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Industry news Environment Agency launches criminal proceedings against former Southern Water CEO - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Retailer receives £2m fine after mouse infestations force emergency store closures One of Britain’s largest discount retailers has been fined £2 million after admitting serious food hygiene offences linked to widespread mouse infestations at three Birmingham stores, in a prosecution likely to renew attention on the need for rigorous pest control and food safety management across large retail estates. B&M Retail pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates’ […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Purr & Meow unveils new look and upgraded recipes Purr & Meow has taken a wellbeing-led approach through functional recipes designed to support cats through life stages and health needs The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Cyber startup Ossprey raises £2m to tackle AI supply chain threats London-based software supply chain security startup Ossprey has raised $2.65m (£2m) in a pre-seed funding round to support its technology tackling malicious code threats. Founded by Nate Dunning and David Read, Ossprey develops continuous scanning technology that inspects open-source software dependencies for malicious code before they enter production environments. The platform addresses secur… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Why councils should not wait for Westminster to fix social care - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (October 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news World Cup boots rapid grocery delivery to yearly share highs Fmcg sales via quick commerce services like Deliveroo, Uber Eats and supermarkets’ own rapid delivery apps hit 14% of all online grocery sales on the day of the England football team’s World Cup quarter-final match, the data shows The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news World Cup boosts rapid grocery delivery to yearly share highs Fmcg sales via quick commerce services like Deliveroo, Uber Eats and supermarkets’ own rapid delivery apps hit 14% of all online grocery sales on the day of the England football team’s World Cup quarter-final match, the data shows The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Responsible Glass publishes draft global sustainability standard MRW Responsible Glass publishes draft global sustainability standard Coalition glassmaking sector groups launch consultation on framework draft for creating new global certification scheme Responsible Glass publishes draft global sustainability standard Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Can we have a world without PFAS? - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news MPAS sets out priorities for Scottish Government - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Armchairs in solid wood - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news KOMPISHÄNG Hanging storage with 3 compartments, green, 40x30x66 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news KOMPISHÄNG Plant pot, jute, 32 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Shipping lithium safely: UKBIC webinar offers handling advice The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre will hold a free webinar in September covering the packaging, handling and international shipment of lithium-ion cells. The 45-minute session, From cell to shipment: Shipping & Compliance for UN 3480 Lithium-ion Batteries, will examine how manufacturers can protect cells in transit while safeguarding employees responsible for handling and preparing shipme… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘The numbers no longer worked’: Myth Drinks founder shutters brands The founder of non-alcoholic spirits brand Myth Drinks has shuttered the brand after six years, after US tariffs locked it out of its core market The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Summary of OPSS Consultation Fireworks and Pyrotechnics in the UK - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Ireland’s EV Scrappage Scheme Closes Within Hours Ireland’s ICE2EV scrappage pilot closed within hours after reaching its application cap. While the scheme showed strong demand for EV support, it also raised questions about scale, fairness and the importance of ensuring older petrol and diesel vehicles are processed through authorised treatment facilities. Auto Recycling World · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Eshalomi appointed MHCLG minister - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news B&M fined £2m after council exposes mouse infestations - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Meat giant JBS's $6bn global expansion faces landmark legal challenge Greenpeace has petitioned a Dutch court to force JBS to divulge details behind expansion plans, which the campaign group claims pose major threat to the climate, the environment, and human rights BusinessGreen · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Meat giant JBS's $6bn global expansion faces landmark legal challenge - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news TopGum unveils new longevity-focused gummies line Gummy manufacturer TopGum has unveiled a new collection of plant-based gummies that address key needs within the growing longevity category. FoodBev Media · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news What does Burnham’s AI Minister appointment mean for the sector? The cabinet appointments of Prime Minister Andy Burnham have naturally given way to a flurry of speculation as to where the government is heading, with the assembling of his top team offering an early signal of the priorities of his leadership. Among the more controversial decisions was the scrapping of the Department for Science, Innovation […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news From shelf to scroll: what viral product launches reveal about the new marketing playbook As the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino, which became a viral sensation in the US when launched in 2017, comes to the UK for the first time – it is clear that… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Youfa Kunda commissions first spiral welded pipe line Guangxi Youfa Kunda Pipelines Technology has commissioned its first spiral welded steel pipe production line. This marks the start of operations for Youfa Group's production base in Qinzhou City, Guangxi Province. The base will have three spiral welded steel pipe production lines and two straight seam welded pipe production lines with a total capacity of 400,000 tonnes/year, Kallanish notes. It… Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Sihl debuts aqueous inkjet-coated PE films for label converters - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Airbus to test foldable wing designs for more efficient aircraft - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Scientists develop ‘super-enzyme’ that digests one of the world’s toughest plastics We need to recycle more, and crucially, recycle better The Independent — Climate · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Accelerated spirit ageing tech company Reactory goes global Reactory claims its tech can age whiskey and rum in ‘days not decades’ The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Dash launches first on-pack promotion Soft drinks brand Dash has launched its first-ever nationwide on-pack promotion which gives shoppers the chance to win a Mini Cooper alongside a range of prizes. Running throughout July and… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Before and after pictures reveal devastating impact of back-to-back heatwaves on the UK Back-to-back heatwaves have taken a toll on the UK’s green spaces and farmland The Independent — Climate · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Planning permission granted for Darlington plastic film recycling plant Chemical recycling company Endolys has secured planning permission for its £125 million plastic film recycling facility in Darlington. The development will begin construction on the former Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Works site on Yarm Road, which has remained dormant since 2021. Planning approval has been given for Endolys to install 12 advanced pyrolysis units at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Setting the Standard for Green Parts Since Day One Phil DeGroot, Director of The Green Parts Specialists, explains why quality assurance has always been central to the company’s approach to green parts. From inspection and grading to VRA certification and traceability, the business says its focus remains on giving repairers, insurers and bodyshops complete confidence in every OEM green part supplied. ATF Professional · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Biesterfeld expands cooperation with SAERTEX to Norway SAERTEX manufactures multiaxial non-crimp fabrics (NCF) and composite reinforcement solutions. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Kellogg’s expands Bluey partnership with non-HFSS multigrain snack bars Kellogg’s is expanding its partnership with children’s entertainment brand Bluey with the launch of a new range of non-HFSS multigrain snack bars in the UK. FoodBev Media · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Reform UK demands PM Burnham devolve control over asylum housing - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Council data prompts call for review of Dangerous Wild Animals Act - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news CATL and Solarpro sign 2GWh sodium-ion storage agreement CATL and renewable energy contractor Solarpro have signed a cooperation agreement covering 2GWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems for projects in Europe. The companies plan to deploy what they describe as the first large-scale sodium-ion battery storage project in Central and Eastern Europe during 2026. Neither the capacity nor location of the first project… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Study: European heatwave could cost farmers €2bn in lost revenue Forecasts suggest crop harvests are likely to be hit hard by record-breaking high temperatures and dry conditions BusinessGreen · 22 Jul 2026