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Industry news Keep potatoes fresh for months with a simple storage tip UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Motorcyclist suffers life - threatening injurie in Old Hill crash UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi set to offer free vouchers following England’s historic win Aldi is set to offer its first 500 customers a £5 voucher following England’s early morning victory to celebrate the win. The £5 vouchers will be available from 8am on… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Government urged by TIMCON to cut pallet business red tape The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has written to the UK government calling for the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to be used as an opportunity to reduce the burden of unnecessary regulations on the pallet and timber packaging industry. Packaging News (UK) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news How Westfield is ‘at the forefront’ of the experiential retail shift As everybody in the industry knows, retail destinations are evolving far from being transactional to become much more experiential spaces. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Scaling Low-Carbon Aluminium: Renishaw’s Model Background As part of Renishaw’s commitment commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, the company has set a strategic target to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent by 2030. To reach this target, the company is focusing on the most material sources of Scope 3 emissions across its value chain. Renishaw’s analysis identified “purchased goods and services” and “capital goods… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Collapse of AMOC ocean current may already be locked in The fate of the Atlantic Ocean current that keeps Europe’s climate warm depends on our carbon emissions and the rate of ice melt from Greenland, but there is a chance that a shutdown is already inevitable New Scientist — Environment · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news LiBox 20 Hinge Now Available with a Limited-Time Launch Offer The post LiBox 20 Hinge Now Available with a Limited-Time Launch Offer appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Advanced Plastics Group appoints Peter Tyler as its Non-Executive Chair He brings board-level experience in engineering and manufacturing. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola renews recycling initiative with Merlin Entertainment Visitors to Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures Resort and Sea Life aquariums will be able to win prizes by recycling empty 500ml plastic bottles in reverse vending machines, as… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES ICE CREAM MACHINE BUT SHOPPERS NEED TO BE QUICK Summer just got a whole lot cooler with the launch of Aldi’s first ever Ice Cream Machine (£69.99). Part of the latest Modern Kitchen range, the game-changing appliance lands in stores from 16th July. But bargain hunters will need to scoop this one up fast, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! Create delicious homemade ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes and even frozen cocktails… Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Defra-funded report urges UK to move beyond recycling A new government-commissioned report has found that the UK remains focused on recycling and waste management rather than preventing waste in the first place. Produced by the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre (GPPC) for Defra, the Progressing Beyond Recycling for a Circular Economy report has reviewed research and innovation across six key sectors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association celebrates 25th Anniversary The Wood Recycler’s Association (WRA) celebrated its 25th anniversary last week. The event was attended by over 160 representatives from across the sector, including the CIWM, LARAC and FCC Environment. It included a daytime conference and awards ceremony hosted by renowned magician Ben Hanlin, followed by an evening celebration and BBQ. Mark Hayton, Chair of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Plans revealed to ‘transform’ Queens Arcade shopping centre Property development firm Landsec has submitted a planning application for the first phase of works to transform Queens Arcade shopping centre into a new food, beverage and leisure destination. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news How AI is reshaping the bricks and mortar experience AI has taken the retail industry by storm in recent years. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Is this the end of the line for TGJones? Last week, it was reported that up to 150 former WHSmith stores were set to shut, while rent cuts would apply to most of its remaining sites, as its owner Modella Capital won approval for a major restructuring of its estate. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Dead Bodies - Demolition News Demolition News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Microfibre survey shows weak supplier oversight Brands face a major blind spot on fibre fragmentation, with new research by retailer Lindex exposing low awareness and weak […] Ecotextile News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi gifts first 500 shoppers £5 voucher after England win Aldi is giving its first 500 customers a £5 voucher to “help shake off the Monday morning slump” after England won its places in the Fifa World Cup’s quarter-finals at 2am this morning. