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Industry news Casillero del Diablo appoints Orlando Bloom as global ambassador Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has appointed British actor Orlando Bloom as the new global ambassador. The actor is set to star in the brand’s new international campaign which… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Silveray secures £5m to expand X-ray technology into healthcare Stockport-based Silveray has raised £5m to accelerate production of its next-generation X-ray technology and expand into the healthcare market. Silveray specialises in flexible, ultra-thin X-ray film that could make medical imaging sharper, less rigid and more comfortable for patients. Its technology currently has a number of industrial uses, such as testing the integrity of pipes […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Iceking IK8951EW Best Fridge Freezer for Small Kitchens Iceking, leading manufacturer and supplier of award-winning refrigeration appliances is thrilled to announce that the IK8951EW Fridge Freezer has been approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute as a ‘Best Fridge Freezer to buy in 2026’ following a series of product testing to discover the most reliable buys. Recognised for being a best buy in small kitchen spaces, the Good Housekeeping Institu… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Indaver’s £589m Rivenhall EfW receives first waste Indaver has announced that its Rivenhall Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Essex is now accepting and processing waste. Located within a former quarry near Silver End, Witham, the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) will aim to treat up to 595,000 tonnes of household and commercial waste annually. The start-up follows four and a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news South East Water announces John Halsall as CEO-Designate South East Water has today (Monday 22 June 2026) announced the appointment of John Halsall as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Designate, effective immediately. Current CEO David Hinton, who announced his resignation […] Water Magazine · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Greggs opens Bitesize shop in London Food-to-go retailer Greggs has opened its fourth ‘Bitesize Greggs’ shop, which is located in London Bridge Station. The smaller shop format aims to offer the retailer’s range of products to… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Primark takes over former Debenhams unit in Ashford Primark is set to open its seventh location in Kent, as it secures a former Debenhams unit in Ashford’s County Square shopping centre. The 29,000 sq ft of space mergers former Debenhams and Select units into a single trading store. The Debenhams unit has sat empty since January 2020. When open in the second half of... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news CMP Strengthens Community Impact with New Multi Charity Approach CMP Products is evolving its approach to community engagement in 2026, expanding its support to five carefully selected charities across the North East. In recent years, the Cramlington‑based manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories has supported a Charity of the Year, enabling focused fundraising and awareness activity. While this approach has been successful – including raising £2… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Masterclass to Help SME Manufacturers Tackle Cyber Security Threats UK engineering specialist Transicon is partnering with global technology leader Siemens to offer SME manufacturers expert-led guidance on one of the most pressing challenges facing the manufacturing industry. Transicon, which has been delivering industrial automation and control system solutions since 1967, will host a webinar on July 21 as part of its ongoing Industry Masterclass series, bring… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Sweco Wins SEK 440 Million Contract for a New Railway Landvetter is Sweden’s second-largest airport and serves as the principal international gateway to the Gothenburg region and western Sweden. Under the new agreement, Sweco will deliver planning and design consulting services for a new railway section between Mölndal and Göteborg Landvetter Airport. This includes environmental impact assessments, technical design documentation related to water o… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Controversial £180m Portland EfW facility greenlit by Environment Agency The Environment Agency has announced that it is “minded to grant” the Environmental Permit variation for the £180 million Portland Energy Recovery Facility project. The agency received 685 comments during its consultation on the project but claimed it “could not find any evidence that would cause us to refuse the permit variation application”. The variation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Castore acquires 160-year-old bootmaker Grenson Premium sportswear brand Castore has taken a 75% stake in boot and shoe maker Grenson, which had been based in Northamptonshire since 1866. Through its corporate vehicle J Sporting Club, Castore has acquired a controlling interest in Grenson. The move also sees Grenson owner Tim Little and his wife Julia Little step down from the... