Chester Medical Deal · Kadant Earnings Beat · Tesco Salmon Range

August 18, 2026

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by Packaura

Here’s this week’s Packaura roundup — 9 items across Packaging Industry, Materials & Recycling.

Every story links to its original source.

The TLDR

  • Packaging Industry: Chester Medical acquires supplements manufacturer
  • Materials & Recycling: Kadant reports improved revenue, earnings in Q2

Packaging Industry

Chester Medical acquires supplements manufacturer

Chester Medical has announced the acquisition of vitamin and health food manufacturer Power Health Products. Packaging News

Paranova works with Farne Salmon to extend Tesco Finest smoked salmon range

Paranova has supported the launch of Tesco’s new Finest smoked salmon products with its board packaging. Packaging News

Materials & Recycling

Kadant reports improved revenue, earnings in Q2

The industrial equipment provider says it has an equipment order backlog of some $340 million on its books. Recycling Today

EU packaging regulation criticized by US-based organization

A Washington-based group is urging the European Commission to hit the pause button on the newly enacted European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Recycling Today

From the blog this week

Eco-Friendly Toy Packaging: Cut Plastic, Keep Shelf Appeal

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How to Negotiate Extended Payment Terms With Your Packaging Supplier

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Curbside Recyclable Packaging: What Actually Gets Recycled

New on the site — Read the post

Type I, II, and III Glass: How to Pick the Right Grade

New on the site — Read the post

Glass vs Recycled Plastic: Sustainable Serum Packaging

New on the site — Read the post

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