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Industry news What does it take to be Marketing Team of the Year? In today’s retail landscape, marketing has evolved far beyond campaign execution. It is now a core driver of commercial performance, customer loyalty and is a brand differentiation. Against this backdrop, the ‘Marketing Team of the Year’ category at the RG Excellence Awards 2026 is becoming one of the most competitive accolades in the industry. The... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Trelleborg partners Halfords Commercial Fleet Services at Royal Norfolk Show 2026 Trelleborg Tires and long-standing partner Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS), will showcase advanced tractor tyre technology at the Royal Norfolk Show 2026, taking place on 24–25 June at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich. As an authorised Trelleborg agricultural tyre dealer, HCFS supplies Trelleborg Tires products through its network of depots, helping farmers and contractors access pre… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news MOT Expert celebrates 11 years Last month, one of the UK’s leading MOT training and compliance providers marked a major milestone with five successful years under the leadership of husband-and-wife directors, Ross and Leanne Laurence. Since they purchased the company in May 2021, Ross and Leanne expanded their Midlands based training centre into its new, purpose-built headquarters in 2024. Marking their business anniversary … Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Grocery retail is revealing a bigger challenge for Generative AI David Gottlieb, chief revenue officer at FORM, details the key lessons from grocery and CPG operations on turning AI insight into real-world action. Grocery retail is one of the most… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Dunlop secures historic role as first-ever Goodwood Revival ‘presenting partner’ Dunlop has been announced as the first-ever presenting partner of the Goodwood Revival. Under the landmark deal, the world-renowned historic motorsport event will be officially known as ‘Goodwood Revival presented by Dunlop’. The agreement marks a significant return to the West Sussex circuit for the tyre brand. This year's event takes place on 18-20 September. Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Heinz launches Marry Me Pasta Sauce Heinz is launching a new Marry Me Pasta Sauce inspired by the viral recipe trend, which gained major traction on social media with over 400m TikTok views. Made with sundried… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Frozen meal brands GSN secures Co-op listing Healthy frozen meal brands Gold Standard Nutrition has secured its first retail listing across Co-op stores in Jersey and Guernsey. This marks the brand’s first entry into the Channel Islands,… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Wowcher apologises for crocodile reference in marketing email Wowcher has issued an apology for sending out a marketing email making light of last week’s crocodile pit incident, which resulted in uproar from consumers. According to Metro, the email in question featured the subject line: “Snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid!” The email contained advertisements for a spa... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Sabert unveils next generation paper cutlery range SABERT Corporation Europe has launched the latest generation of its paper cutlery range, developed in response to growing demand for high performance fibre-based alternatives. The redesigned products are described as delivering greater durability and grip, while remaining recyclable and certified TÜV OK Compost Home. Sabert explained that the updated size and shape have been refined […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news IAAF freezes membership fees amid ramped-up aftermarket investment The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has frozen membership fees for the upcoming year, aiming to ease financial pressures on businesses while boosting investment in the UK independent aftermarket. The decision comes as the sector faces escalating operational costs. Over the past year, the IAAF has ramped up its advocacy work, focusing heavily on its Right to Repair campaign … Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Powerfuel Portland EfW likely to get new permit, says EA MRW Powerfuel Portland EfW likely to get new permit, says EA Regulator finds no reason to block developer’s plans to accept municipal waste at the controversial facility Powerfuel Portland EfW likely to get new permit, says EA Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Industry-led analysis to review flexible plastics recycling needs MRW Industry-led analysis to review flexible plastics recycling needs Partnership expects to publish analysis later this year to understand UK’s infrastructure and investment needs to treat flexible plastics waste at scale Industry-led analysis to review flexible plastics recycling needs Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news A promising natural technique to remove CO2 could backfire Several start-ups have tried to grow seaweed to remove atmospheric CO2, but this could affect the levels of nutrients in the ocean and hamper other CO2-sucking processes New Scientist — Environment · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Premium labels help capture the spirit of Andorra for craft gin brand THE Label Makers has revealed how it helped Andorra’s first craft gin brand create an award-winning identity. Launched last December by co-master distillers Soraya Spiers and John Vrilakas, FORA was created to showcase Andorra’s unique character. Its flagship product, FORA Terroir, aims to reflect the country’s landscape and heritage through a blend of wild botanicals […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Motor Parts Direct names Spencer Bell head of digital commerce Motor Parts Direct has appointed Spencer Bell as head of digital commerce as it looks to accelerate online growth and improve its digital customer experience. Bell joins Direct Trade Parts with more than 20 years’ experience in digital commerce, transformation, online trading and customer acquisition, gained in senior roles across B2C and B2B retail. Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news IAAF Garage Den showcases supplier-garage partnerships The IAAF put its Garage Den initiative in the spotlight at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, showing how suppliers and independent garages are working together to tackle real workshop challenges. Held in the Business Management Theatre, the session shared progress from six months of collaboration, with garage feedback helping suppliers shape new product, service and support ideas. Launched at th… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news End-of-Line Engineering in the Age of Flexibility With more than 60% of UK manufacturers increasing investment in automation, end-of-line packaging systems are evolving far beyond traditional throughput-focused machinery as manufacturers look to improve productivity, operational resilience and flexibility within increasingly complex production environments. Across sectors including food and beverage, e-commerce and consumer goods, end-of-line … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Hillhead organisers: enjoy show safely in heatwave Mining, construction and recycling show Hillhead 2026 will open tomorrow, running for three days in a UK heatwave. Acknowledging the challenges as well as the joys of the sunny weather, the organisers have issued advice to those attending at the Derbyshire quarry site. Around a dozen firms from the tyre sector will be among the 620 exhibitors, including