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Isometric raises over £30m to expand AI certification platform Isometric has closed a $40m (£30.3m) Series A round to expand its AI certification platform across the industrial sector. London-based Isometric’s AI agents work alongside human verifiers, reviewing data points and operating in place of slow, manual reviews in sectors spanning from carbon removal and super pollutant reduction to low carbon energy, fuels and materials. […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news US coalition seeks to accelerate domestic sodium-ion battery industry A group of US battery companies has launched a new coalition aimed at establishing sodium-ion batteries as a national priority, as interest grows in the chemistry for grid-scale energy storage applications.The newly formed American Battery Leadership Coalition (ABLC) said it will advocate policies to support the commercialisation and deployment of sodium-ion batteries and strengthen domestic… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Consuprint joins Circular Electronics Initiative discussions in Stockholm Consuprint highlights circular printing opportunities during the Circular Electronics Initiative meeting in Stockholm. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Zhono solves Xerox startup printing The company explains how to stop Xerox B115 printers automatically printing a configuration page at startup. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Hotel Chocolat head of retail and cafe operations on its White Rose launch Luxury chocolate specialist Hotel Chocolat has been on an expansion spree in recent years. The confectionary giant was acquired by Mars under a £534 million deal in January 2024. At the time of the takeover, the retailer claimed that the acquisition “could provide the brand with an enhanced platform for growth in the UK and... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Bath & Body Works UK & Ireland brand manager on its new East Midlands stores Bath & Body Works unveiled plans to launch a new store in Victoria Centre, Nottingham, back in May. The new shop, which is due to open in the autumn, will comprise a 1,300 sq ft “full assortment” store, offering its complete collection of product lines. The Nottingham shop announcement came after the brand also unveiled... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste firm calls for ban as hundreds of thousands of BBQs go to landfill In 2022, several supermarkets vowed to remove disposable BBQs from sale. But, they continue to be sold by many retailers and cause fires across the UK, with hundreds of thousands going to landfill every year.1 Waste management firm BusinessWaste.co.uk is calling for a total ban in order to protect the environment and reduce waste, as […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Epson targets Dhaka counterfeit network Raids expose fake ink operation threatening customers, retailers and brand trust. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Just Eat expects surge in late-night orders over summer Delivery platform Just Eat expects an increase in ice cream orders and late-night dinners as the temperatures rise. This comes after figures from the last heatwave, during the May bank… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Wastewater phosphate monitoring … it’s all about the sample! Swan Analytical Instruments has launched a new Sample Filtration Cabinet which the group says ensures the reliable provision of representative samples to its continuous phosphate analysers. The climate-controlled cabinet houses all of the key instrumentation and employs innovative sampling technology to ensure reliable, regulatory compliant measurements, explains the group. (Words: Swan Analyti… Envirotec Magazine · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Youngone scales Uzbekistan textile ambitions South Korean apparel giant Youngone targets a vertically integrated cotton‑to‑garment supply chain in Uzbekistan, amid ongoing civil society concerns about […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news We need to make more refills, more available Consumers are increasingly making refillable purchasing decisions. The market needs to quickly catch up. New research from responsible packaging company Amcor, looking at six major European economies (Germany, France, the UK, Poland, Italy and Spain), makes a strong case for retailers and manufacturers to start taking refill products more seriously. Shower and bath products, deodorants, […] Environment Journal · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Miliband has wasted billions on net zero vanity projects says Vince - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Record year for Russia’s sunflower seed production - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Food bills hit by soil and climate crises - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news GWE Biogas among four Yorkshire firms fined over environmental breaches - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news St1 Biokraft supplies BioLNG to Destination Gotland ferries - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Cornwall care workers pushed to breaking point - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S Celebrates Outstanding Local Farmers at Royal Highland Show 2026 - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda announces leadership changes as Liz Evans departs​ - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Oxford Economics report: NPM 2018 Impact Assessment review - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Research reveals hidden economic hit for food manufacturers due to health policy overhaul - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Spain’s MaserGrup eyes M&A amid sales push - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Canada food retail prices continue to outpace inflation - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Rémy Cointreau cuts eaux-de-vie purchases for Cognac - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news UK food firms to gain greater access to Mexican market under CPTPP - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Danone takes US rival to court over ‘deceptive’ protein claims - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Summer Break, Sorted - Competition T&Cs - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 22 Jun 2026