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Industry news FPA Friday Digest - 03/07/26 - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 03 July 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 03 July 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 03 July 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Panesar Foods Invests in YPS shrink wrapping technology YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has supplied new automated shrink wrapping equipment to Panesar Foods as the manufacturer expands production at its West Midlands facility. The repeat investment is said to reflect Panesar Foods’ confidence in YPS machinery and the company’s in-house engineering support. Founded in 1992, Panesar Foods produces spices and sauces for a broad customer […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news URG: Data, AI, and Trust Will Define Recycled Parts Growth Kristi Werner, of United Recyclers Group, says professional auto recyclers must improve data quality, imagery, customer service and cybersecurity as online parts sales grow. She also explains how Auto Part Search, AI and certification can help strengthen trust, visibility and profitability in recycled OEM parts. Auto Recycling World · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Fortnum & Mason director of online on why listening to customers is not a luxury Even when working for Fortnum & Mason, Sarah Wilkinson is blown away by the heritage department store’s attention to product provenance, brand authenticity and devotion to customer care. Wilkinson joined F&M two years ago as director of online, having previously worked for luxury fashion house Jimmy Choo. “It’s not until you come here that you... Retail Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news JLR Co-Develops Unique New Circular Concept Vehicle With Suppliers To Drive Down Carbon Footprint JLR’s Project Cornerstone uses a Range Rover L460 body to demonstrate how recycled, bio-based and lower-impact materials could be applied to future vehicles. The project reworks 49 components, aiming to cut carbon impact while improving repairability, dismantling, reuse and material recovery at end of life. ATF Professional · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news A Guide to The Battery Compliance Fee: - WasteCare WasteCare · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news How to stop profits leaking across your multi-sites with simple, scalable automation Retailers and logistics operators have long spoken about sustainability, but the conversation is becoming more immediate, commercial and operational. That was the central message from a breakfast roundtable hosted by Retail Gazette and Schneider Electric. Senior figures from across grocery, fashion, hospitality, logistics and facilities gathered to discuss how energy efficiency, automation and … Retail Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Gaussion to Neuronostics This week’s UK tech funding deals include battery energy intelligence company Gaussion, digital biomarker platform Neuronostics and more. UKTN tracked £60.1m worth of UK tech investment this week (29 June to 3 July), a 64% week-on-week decrease across six funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Gaussion – £21m Sector: […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Is it really JUST a skills problem? Are we having a skills problem, an image problem, or both? At Interplas 2026, BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with industry experts to discuss the UK’s workforce & skills landscape. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 3rd July 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 3rd July 2026 Round-up includes awards of council contacts for the recycling of paper and cardboard, as well as maintenance services for a closed landfill site. Tenders and contract wins round-up 3rd July 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Springboks 2026 Collectible Cans - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Gate Fees Report 2025-26 - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Enviro – 3 more months of company reorganisation Gothenburg District Court has approved Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ request to extend its ongoing company reorganisation by three months, until 27 August 2026. A key aim of this extension is to complete the ongoing negotiations regarding long-term financing and to finalise a reorganisation plan. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Tyre Pyrolysis Oil Protocol for the UK One of the challenges for recyclers is how do they know when their product is no longer a waste. Clarity in end-of-waste is a much sought after status for any recycler. End-of-waste relaxes reporting and transporting requirements, reduces costs, and eases trade in the final product. In terms of tyre pyrolysis oil, the UK may... La entrada Tyre Pyrolysis Oil Protocol for the UK se publicó primer… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news LemFi acquires Wealth8 following FCA approval Cross-border financial platform LemFi has secured approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to acquire UK-based investment platform Wealth8, marking its official entry into the wealthtech sector. The acquisition allows LemFi to integrate long-term wealth-building and diversified investment portfolios into its existing product ecosystem. Originally launched as a remittance specialist, … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news North Warwickshire BC celebrates victory in Bromford Tunnel appeal - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Morrisons unveils Wimbledon-inspired marketing campaign Morrisons has launched a Grand Slam Doughnut which is made with a British strawberries and cream filling to celebrate the Wimbledon tennis tournament. The supermarket is also rolling out a… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news TOM & ecoFITTOM: A complete PVC-O system for resilient water network Manufactured with Molecor’s proprietary technology, TOM and ecoFITTOM boast enhanced ductility, sustainability and long-term reliability, making it a future-ready solution for more sustainable water infrastructure. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Dudley Council apologises over ‘frustrating’ bin collection delays Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has apologised for missed and delayed bin collections after opposition claimed the service was “out of control”. Data from the Dudley Labour Group showed that refuse collections were running on average 30% behind schedule. Food waste collections were reported to be 47% behind, while dry recycling collections lagged by 74% and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Taking LiBox Further: Inside the Design of the New LiBox 20 Hinge The post Taking LiBox Further: Inside the Design of the New LiBox 20 Hinge appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Action on responsible business failing to reach supply chains - Just Style Just Style · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Fanta launches multi-million-pound price-marked packs campaign A multi-million-pound investment has been made to launch £1.89 price-marked packs across the 2L Fanta range. