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Industry news State of Industry: Insights Webinar - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news From start-up to trusted partner: OMS LubriTek celebrates a decade of growth At Interplas 2026, BP&R spoke with Jamie Shaw, Director at OMS LubriTek, about the company’s 10th anniversary, highlighting their show participation, past challenges, memorable milestones and future direction. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news MRF Tyres extends New Zealand Rally Championship control tyre deal MRF Tyres has confirmed the expansion of its agreement with the New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC), which will see the Indian tyre manufacturer continue as the control tyre supplier for the series through to the end of the 2027 season and also extend its deal to include the Rally Challenge classes. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Goplasticpallets.com unveils new extra-large foldable pallet boxes Goplasticpallets.com has launched two new extra-large foldable pallet boxes to help manufacturers, distributors and logistics companies to store, move and transport oversized and unusually shaped products more efficiently. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Lidingö Bilcenter joins Citira Lidingö Bilcenter, a service point on the island of Lidingö just east of Stockholm, is joining forces with Citira. The transaction advances the expansion of Citira's service coverage around Stockholm. Founded in 1995, Lidingö Bilcenter has had a strong and lasting reputation in the local community for many years. Taking over the business in 2016, Niclas Lind has further strengthened its local b… Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news USDA urged to expand cotton plan to more fibres Congresswoman calls for Great American Cotton plan to include more natural fibres WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has called […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Scotland Against Modern Slavery reaches over 60 members SCOTLAND Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) has reached 63 partner organisations following the addition of Tunnock’s and Macphie. The new partnerships with the family-owned manufacturers marks a ‘significant’ step in expanding SAMS’ reach across the Scottish business community – bringing together organisations committed to raising awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking, supporting survivo… Packaging Scotland · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news OPERATIONS REPORT: From Northern Powerhouse to European leader - Duni Poppies charts a new era in UK tabletop - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Fight the Power - Demolition News Demolition News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Mike Hanson: Training tomorrow’s chefs – embedding sustainability and health in college and in kitchen How chef training must evolve to embed sustainability, plant-rich menus, and health into colleges and professional kitchens Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Manchesterism’ works. Now the UK should follow For too long, Britain’s innovation strategy has been caught between two competing instincts. We celebrate world-class research wherever it exists, but too often concentrate investment and decision-making in too few places. The result is a country that generates extraordinary scientific breakthroughs, yet struggles to commercialise them at scale. If, or should I say when, Andy […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Arburg Showcases Digital Services & Software at Fakuma 2026 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Guardian PM leadership open letter Guardian PM leadership open letter Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 02/07/2026 - 10:58 Guid from Dynamics e8c0342b-f975-f111-ab0f-6045bd0f2549 Campaign Code FC-02519 Function 247960001 Friends of the Earth (EWNI) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Bond International CFO shortlisted in 2026 Private Business Awards Scott Christian, Chief Financial Officer at Bond International, has been shortlisted for CFO of the Year at the Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO. The awards celebrate the best private and PE-backed businesses in the UK with a turnover of £10m - £500m. Last year's inaugural awards saw winners including Totalmobile, Flagstone Group and Cycle Pharma. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Transense names Bartec as distributor of Translogik tools in USA Transense Technologies plc’s Translogik division has appointed Bartec USA LLC as a distributor of its TLGX tyre inspection tools and Tiretask tyre lifecycle management software in the United States. Bartec USA, which is known for its TPMS, will offer Translogik's tyre inspection tools and Tiretask software directly to fleet operators and commercial vehicle customers across the USA, Canada and M… Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Landsec’s Ben Padley on why activations at Piccadilly Lights are a must The Piccadilly Lights are a familiar sight to any tourist, local or commuter. Turning 118 years old this year, it is one of the most well known out-of-home locations in the UK and always popular with tourists. Under the lights there is The Venue at Piccadilly Lights, an experience space that allows brands to set... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Rubies in the Rubble expands its range at Ocado Rubies in the Rubble has launched a range of three new hot sauces alongside their listing of ketchup, mayo, and mustard. The brand, which creates condiments from surplus ingredients, has… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Sumitomo (SHI) Demag strengthens presence in Turkey with new sales agent Vincita Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is strengthening its presence in Turkey by appointing Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new local sales agent. