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Silgan’s proposed $3.4bn Trivium deal raises UK food-packaging supply questions

Silgan and American Industrial Partners propose a $3.4bn acquisition of Trivium, with potential implications for UK metal-packaging supply chains.

19 October 2026 · Business & Investment

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Glens of Antrim Potatoes stops production after entering administration

The Northern Ireland potato packer and crisp manufacturer has ceased trading, leaving almost 95 employees redundant and creating an immediate capacity and supply-continuity issue…

22 September 2026 · Business & Investment

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Northern Pasta Company moves from small-scale production into a 12,000 sq ft factory

The Lancashire manufacturer is scaling from a small operation into a purpose-developed factory, highlighting the engineering systems needed when output and organisational complexity rise…

18 September 2026 · Business & Investment

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