrefour has announced plans to cut more than 5,000 tonnes of plastic from its packaging, in response to prices and availability.