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Palatine backs OryxAlign for data centre expansion Private equity firm Palatine has announced an investment in OryxAlign, a UK-headquartered IT and network infrastructure management group, to expand its growth in the data centre market. Founded in 2006 by chief executive Carl Henriksen, OryxAlign employs approximately 130 people. The company specialises in delivering network design and build services, primarily targeting the built environment [… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Wildfires rage across southern Europe , forcing thousands to flee homes UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news West Midlands Mayor urges businesses to back £150m nature recovery plan - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Embracing Scalability And Efficiency In Age Of Mobility In today’s fast-paced commercial and mobility sectors, businesses are increasingly faced with the challenge of doing more with less. As industries continue to grow and evolve, the need for efficient, scalable solutions has never been more crucial. One area where this need is particularly evident is in data management, where companies must handle vast amounts of information quickly, accurately, … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Councils in England warn of £7bn funding gap - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Supported housing reform removes benefit “cliff edge” for thousands - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Greenvolt and BYD advance major Polish BESS project Greenvolt Power, part of the Greenvolt Group, has agreed a new supply deal with BYD Energy Storage for battery systems for the Siedlce Battery Energy Storage System in Poland. With a planned capacity of 600 MW / 2.4 GWh, it is set to become Poland’s largest battery storage facility and one of Europe’s biggest. The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Renewi works with TNO and partners on research into recycling wind turbine blades - Renewi Renewi · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news North London Repair Voucher trial: so what did we learn? We ran the UK’s first trial voucher scheme for electrical repairs to support high street repair shops, reduce waste and save households money. The Restart Project · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news EA launches investigation into thousands of tonnes of waste dumped in Bradford The Environment Agency has launched an investigation after several thousand tonnes of illegally dumped waste were discovered on land in central Bradford. Officers attended the site on Midland Road after receiving reports of illegal waste activity on 1 July 2026. Initial assessments estimated that several thousand tonnes of mixed household and commercial waste had been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Record AI investment drives strongest UK startup funding since 2022 UK startups and scaleups raised $17bn (£12.7bn) in venture capital funding during the first half of 2026, marking the strongest opening to a year since 2022 and a 102% increase on H1 2025, according to new analysis from HSBC Innovation Banking UK and Dealroom. Growth was driven by record levels of AI investment, renewed momentum […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news New report for Defra urges UK to build a more circular economy Too much activity is focused on recycling and waste management rather than preventing waste, a new report commissioned by Defra finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Duties on biodiesel imports to remain in place - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Startup LITILIT Brings Femtosecond Lasers to Scale LITILIT is developing one of the highest-capacity femtosecond laser production facilities in the world, designed to reach an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 lasers within a few years of launch. The company aims to address one of the key barriers to wider femtosecond laser adoption: the need for scalable, industrially practical production. Femtosecond laser startup LITILIT has begun de… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Sprite Summer | Coca-Cola Great Britain - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news World Cup summer tipped to deliver £4.2bn food and drink boost The 2026 Fifa World Cup is expected to deliver a £4.2bn boost to the UK food and drink sector, as pubs, restaurants, grocery delivery firms and hospitality venues prepare for… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Wholesaler Parfetts unveils major summer promotion Wholesaler Parfetts has launched a major summer promotion which was designed to help retailers boost profits with over 700 discounted deals. Running from 5 to 11 July, the wholesalers’ promotion… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Deliveroo and Pho launch student challenge to rethink takeaway packaging Deliveroo and Vietnamese restaurant group Pho have teamed up with Sheffield Hallam University to develop new sustainable packaging ideas for food delivery. The partnership marks the third year of Deliveroo’s… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Defiant Ocado CEO Tim Steiner to stay until 2028, but succession planning starts Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner will remain in the top job until the start of the 2028 financial year, as the online grocery technology firm sets out its leadership transition… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi takes aim at Lidl’s fashion success with first French apparel drop Aldi is making its first move into branded fashion in France, as it aims to follow Lidl’s success in turning supermarket merchandise into sought-after apparel. The retailer will launch its… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Co-op faces backlash over ‘dangerous’ grocery delivery robots Co-op is facing criticism over its use of autonomous grocery delivery robots, as campaigners warn the technology risks making pavements less safe and accessible for pedestrians. Living Streets, the walking… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026