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Industry news ‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London A London council was facing a big bill to solve a flooding problem – then beavers came along and fixed it for free Positive News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Global study shows local species decline signals extinction risk A major new international study has found that species whose numbers are falling locally are more likely to face global extinction – but the picture is more complex than it first appears. Researchers from the University of St Andrews, working with partners around the world, analysed data from over 60,000 populations of 2,362 different species. […] Environment Journal · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news ZDHC steps up PFAS crackdown ZDHC tightens its stance on ‘forever chemicals’ in textiles, promising clearer testing rules and new manufacturing guidance AMSTERDAM — The […] Ecotextile News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Dan Kittredge: Is health the hook for food system transformation in hospitality and beyond? Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, discusses how nutrient density, soil health, and human wellbeing could accelerate food system transformation across hospitality, farming, and supply chains Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news From sustainability to resilience – but has anything changed? Jack Thompson, editor of TABLE’s Fodder newsletter, explores the context in which food’s latest buzzword is being used and why we need to interrogate what it actually means in practice Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Thatchers Cider launches ‘Pint Sized Walks’ Thatchers Cider has partnered with OS Maps to launch ‘Pint Sized Walks’, which is a collection of scenic pub walks across the UK which is designed to make it easier… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda boosts paid leave for reservist colleagues Asda is increasing support for colleagues connected to the Armed Forces with new leave policies for reservists and cadet force adult volunteers. The supermarket said reservist colleagues will receive 10… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Road to the Future: Driving Innovation Through Collaboration in Auto Recycling The 2026 Road to the Future Yard Tour brought international recycling professionals behind the scenes at leading Colorado facilities. Hosted by ari with URG, the event highlighted practical learning, peer collaboration, leadership and the growing role of AI in professional auto recycling. Auto Recycling World · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news F.Hinds Chairman: ‘170 years on, we’re betting on people, not algorithms’ As the family jeweller marks its 170th anniversary, chairman Andrew Hinds reflects on supply chains, soaring gold prices, AI and why the future of the high street still depends on human relationships. Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Partly Closes Historic Series B Raise at $500M Valuation and Announces Immediate US Market Expansion Automotive AI company Partly has raised $50 million at a $500 million valuation and launched in the US. Its Interpreter foundation model aims to reduce inefficiency across parts identification, sourcing and repair workflows in the $100 billion-plus collision repair market. Auto Recycling World · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news ICO flags data protection concerns across UK edtech The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned of a number of shortfalls in the data protection policies of edtech tools in UK schools. The UK data regulator recently published its Edtech examined report, outlining how it has worked with edtech providers to review and improve data protection practices within the sector. Though the ICO noted […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Airbag recalls: why safe disposal must become a priority for UK vehicle recyclers Airbag Disposal UK’s Ben Clarke discusses the scale of airbag recalls, the risks posed by defective inflators and why UK vehicle recyclers need clearer, safer and more compliant systems for recalled airbag identification, storage and disposal. ATF Professional · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK Government commits £50m to critical minerals industry The government has announced a £50 million investment package aimed at strengthening the UK’s supply of critical minerals. The funding is designed to bolster domestic production, reduce reliance on imported materials and support the development of more resilient supply chains for minerals used in products ranging from smartphones and white goods to electric vehicles. Ministers … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Air pollution in early pregnancy could increase depression risk Exposure to common air pollutants during the earliest weeks of pregnancy could increase the risk of experiencing persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Southern California, found that women exposed to higher levels of pollutants such as nitrogen […] Air Quality News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Sushi Pops launches Wimbledon-inspired strawberries and cream dessert sushi London food brand Sushi Pops is the latest brand to launch a limited-edition Wimbledon-inspired product. The Game, Set, Match-a Sushi Pop will be available from 27 June at Sushi Pops’… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Forge Nano partners with Samsung SDI on US battery cell production US battery technology company Forge Nano has formed a strategic partnership with Samsung SDI to establish domestic production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells in the US, with manufacturing expected to begin in 2028.The agreement will see Samsung SDI provide manufacturing and operational support for Forge Nano's planned 3GWh/year battery gigafactory in Morrisville, North Carolina. Forge… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news CBP blocks Jordan factories linked to global brands US blocks garments from Jordan factories over alleged forced labour, as NGOs and trade data link the suppliers to global […] Ecotextile News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news London unveils first plans for surviving extreme summers London has launched its first-ever city-wide plan to tackle extreme heat, as new analysis warns that around one million homes in the capital could be at high risk of overheating. The new Heat Ready London strategy, unveiled by Mayor Sadiq Khan during London Climate Action Week, sets out a long-term vision to help the capital […] Environment Journal · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news What are the Benefits of Lithium Battery Recycling for UK Businesses - WasteCare WasteCare · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Oprah Winfrey wins LionHeart Award: Cannes Lions winners 2026 part 2 The annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity ran from 22 to 26 June. This year it has hosted multiple panels from the industry’s best and brightest, including discussions from Primark, Sephora, and Coach. As usual, the event has seen many of the industries top talent awarded for their hard work. With Cannes Lions coming... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Entries open for for Automate UK Awards 2026 ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Automate UK Awards, the annual event celebrating excellence in automation, robotics, and industrial vision. Comedian Frank Skinner and soul singer Heather Small will perform at the presentation. The Automate UK Awards bring together industry leaders, innovators and talented newcomers to salute the standout organisations, teams, and individuals who […] Packaging Scotland · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Snappy Shopper VP on retail media’s power to drive conversations to action With Snappy Shopper expanding beyond the UK mainland, Retail Gazette met with with the Q-commerce platform’s VP of groups & business development Greg Deacon to discuss the “huge growth” moments retail media can provide independent retailers. “We create an opportunity for brands to engage with the customer at the point of purchase – that moment... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Heineken’s shares rise following CEO appointment Heineken recently appointed former JDE Peet’s CEO Rafael Oliveira as the new chief executive effective on 1 October 2026, which led to a boost in the company’s overall shares. Oliveria… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Fortum Opens Finland Hydrogen Test Facility with Stargate Tech Stargate Hydrogen announced the successful delivery of its 1 MW alkaline electrolyser at Fortum’s newly inaugurated Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland. The facility marks a major milestone for both companies, as Stargate Hydrogen proves its reliability, and Fortum begins its long-term operational testing of hydrogen production. The Kalla Test Center is Fortum’s pilot-scale hydrogen productio… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Sustainable packaging: how retailers can cut waste, cut costs and meet new regulations The post Sustainable packaging: how retailers can cut waste, cut costs and meet new regulations appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Bloom & Wild co-founder on caring wildly about every gifting occasion As Bloom & Wild celebrates a 100 per cent year-on-year jump in Father’s Day gifting growth, Aron Gelbard stresses that it isn’t “a big gesture” brand and now has a product range for all the small moments. Founded in 2013, Bloom & Wild has flourished. Over 30 million letterbox flowers have been delivered by the... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news New Materials for Thermal Neutron Shields in Fusion Reactors Aegis Fibretech has presented the results of proof-of-concept testing have shown that materials produced using the company’s innovative electrospinning method are capable of capturing and sequestering the nuclear fusion neutrons produced following thermalisation. While fusion energy has yet to be produced commercially, it holds vast potential to produce clean energy in quantities that could sol… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK grocery growth to hit £304bn by 2031 but weak demand clouds outlook The UK grocery market is set to grow by more than £45bn by 2031, but IGD has warned that headline gains will mask a prolonged period of weak underlying demand.… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Thalia Therapeutics acquires US firm backed by fundraise AIM-listed biotechnology company Thalia Therapeutics has announced the acquisition of US-based oncology firm Sanmirna Therapeutics alongside an oversubscribed £2.75m fundraise. The deal will see Thalia acquire Sanmirna for an initial consideration of just under £4m, with deferred milestone payments potentially adding up to a further £13m. The acquisition pivots Thalia from a drug delivery firm … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news SPAR North of England serves up Good Natured Berries for Wimbledon SPAR North of England has launched British-grown Good Natured Berries across its store estate as it looks to capitalise on summer soft fruit demand around Wimbledon. James Hall & Co,… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda launches Wimbledon-inspired strawberries and cream ice cream Asda has launched a new premium ice cream inspired by Wimbledon’s strawberries and cream tradition. The supermarket has added Exceptional by Asda Cornish Clotted Cream & Strawberry Dairy Ice Cream… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Impossibrew raises £725k as alcohol-free beer brand eyes grocery expansion Functional alcohol-free beer brand Impossibrew has raised £725,631 from 784 investors on Crowdcube as it looks to accelerate its move into mainstream retail. The London-based business said the funding would… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Supermarket fridge failures expose grocery’s next climate pressure point Grocers are facing a fresh heatwave headache as supermarket fridges and freezers fail under extreme summer temperatures, leaving shoppers confronted with empty shelves, sealed-off aisles and reduced chilled food availability.… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK invests £50m in domestic critical minerals projects The government is investing £50 million in critical minerals projects across the UK to increase domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Genes may explain why air pollution hits some asthma patients harder than others People with asthma are known to be especially vulnerable to air pollution, but new research suggests that our genes may help explain why some people experience greater lung damage than others. In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers analysed genetic data from 948 adults with asthma and discovered that specific genetic differences […] Air Quality News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Good news for Decathlon as sales jump and online growth drives recovery Decathlon UK has posted a 9.6 per cent rise in turnover after price cuts, online growth and store estate changes helped the sports retailer move closer to profitability. The retailer reported turnover of £285.5m for the year to 31 December 2025, up from £260.6m the previous year. Online sales surged 28.3 per cent to £85m,... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Rolls-Royce SMR Secures European Deals via CEZ Group Contract Rolls-Royce welcomes the announcement that Rolls-Royce SMR has signed an Early Works Contract (EWC) with CEZ Group, that enables work to progress on the Czech Republic’s first Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This landmark contract cements the position of Rolls-Royce SMR as the only company with multiple contractual commitments to deliver SMR units in Europe. It follows the signing of a contract wi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Hello Kitty celebration cake lands in Tesco in UK first Finsbury Food Group has launched its first-ever Hello Kitty celebration cake, available exclusively in Tesco stores nationwide. The cake, created in partnership with Sanrio, marks the first time the iconic… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news EU fraud office blocks textile waste dumping European Anti-Fraud Office helps stop illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of textile waste from Italy in Turkey BRUSSELS — […] Ecotextile News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Tilda enters Pulses category with ready-to-heat range Rice brand Tilda is entering a new category with the launch of six new products as part of a ready-to-heat range. The packs are available in six varieties: Mixed Lentils,… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026