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Industry news BRC Q2 2026 Insight Briefing - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Latin America eyeing California textile EPR Recent high-level discussions in Santiago put California’s SB 707 under the microscope, amid warnings that overproduction, local zoning rules, and […] Ecotextile News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Our strategy - Unilever Global Unilever news · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Mary Creagh no longer in Defra circular economy minister role MRW Mary Creagh no longer in Defra circular economy minister role House of Commons site confirms that the former circular economy minister’s role ended on 22 July, with Defra set to outline the future of these responsibilities “shortly” Mary Creagh no longer in Defra circular economy minister role Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Council supports clean-up operation for plastic pellet spillage - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news ITEN develops solid-state batteries for implants Iten has launched a development programme to adapt its high-capacity solid-state battery technology for Class III implantable medical devices, including cardiac assist systems. The initiative, known as SOLIMED, forms part of the European IPCEI Tech4Cure programme. It will focus on adapting the company’s solid-state technology to the demanding requirements of devices implanted inside the human… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news BBC Inside Science Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels? BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Emmaus UK welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to end rough sleeping Sam Dalton, Policy, Campaigns and External Affairs Manager at Emmaus UK: The arrival of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister provides a huge opportunity and adds fresh momentum to taking bigger strides forward in ending homelessness and providing everyone with a safe, secure and affordable... Emmaus UK · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news A new era for ocean conservation? The promise and limitations of the ‘High Seas Treaty’ - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda reveals the nation's biggest insect bite myths - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Can you be fined for using a hosepipe? Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban. BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Armstrongs Group partner with Marshalls - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news flynas Firms up Additional Airbus A330-900 & A321neo Aircraft flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has agreed to acquire five additional A330-900 aircraft and 20 additional A321neo aircraft from Airbus. The agreement further strengthens the strategic partnership between Airbus and flynas and supports the airline’s continued expansion across domestic, regional and long-haul markets. The latest order increases flynas’ total commitment for the A3… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Embodied carbon moves centre stage: Why EPDs are becoming essential for construction products Embodied carbon is moving up the agenda: what our joint webinar with FIS revealed Recolight recently teamed up with the […] Recolight · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s grows availability of British-grown salad vegetables Sainsbury’s has announced two long-term agreements with UK producers to help increase the volume of its British-grown tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers available to its customers. The supermarket retailer made ten-year… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Australia remains the primary rapeseed supplier to the EU - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news MTG Webinar Series - Operating Mines: Design & Construction - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Duvets, size 110x125 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Cosmo Films unveils BOPP packaging film - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Government announces £7.3m funding boost for zero emission aviation firms - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Instagram challenger Yope raises £9.2m for algorithm-free social media London-based photo sharing social platform Yope has raised $12.3m (£9.2m) in a pre-Series A funding round to scale its platform. Founded in 2021 by chief executive Bahram Ismailau and CTO Paul Rudkouski, Yope offers an ad-free, algorithm-free alternative to public social media platforms. Designed around what the founders call “Friendspace,” the app allows users to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news TV & media furniture, size 100 - 149 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Duvets, size 110x125 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Peter Sebold takes on key accounts at Hyundai - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Step up to the plate: new UK PM Andy Burnham faces complex food-policy picture - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Unexpected cyclisation provides easy access to elusive tetra-substituted THFs - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news OPINION: What does “Manchesterism” mean for waste and recycling? Hayley Griffith, External Affairs at FCC Environment, on the implications of “Manchesterism” for waste policy and local government. Opinion: The wait is finally over. Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister. Litres of ink has been spilled in since the decisive Makerfield by-election looking at what Andy Burnham and his political programme – “Manchesterism” – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news The Day Guy Martin Changed His Mind About British Engineering There is a tendency in the UK to focus on the challenges facing manufacturing and engineering. Skills shortages, global competition, rising costs, and investment pressures often dominate industry conversations, leaving many of the sector’s success stories hidden from view. Yet spend a day at Advanced Engineering and a different picture begins to emerge. When Guy Martin visited the event, he arr… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Navigating the Compliance Maze: How ‘What Waste Code’ is Simplifying Life for ATFs What Waste Code provides ATFs with a faster way to identify European Waste Catalogue codes and locate permitted waste facilities. By cross-referencing official permit data and using proximity filters, the platform can help reduce rejected loads, unnecessary transport costs and administrative pressure. ATF Professional · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Designing Fulfilment Models that Deliver for Customers - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news John West launches Stir & Serve microwaveable pouches John West has launched Stir & Serve microwaveable pouches, which landed in UK and Irish retailers last month. The Stir & Serve pouches offer shoppers a package with pieces of… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news HAVER & BOECKER Brings Air Technology and Sustainable Filtering Methods to POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 HAVER & BOECKER will showcase its latest bulk handling and packing solutions, filter methods for wire mesh and advancements in AI-based processes and performance under the theme AIR (Artificial Intelligence & Robotics) at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. In Hall 7A, Booth 519 , visitors can discover AI-based solutions for plant optimization presented by HAVER & BOECKE… Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Gerresheimer Starts Operations at New Plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China Gerresheimer, an innovative system and solution provider and global partner to the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has started operations at a new plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, for the production of glass primary pharmaceutical packaging. After approximately four years of construction, a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient building covering around 40,000 m² (60 mu) has been complet… Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news McMahon returns to MHCLG - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Oatly posts strong second-quarter results Oatly reported an improved performance in the second quarter ending on June 30, 2026, with a revenue increase of 15.2 per cent to £179.8m year-on-year. The company’s gross profit grew… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news ANNA Money makes two acquisitions to accelerate AI platform for SMEs ANNA Money, a London-based fintech offering business owners a full suite of financial services, has acquired UK Business Forums (UKBF) and Business Data Group (BDG) to accelerate its ambition to build an AI-powered operating system to help entrepreneurs start, run and grow their business. UKBF is the long-established community platform supporting over 160,000 small business […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Barcelona Packaging Hub identifies the must-attend food & packaging trade shows to drive innovation and industrial efficiency The Hub has published a strategic guide to help executives and production managers identify the key trade shows for packaging machinery, automation and sustainability, enabling smarter investment decisions in packaging technology. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Polytag Announces Compatibility with Videojet Technologies to Enable Smart QR Code Printing on Production Lines Polytag, the UK's leading data capture and marketing platform for powering the circular economy, can now offer integration with solutions from Videojet Technologies, a global leader in industrial coding and marking solutions, to enable brands and manufacturers to print smart QR codes directly onto packaging during production. Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Interview: Why the heatwave is putting the cold chain under pressure Britain’s increasingly scorching summers are exposing weaknesses in the systems retailers rely on to keep food safe; from the refrigeration units in supermarkets to the trucks and warehouses that move chilled and frozen products around the country. This year’s heat has already provided a warning. The Met Office recorded temperatures of 35C or higher in... Retail Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news The upside of the global energy crisis The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has brought renewed urgency to the climate solutions campaigners have long championed Positive News · 23 Jul 2026