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) said the move will help convenience retailers offer shoppers standout value ahead of the biggest sharing occasions of the summer – helping them drive the rate of sale across the Fanta range. PMPs communicate value […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Goodyear begins search for new CFO as Zamarro accepts new remit On 10 July 2026, Christina Zamarro will leave The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to take up a position with DePuy Synthes, ahead of the business’s planned separation from Johnson & Johnson. The company has named Scott Deakin to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 July. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Cegid Connections Retail proved why retail’s next leap starts on the shop floor Cegid Connections Retail, Cegid’s global user conference, roared into Prague last month with a clear message for the industry. Retail doesn’t need more noise. What it does need, is sharper execution. But what does that actually look like? The event brought together 400+ retail leaders from across the globe for two days of workshops, plenary... Retail Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Starling Bank to cut over 100 jobs in automation push Digital bank Starling is set to cut more than 100 jobs as it looks to deploy automation to simplify its operations. Staff were told this week that a major restructuring would take place with the goal of removing duplicate roles, first reported by Financial Times. According to the bank, the downsizing was needed following the completion […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news EU chemicals industry shows 'fragile improvement' amid high costs - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news WHICH? NAMES ALDI CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR JUNE – MARKING A PERFECT FIRST-HALF CLEAN SWEEP IN 2026 New analysis from consumer champion Which? has named Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for June 2026, based on a basket of 95 popular grocery items. The accolade secures an unbeaten run for Aldi across the first half of this year Even when loyalty discounts are taken into account, shoppers would still have paid much less at Aldi than for the same shop at Tesco (£194.67), Sainsbury’s (priced… Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Morrisons relaunches Market Street counters after customer outpouring Morrisons is bringing back its Market Street counters in response to customer feedback. Retail Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwaves drive dangerous ozone pollution across India Heatwaves are triggering sharp increases in ground-level ozone pollution across India, creating a growing threat to public health as climate change drives more frequent and intense periods of extreme heat, according to new research. The study, published in npj Clean Air, is the first comprehensive assessment of how heatwaves influence surface ozone levels across India […] Air Quality News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging EPR Nation of Sale Reporting Packaging EPR Nation of Sale Reporting is one of the most important new compliance requirements facing UK producers. Data collection began on 1 January 2026, and obligated businesses must now capture where packaging is supplied across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With the first annual submission due by 1 April 2027, producers should Der Beitrag Packaging EPR Nation of Sale Rep… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news OE tyre demand remains under pressure in May Global original equipment (OE) tyre demand remained weak in May 2026, while replacement markets continued to show a more mixed regional picture. Data published by Michelin and Pirelli indicates that subdued vehicle production, changing incentive schemes in China, inventory adjustments and weather-related disruption in North America continued to influence market demand. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Second Gov department quits X as it’s ‘unhealthy for democracy’ Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced she and her department will no longer use the social media platform X, claiming that “it isn’t healthy for our democracy”. Announced in a final post on the Elon Musk-owned platform, Nandy said: “I’ve decided to leave this platform and my Department will too. “A platform originally designed for […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news UK shoppers still favour sustainable packaging despite cost pressures, data shows New research from Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, reveals that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news From seaweed to sustainable manufacturing At Interplas 2026, Symbiotex co-exhibited with ARBURG, a collaboration that highlights the breadth of possibilities of this material. We spoke with Olivia Simpson, Managing Director at Symbiotex, to gather the ins and outs. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association marks 25th Anniversary The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) marked 25 years of serving the waste wood industry at a landmark anniversary Conference, Awards and evening Celebration at the Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club near Birmingham yesterday (July 2). Wood Recyclers Association · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news WRA announces 25th Anniversary Award Winners The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has revealed the winners of its 25th Anniversary Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the UK’s wood recycling sector. Wood Recyclers Association · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Livestock emissions heading 'dramatically' in wrong direction, study warns - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwaves, AI and water stress With Net Zero Week beginning tomorrow (4th July) Steve Harding explains why behavioural change may be our most overlooked climate technology As Britain prepares for another summer of heatwaves, attention will focus on water shortages, electricity demand and the resilience of critical infrastructure. Yet while policymakers debate reservoirs, grid upgrades and renewable generation, one of […] Environment Journal · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi named cheapest supermarket for sixth consecutive month Aldi has secured the title of the cheapest supermarket in June with an average price of £163.34, according to research from consumer analytics group Which?. This marks the sixth consecutive… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026