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Operations Administrator - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news New EU packaging rules on the horizon, but consumers still have limited trust in green labels - Renewi Renewi · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Uzbek subsidies ‘raise labour rights fears’ New subsidies for Uzbekistan’s cotton-textile clusters risk entrenching farmer coercion unless tied to genuine reforms TASHKENT — Labour rights advocates […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Continental to build first wind farm near Korbach tyre plant Continental has decided to build its first company-owned wind farm near its tyre plant in Korbach, in the municipality of Twistetal (Hesse, Germany). It will supply electricity to the tyre plant in Korbach about 8km away. Together with existing photovoltaic systems, the three planned wind turbines will cover around two-thirds of the tyre plant’s electricity demand. The turbines can generate aro… Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola ultimate festival season | Coca-Cola Ireland - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Clarks steps up European expansion after return to profit Clarks has opened a new store at Santangelo Outlet Village in Italy as it accelerates its expansion across Europe. The opening forms part of a wider growth strategy spanning retail, wholesale, franchise partnerships and marketplaces, with Clarks targeting between 15 and 20 new European stores this year. It said the new Italian outlet follows recent... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Griffiths Waste Management secures £2m for Swansea MRF Griffiths Waste Management has secured £2 million in funding from the Development Bank of Wales for a new materials recycling facility (MRF) in Swansea. The family-owned business, part of the Gavin Griffiths Group, said the investment marks a significant step forward in its operational capacity, with the new facility expected to substantially increase recycling throughput … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Value expected to outperform total apparel market to 2030 - Just Style Just Style · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES VIRAL LE PETIT POULET ROSÉ IN A MAGNUM BOTTLE FOR JUST £11.99 Wine lovers are set to flock to Aldi as it announces the launch of the Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum (£11.99, 150cl). Landing in stores on 6th July, this supersized bottle of the viral ‘Chicken Wine’ is set to cause a frenzy amongst rosé fanatics. The launch follows the im-peck-able success of Le Petit Poulet […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Speedo unveils playful Minions & Monsters collaboration Swimwear brand Speedo has partnered with Illumination’s Minions and Monsters film to launch a limited edition collection. The new collection “reimagines classic swimwear silhouettes through a fashion-led lens”. It is inspired by the Minion’s mischievous nature. This is the first collaboration of its kind for Speedo and is a step into “the worlds of entertainment,... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Chris Packham vows Pret boycott in chicken welfare row Chris Packham has joined a growing campaign against Pret A Manger after the food-to-go chain pushed back a pledge to phase out fast-growing chicken breeds. The naturalist said he would… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Cystic Fibrosis Trust call for action on air quality Poor air quality may significantly worsen health outcomes for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a new evidence review that highlights growing concerns over the impact of both outdoor pollution and climate change on the condition. Commissioned by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, the review examined existing research into how environmental factors affect people […] Air Quality News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Applied Nutrition launches GLP-1 support range with Holland & Barrett Applied Nutrition has launched a new GLP-1 friendly supplement support range exclusively with Holland & Barrett, as demand grows around clinical weight-management programmes. The sports nutrition and wellness brand said… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Firms in the capital ‘fear economic decline’ A concerning proportion of businesses in London expect the UK to go through economic decline over the next 12 months, according to new research. In the latest economic survey conducted by the London Chamber of Commerce, it was found that as many as 60% of London firms expect some level of decline in the next […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Jinko ESS and Taliva Energy contract for 400MWh Eastern European BESS portfolio China's Jinko ESS and Türkiye's Taliva Energy have signed contracts covering a 400MWh portfolio of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across multiple utility-scale developments in Eastern Europe.The agreement, announced during Intersolar Europe in Munich, expands the partnership between the two companies and covers projects in Romania, Türkiye . . . to continue reading this… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Give it up for the Plastic Revolution At Interplas 2026, BP&R spoke with Tristan Hessing, Founder, and Gill Barker, Marketing Manager at Future Makers UK, about the Plastic Revolution projects and their impact across the industry. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Asia drives cotton import rebound Asia’s rising cotton import demand, led by India and China, comes amid tighter production, evolving trade flows and new US […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Lidl expands self-scanning trial to 37 more shops Lidl GB is expanding its Lidl & go self-scanning trial to 37 more stores across the UK, following “positive customer feedback” from its initial seven-store pilot. The phased rollout will… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Lidl expands self-scanning trial to 37 more shops Lidl GB is expanding its Lidl & go self-scanning trial to 37 more stores across the UK, following “positive customer feedback” from its initial seven-store pilot. Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Parfetts shifts to AI-powered digital platform Wholesaler Parfetts has shifted to digital and AI-driven product management across its entire business, becoming one of the first UK wholesalers to require suppliers to submit product information through a… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news OurCoop backs 36 new community co-ops as local ownership drive grows OurCoop has supported the development of 36 new member-owned businesses across the UK since 2022 through partnerships with Plunkett UK and Co-operative Futures. The society, which was formed in January… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi trials earlier store closures as it looks to protect low prices Aldi is trialling earlier closing times at selected UK stores as the discounter looks for new ways to keep costs down and protect its low-price model. Some stores will close… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026