Continental, Yokohama, ZC Rubber, Triangl… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Brigade golf day raises £17,650 for Transaid Brigade Electronics’ third annual golf fundraiser has raised £17,650 for Transaid, bringing the total generated by the event since its launch in 2024 to more than £47,000. Held at The Shire London on Friday 19 June, the event brought together 20 teams from 18 companies across transport, logistics and related sectors. Participants played 18 holes on the Seve Ballesteros-designed course before at… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news India to create export sustainability certification Scheme is aimed at improving traceability, carbon accounting and supply chain transparency across the textile and garment export sector MUMBAI […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION FOOTBALL SHIRTS AND FANS CAN’T GET ENOUGH Aldi kicked off a summer of sport with a surprise announcement this morning, unveiling its very own limited-edition football shirts sponsored by the supermarket’s much-loved butter, Nordpak. The stylish light-blue shirt is already generating a wave of excitement that is spreading faster than Nordpak on toast with fans sharing: ‘Surely this years Aldi OFFICIAL No. 1 Superfan can get one of these… Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news MARKET ANALYSIS: Summer paper demand begins to wane letsrecycle.com looks at the paper market for the month of June. The price uplift which the paper sector has experienced over the past several months looks to have peaked in June with only minor increases now recorded on some grades. This upward trend is typical for this time of year as seasonal demand kicks in, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news UK tech reflects on the resignation of Keir Starmer The resignation of Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday was not entirely a surprise given his struggle for approval ratings, various plots to power from other figures in the Labour Party and the looming presence of Reform UK. Despite this, the UK under Starmer’s governance could hardly be considered being in the state […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Project Cosmos Welcome to the Project Cosmos homepage. The project was launched by Carbon Brief in June... Carbon Brief · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Mapped: Inside Carbon Brief’s Cosmos database of 1.8 million climate studies This is the vast “cosmos” of academic literature and evidence that underpins humanity’s knowledge of... Carbon Brief · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbon Brief’s ranking of the most highly cited climate publications The most highly cited publications in Carbon Brief’s Cosmos database reveal the building blocks supporting... Carbon Brief · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbon Brief’s ranking of the most highly cited climate scientists Carbon Brief’s Project Cosmos is the largest known database of climate change research, featuring more... Carbon Brief · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Introducing Project Cosmos: Carbon Brief’s ‘universe’ of climate science Carbon Brief’s Project Cosmos is a major collaborative effort to build the world’s largest and... Carbon Brief · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbon Brief’s ranking of the most highly cited institutions Analysis of Carbon Brief’s Cosmos database reveals the world’s leading “institutions” for climate research. There... Carbon Brief · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Nu-Tone launches FlexStation cartridge system Nu-Tone has introduced FlexStation, a new Eco Ink product making compatible HP cartridge use simpler for domestic and office users. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Ishida Europe confirms appointment of new MD ISHIDA Europe has appointed Takayo Motegi as its new MD, succeeding Dave Tiso who has led the business since 2015. Takayo Motegi brings over 30 years of sales experience within the Ishida Group to the role. He is described as having a ‘deep understanding’ of the food industry and Ishida’s global operations, culture, and strategic […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news WD-40 launches EU Ecolabel-certified bio lubricant WD-40 Company Limited has introduced WD-40 Specialist Bio Lubricant Multi-Use, a new bio-based maintenance product designed for professional and everyday applications across Europe. The company says the lubricant is the first multi-use product in its category to achieve certification under the EU Ecolabel lubricant criteria, Decision (EU) 2018/1702. The voluntary scheme, administered by the Eur… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Changes to government health regulations may cost food manufacturers millions The government’s plans for the proposed changes to the Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM), which will alter advertising and promotion restrictions, are set to have a multi-million-pound impact on the food… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Dumas wins Pikes Peak on Pirelli tyre as Faggioli takes third after setback Romain Dumas has won the 104th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, taking his sixth King of the Mountain title in a Pirelli-equipped Ford Super Mustang Mach-E. The French driver completed the 19.99km Colorado course, which features 156 turns and climbs to 4,302 metres, in 8m 18.202s. Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News to host Hitachi Digital Services webinar discussing the start of the AI journey Packaging News is hosting an AI-focussed webinar in partnership with Hitachi Digital Services on 30 June, discussing where to start your AI journey without disrupting existing operations. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news A Fresh Water Future Conference 2026 - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news What to Know Before Starting a Classic Car Restoration Project When you are beginning a classic car restoration project, it is exciting but may rapidly get overwhelming if you have not planned and have reasonable anticipations for the work. Many people don't think about the time, money and technical expertise that's necessary to fully restore an old car. Whether it's sourcing reliable components or knowing bodywork and performance upgrades, it's a process … Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Evonik latest sign of consolidation across mature industrial markets Evonik restructuring highlights continuing consolidation across mature industrial sectors supporting global manufacturing. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Exide to show battery tech at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 Exide Technologies will showcase its Exide AGM light vehicle battery range at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. According to the company, the portfolio combines “high performance with a proven OE pedigree and a European manufacturing heritage”. Automechanika Frankfurt is one of the world’s largest aftermarket gatherings, bringing the automotive industry together under one roof. The trade fair provi… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Paris Wastewater Plant to Test Whether Treatment Systems Can Remove Tyre Wear Particles A new pilot project at one of Europe’s largest wastewater treatment plants in Paris is investigating whether existing wastewater treatment processes can help remove tyre and road wear particles (TRWP) before they enter the environment The Tire Industry Project (TIP), in partnership with the Greater Paris Sanitation Authority (SIAAP) and sustainability consultancy ERM, has launched... La entrada… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 22 Jun 2026