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Industry news Tesco boss says weather will drive grocery sales more than World Cup wins Tesco boss Ken Murphy has said warm weather will have a bigger impact on grocery sales than home nation success in the World Cup, as the supermarket giant posted slower UK sales growth following a wet spring. The UK’s largest retailer said comparable sales rose 1.8 per cent to £13.4bn in the three months to... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi eyes 4,000 US stores as shoppers hunt for cheaper groceries Aldi is ramping up its US expansion as the discounter looks to capitalise on shoppers’ frustration over rising food bills. The German grocer is opening a new US store every few days as part of a $9bn expansion plan, with its latest site launching this week on Manhattan’s 42nd Street. Aldi, which has spent five... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Lincolnshire Co-op plans job cuts as it ramps up tech investment Lincolnshire Co-op is consulting with staff over proposed job cuts as it moves to reshape the business for long-term growth. The independent co-operative, which employs more than 2,770 people across Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, operates more than 200 trading sites spanning food stores, pharmacies, travel branches and funeral homes. The society said it was “reviewing... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Burberry film partnership contrasts net zero shift Burberry deepens China ties through a state-linked geography film that flags up the environment as its net zero deadline slips […] Ecotextile News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Retail sales beat expectations as warm weather and discounts tempt shoppers back British retail sales rose more strongly than expected in May as warm weather, half-term trading and retailer promotions helped bring shoppers back after a weaker April. Sales volumes climbed 1.2 per cent in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, reversing a one per cent fall the previous month and comfortably ahead of the... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news ADS-TEC Energy to supply 10MWh island-capable BESS in Austria ADS-TEC Energy is supplying two battery energy storage containers with a combined capacity of 10MWh and an output of 4.8MW to Murauer Stadtwerke in Austria, in a project designed to strengthen regional energy resilience and enable operation during grid outages.The systems will be installed at an existing hydropower plant in Murau and will support peak… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Evidence supporting disposable BBQ ban mounts higher than landfill Each summer we have the same debate — should Britain introduce an outright prohibition on cheap, single-use portable grills? So why are shops still allowed to stock products that pose a threat to human health, wildlife, and nature? There are currently multiple active campaigns trying to drum up support for a UK-wide ban on cheap […] Environment Journal · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Another advance in river-based pathogen monitoring - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news BPF Launches New Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news NLWA mulls delivery of delayed Edmonton EfW as EPC contractor faces mounting losses - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Heatwaves could lead to summer energy poverty crisis in Eurozone - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Honeywell technology to power Acelen biofuel production - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Government unveils sweeping reforms to speed up homebuying and reduce costs - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Scottish First Minister calls for collective approach on drug and alcohol harms - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news AI model fills in the gaps in crystal structures by placing missing hydrogen atoms - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news EBA sets out R&I priorities for biogas and biomethane sector - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Zeon launches data platform for rubber compounders - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news How do I report issues or problems on Olio? - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op’s newest store launches to serve the community of Rendlesham including a focus on showcasing sustainability - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda crowned UK's Most Awarded Supermarket for wine with record-breaking 460 wins and more Gold Medals than any other retailer - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news May heatwave boosts retail sales - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Lactalis’ challenge to Nutri-Score to go before top EU court - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Court dismisses contractor bid to block Diageo’s EABL sale - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news New research: Ultrasound enables fast, low energy espresso - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Gevo advances alcohol‑to‑jet SAF project with new supply‑chain agreements - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Malaysia and South Korea sign Bio-CNG partnership - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news PyroGenesis delivers contaminated biomass-to-syngas technology - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news One-step photochemical method switches nitrogen and carbon to convert pyrazoles into imidazoles - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Shein expansion meets EU trade clampdown Ultra-fast fashion faces rising environmental and trade pressures as Shein expands regionally while Europe tightens controls SINGAPORE — Shein’s latest […] Ecotextile News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news WRAP to focus on food waste during London Climate Action Week Global environmental action NGO WRAP will use London Climate Action Week (LCAW) as the first in a series of international events to highlight global food waste. Packaging News (UK) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Bobcat forklifts take centre stage on Rushlift stand - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Ofwat proposes changes to wholesale charges to promote greater consideration of water scarcity and efficiency Ofwat has opened a statutory consultation on proposed changes to charging rules designed to promote greater water efficiency across the water sector, as the regulator continues to push for stronger […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Severn Trent sees huge drop in water usage during England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup Severn Trent says it saw a massive drop in water usage on Wednesday night (17 June 2026) as football fans tuned into England’s 4-2 opening match win against Croatia in […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Yorkshire Water’s aerial map to prevent bathing water pollution Yorkshire Water has teamed up with environment survey company, APEM Group, to map the county’s bathing waters, to help cut pollution. The project uses cutting-edge aerial technology to map the […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news North Wales river among the best in the UK for rare plants Important river plant life is thriving in a North Wales river, according to a new report. All five locations assessed on the Afon Gwyrfai near Caernarfon support healthy and diverse […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news New £2m project to help boost health of UK rivers A national project set to improve the water quality of rivers in the North East and across the UK has successfully won £2 million worth of funding to progress. Together […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news De Nora accelerates gas feed and safety innovation with ChlorGuard acquisition Industrie De Nora has announced a major expansion of its Capital Controls® gas feed portfolio through the acquisition of ChlorGuard® safety shutdown systems. Industrie De Nora, an Italian multinational company […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news What went right this week: public health wins, plus more Drug, alcohol and suicide deaths fell in the US, Colombia outlawed FGM and a bird staged a comeback, plus more Positive News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national digital award The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme has received national recognition at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, with design partner AtkinsRéalis winning the Digital Excellence category for its innovative work […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news United Utilities join with National Trust to save water on iconic Cheshire estate United Utilities has teamed up with the National Trust to help the charity protect its historic Lyme Park estate from water scarcity. During the extended dry weather that was seen […] Water Magazine · 19 Jun 2026