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Industry news SICK’s Digital Solutions Portfolio Provides Real Time Tracking for Logistics SICK is expanding its range of digital solutions for the logistics industry with Coriva, a real-time localisation system (RTLS) for industrial applications that determines the exact position of assets such as vehicles, workpieces, materials. The sensor intelligence specialist has a wide portfolio of reliable, high-performance integrated digital technology designed to reduce errors, enhance safe… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news EU backs Covestro push for bio-based aniline Project aims to scale a continuous process for producing bio‑based aniline to cut the carbon footprint of polyurethane foams LEVERKUSEN […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Ritter Sport appoints brand manager for trade & shopper impact Ritter Sport UK has appointed Natalie Marshall as the new brand manager for trade & shopper impact to strengthen its leadership team as the business continues its UK growth strategy.… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Two waste site fires see crews deployed across England Two separate fires at waste and recycling facilities have seen fire crews deployed to incidents in Staffordshire and Wiltshire over the past 24 hours. Firefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze at scrap metal business Moores Metals in Stoke-on-Trent after being called to the site in the early hours of this morning (16 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi set to open 16 new stores as UK footprint expands Aldi has announced plans to open 16 new stores within the next coming months as part of a wider investment in expanding its retail footprint across the UK. The move… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Battery mixing technologies: evolution, not revolution James Snodgrass looks at some of the latest mixers used in battery manufacture, listed by mixing type, and shares the latest news from mixer manufacturers. Battery manufacturing may be scaling at pace, but the same cannot be said for entirely new mixing equipment – for good reason. Battery-specific mixing equipment is a rarity, the same… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news The UK Food & Drink Shows – What an Event! For three amazing days, tens of thousands of visitors came together from across the UK food and drink sector to build new business relationships, be inspired by industry experts and sample the latest products. From Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April, the NEC Birmingham became home to The UK Food & Drink Shows – the annual event that shines a spotlight on the grocery, hospitality, specialist retail… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news New Trace Metal Certification Launched for AnalytiChem’s DigiTUBE Digestion Tubes AnalytiChem, manufacturer of specialised laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, has launched a Trace Metal Certification for its polypropylene DigiTUBE ™ disposable digestion tubes, complementing its existing Volume Certification. AnalytiChem’s high quality DigiTUBE portfolio is supported by high-quality certificates produced in ISO 17025-certified laboratories, providing confidence in… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi Scotland extends pork supply deal with Browns Food Group Aldi Scotland has extended its Scottish pork supply partnership with Browns Food Group for a further three years. The deal covers fresh primary Scottish pork across all 113 Aldi stores… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Lime launches ride pass to mobilise World Cup crowds As thousands of soccer descend on cities across North America this summer, transportation networks are expected to face a familiar challenge: handling large crowds without bringing urban mobility to a standstill. Micromobility company Lime is betting that shared electric bikes and scooters can help ease some of that pressure. The company has introduced a temporary […] Air Quality News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news UK Government gives no firm date for delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan The UK government has said it intends to publish its delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan “soon”, but has not given a firm publication date. In a written parliamentary answer published on 15 June, Defra minister Mary Creagh said the government remains “committed to transitioning towards a circular economy where resources are kept in use […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Resource Futures partners with ISWA World Congress 2026 Resource Futures has partnered with the ISWA World Congress 2026 as its Innovation Partner as the event returns to the UK for the first time in 30 years. Resource Futures · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Bio-based materials risk being overlooked in circular economy policy, EMF warns Circular economy policies are failing to make full use of bio-based materials such as timber, cotton, rubber, leather and natural fibres, according to a new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The foundation said many national circular economy strategies focus on finite materials, while treating bio-based materials mainly as substitutes for fossil-based or […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Whitehouse New EDM Partnership with Mitsubishi Electric After several weeks of preparation, Whitehouse Machine Tools announce a new EDM partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. More than 50 years ago, Mitsubishi Electric introduced its first electrical discharge machining (EDM) system. Since then, decades of engineering expertise, continuous innovation, and intensive research and development have enabled the company to remain at the forefront of EDM te… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Data: Convenience and grocery remain top targets for theft Convenience stores and supermarkets are where most shoppers have witnessed incidents of theft, averaging five instances in the past 12 months, according to a new research. A survey of 1,000… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news UK risks losing critical aluminium scrap to overseas markets, Make UK warns The UK could face a shortage of recycled aluminium needed for key industries unless it rapidly expands domestic collection, sorting and processing capacity, Make UK has warned. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news ACS: 48% of retailers unaware of DRS ahead of 2027 launch Almost half (48%) of convenience retailers are not aware of the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), according to new research from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The association has launched a DRS resource hub, bringing together a range of guidance and practical information to support retailers ahead of the scheme coming into force in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Three mentorship schemes that help youth develop skills These initiatives are empowering young people to discover their potential and shape their futures Positive News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Undo raises £27.6m to boost software issue diagnosis by AI agents Undo has closed a $37m (£27.6m) funding round led by Elsewhere Partners to accelerate its development efforts and expand global market reach. Cambridge-based Undo allows coding agents to solve complex problems on codebases, enabling fully automated root-cause analysis across development, test and production. The startup gives AI agents the runtime context needed to reliably diagnose […] The pos… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news CMA clears Kingsmill owner’s Hovis takeover as bakery sector strain deepens The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared Associated British Foods’ deal to buy Hovis after finding the UK bakery sector is under significant structural pressure. ABF, which owns Kingsmill through… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Boots impersonated in phishing scam targeting nearly 9m shoppers Boots has reportedly been impersonated in a large-scale phishing campaign that targeted nearly nine million email inboxes, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress. The scam promised shoppers a free Boots beauty sample pack in exchange for completing a short customer satisfaction survey. Victims who clicked through were taken to a realistic-looking fake Boots storefront, where they... Retail Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Lily’s Kitchen CEO on milestone £100m sales Natural pet food company Lily’s Kitchen has celebrated hitting sales of more than £100 million for the first time, crediting its ecommerce offering, supermarket partnerships and B Corp score. Giorgio… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Parcel wars: Evri nabs InPost veteran Steve Kelly to lead returns Evri has appointed Steve Kelly as its new head of returns, as the delivery firm continues to expand its parcel drop-off and locker network across the UK. Kelly joins from InPost UK, where he served as operations director. He has also held roles at Menzies Distribution, Hermes and Amazon UK. Announcing the move on LinkedIn,... Retail Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s kicks off search for new chair as Martin Scicluna nears exit Sainsbury’s has reportedly begun the search for a new chair, with Martin Scicluna expected to step down after more than six years in the role. The supermarket giant has instructed headhunters to identify a successor to Scicluna, who has chaired the business since spring 2019. Scicluna is expected to remain in post until a replacement... Retail Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi to cut prosecco prices every time England advance at World Cup Aldi is cutting the price of its prosecco every time England progress through the World Cup. The supermarket said its Specially Selected Prosecco will fall from £7.99 to £6.99 if… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S poaches Woolworths tech boss to lead digital overhaul M&S has appointed Woolworths Australia’s John Hunt as its new chief digital and technology officer, with the aim of sharpening its digital, data and technology ambitions. Hunt will take over responsibilities currently held by operations director Sacha Berendji, who will remain with M&S and stay on the executive committee until April 2027 to support the... Retail Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES 16 NEW STORE OPENINGS ACROSS THE UK Aldi is set to open 16 new stores over the coming months as part of its continued investment in expanding its footprint across the UK. Britain’s biggest discounter, which now has more than 1,080 stores nationwide, will open new locations in areas including Watford and Hoxton in London, Hattersley in Greater Manchester, and Balsall Common […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco to bring digital shelf labels to 3,000 UK stores Tesco is set to roll out electronic shelf labels across its UK store estate as part of a major push to improve pricing accuracy and store efficiency. The supermarket giant… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Trump threatens 100 per cent tariff on French wine and champagne President Donald Trump has threatened to hit French wine and champagne imports with 100 per cent tariffs, unless Emmanuel Macron scraps France’s digital services tax. The US president reignited tensions… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Cotswold Company sales hit record £123m despite homeware market slump The Cotswold Company has posted record annual sales and a near 25 per cent rise in profit, despite a tougher backdrop for the wider furniture and homewares market. The premium furniture company saw sales climb 23 per cent to £123million in the year to 28 February, while profit before tax rose to £9.6million, up from... 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