Starting next month, California will enforce the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, requiring manufacturers to pay for recycling and disposal of their packaging. This law aims to reduce plastic waste and encourage recyclable packaging, but could increase grocery prices if companies pass fees to consumers. CalRecycle estimates household costs could rise by up to $190 annually if all costs are passed on, though actual increases may be lower if businesses absorb some expenses. About 5,700 large producers will face compliance costs averaging $450,000 yearly, potentially affecting prices for packaged goods buyers as well.
ImPact Biotech reported positive early results from its Phase 1 trial of Padeliporfin VTP in patients with locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic cancer. Of 12 patients treated, 75% have undergone or are scheduled for surgery, with over half achie...
Obra Capital has closed its fifth Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) offering, raising $403.6 million. This deal brings the firm's total CLO issuance to more than $2 billion across five deals in less than two years, demonstrating strong investor co...
eSoftware Associates has introduced a free five-minute AI readiness assessment to help regulated organizations identify and prioritize security risks related to sensitive file access in Microsoft 365 before deploying Copilot. The assessment highlight...
Balchem Corporation reported strong Q3 2026 results with net sales of $290.7 million, up 8.6% year-over-year, and net earnings of $46.7 million, a 16% increase. Growth was driven by all three segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and...
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded EssilorLuxottica's long-term credit rating to A+ with a stable outlook, recognizing the company's strong organic growth, solid cash flow, and robust balance sheet. The rating agency highlighted EssilorLuxottica's strat...
