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Industry news Aldi launches cut-price tequila range for National Tequila Day Aldi is rolling out a cut-price tequila line-up ahead of National Tequila Day, with its award-winning Cavalo Tequila Blanco leading the range. The discounter’s Cavalo Tequila Blanco, priced at £11.99… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news WATCH: What is the most important aspect of CEMS monitoring? - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Aurubis opens landmark Complex Recycling Plant in Hamburg Aurubis AG has unveiled a pioneering recycling plant in Hamburg, strengthening its position in non‑ferrous metals and copper recycling. The new Complex Recycling Hamburg (CRH) facility brings multiple smelting capabilities together in one unit, allowing copper, lead and sulphur‑bearing raw materials to be processed within a single plant for the first time. Following two‑and‑a‑half years… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Foundation for Water Research publishes recommendations to support delivery of a new vision for water A new report from the Foundation for Water Research (FWR), published on Friday 3 July 2026, has reinforced calls for regional water planning and an evidence-led approach to reforming the […] Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Worldmodeldata raises £7m to accelerate gaming data for AI training Worldmodeldata, a Cambridge-based startup building a database of video game-generated training data for next generation AI, has raised £7m in seed funding as it emerges from stealth. The startup says world models – an AI system’s internal understanding of how the world works – will form the backbone of the next generation of AI. Rather […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Dual-bubble approach boosts microplastic removal from wastewater past 90% Researchers at RMIT University have engineered a highly effective method to extract microplastics from wastewater by combining microbubbles and nanobubbles. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news German rapeseed meal exports well below the previous year’s level - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Continental sells ContiTech to Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion ContiTech has a new owner, with an affiliate of UK-headquartered private equity firm Lone Star Funds acquiring the business from Continental for €4.0 billion. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, also includes performance-based components of up to €250 million in subsequent years. Once completed, Lone Star Funds will take over all of ContiTech’s business operations worldwid… Tyrepress · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news McCain marks Manufacturing Academy graduation McCain Foods has celebrated the latest graduates from its Manufacturing Academy, with 18 apprentices completing the internal training programme. The brand held a graduation ceremony at its Scarborough headquarters last… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news WRAP finds MRF gate fees on the rise as organics fees fall WRAP has published the results of its 19th annual gate fees survey, with median gross Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) back up after falling last year. The findings for 2025/26 show a mixed picture across the waste management sector, with increases in Energy from Waste (EfW) and landfill costs offset by reductions in anaerobic digestion (AD) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news GLP-1 food labels ‘risk putting off shoppers’ Food brands risk alienating mainstream shoppers if they explicitly label products as “GLP-1-friendly”, despite growing demand from consumers using weight-loss treatments such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy. New research from… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news ASOS names Manoja Josyula propositions director ASOS has appointed Manoja Josyula as director of propositions on a permanent basis. Josyula joined the business in March on an interim basis and will now continue in the role permanently. She succeeds Macy Hong, ASOS’ former head of loyalty and customer engagement, who left the company in February. Josyula will report to Ben Blake,... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Russell & Bromley shuts final stores outside Next rescue deal Russell & Bromley has closed all 33 of its remaining stores after collapsing into administration earlier this year. The footwear retailer’s final closures include its two Scottish stores, at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter and on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. The closures come after Next agreed to buy the Russell & Bromley brand and certain assets out... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Raven expands toner portfolio Raven adds Sharp and Kyocera products for aftermarket dealer networks worldwide. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news L’Oréal and Mondelez turn to AI to speed up product innovation Consumer goods giants including L’Oréal and Mondelez are using artificial intelligence to develop new products faster. L’Oréal said AI has helped it create products four times faster than before by identifying molecules in skincare products that can be repurposed for use in shampoo. The French beauty giant, which started using AI in its laboratories four... Retail 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 plans. The group said Steiner, who co-founded Ocado in 2000, would stay on as chief executive for around two more years while it works to... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Germany moves circular economy into action Federal action programme prioritises procurement, repair, reuse and circular business models through 2027. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news 7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max 95 ‘Slurpee’ colourway 7-Eleven has sued Nike over claims the sportswear giant copied the convenience retailer’s signature colour scheme for an upcoming Air Max 95 release. The retailer filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas, accusing Nike of using a “confusingly similar” version of its orange, green and red stripe branding on a new trainer due to... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Pirelli acquiring 25% stake in 'virtual sensor' startup - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Retail park boom sparks warning over shortage of space Retailers are facing a growing shortage of retail park space as discounters, fashion chains, gyms and convenience-led operators compete for out-of-town sites. Vacancy rates across the sector have fallen close to record lows, with landlords warning there is limited space left, particularly for larger stores. The shift has been driven by rising demand from retailers... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Anglotech expands with fourth acquisition Advanced Imaging Systems joins Anglotech, strengthening Swindon coverage and national services. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Next eyes Harvey Nichols takeover as luxury retailer seeks buyer Next is preparing a potential bid for Harvey Nichols after the luxury department store chain was put up for sale, according to reports. The retailer is drawing up plans to make an offer for the business, which has been owned by Hong Kong billionaire Sir Dickson Poon for 35 years, Sky News reported. The talks... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Fortnum & Mason director of online on product provenance and giant biscuits Fortnum & Mason‘s director of online Sarah Wilkinson has swapped luxury shoes for hundreds of SKUs, moving from Jimmy Choo two years ago to the historic grocer. “It’s not until… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Electricity experts warn UK AI expansion will outpace capacity Data centres will soon need more energy that we can produce, although the picture is distorted due to the wildly misleading claims and phantom applications. Artificial intelligence is continuing to pose a huge headache for electricity producers, with a new report from Capgemini — AI meets the grid: shaping the data centre power play — showing that […] Environment Journal · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news NEG suspends production at Shelby plant - Glass International Glass International · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news How a chance discovery overturned one of photochemistry’s oldest dogmas - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Retail Sales Specialist-Kitchen and Appliances - IKEA Jobs IKEA UK newsroom · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news The Coca-Cola Fan Can Be A Bok Consumer Promotion 2026 Terms & Conditions - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Macca's drops its BIGGEST McCafé drinks range in over 30 years - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Boots Online Doctor launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Boots Online Doctor launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Free breakfast for summer: Morrisons and Kellogg's team up to feed families - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Suez secures planning consent for London biogas plant on appeal - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Burnham high street tax plan ‘could cost £880m a year’ Andy Burnham’s plan to overhaul business rates in favour of small high street firms could cost around £880m a year, according to new analysis. The proposals would lift more than 140,000 additional small premises out of business rates altogether, forecasts from global tax firm Ryan suggest. Burnham has proposed increasing the threshold for 100 per... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news General Science launches AI lab with research partners - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Old El Paso revamps taco range in ‘biggest innovation push yet’ Old El Paso has unveiled its biggest wave of taco innovation to date, including new kits, cooking sauces and an upgraded crunchy taco range. The General Mills-owned brand said every… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Tex Tech now a Michelin company Michelin has completed its acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, under the terms announced on 2 January 2026 and after obtaining all the necessary approvals for the transaction. The company has financed the acquisition through available cash. Tyrepress · 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 charity formerly known as the Pedestrians’ Association, has written to Co-op interim chief executive Kate Allum claiming the retailer’s robot delivery partnership with Starship Technologies... Retail 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 Aldi Studio capsule collection across its 1,300 French stores on July 18, marking its first foray into clothing and accessories. The limited-edition summer range uses... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Nexos Group Energy Resilience for Ascension Island Nexos Group, a leading provider of consulting, engineering and integrated delivery services, has been awarded a first-of-its-kind project to support a more resilient, lower-carbon power system on one of the world’s most remote islands. Working with Encompass, the client responsible for operating and maintaining Ascension Island’s power station and utilities on behalf of the BBC World Service, N… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026