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Industry news Collabs 2026: Hit or Miss? Time seems to have just flown by over the past few months and we are now six months into 2026. Which is why were are taking a look back at some of the best and worst collabs we have seen so far this year. Hits Ikea x Chupa Chups Weird it may be but it... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Whole Foods Market opens sixth store in UK expansion Whole Foods Market has opened the doors to its newest store in London, the final of the six new UK sites announced at the beginning of the year. Located in… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Three from waste and recycling recognised in King’s Birthday honours Three individuals in the waste and recycling sector were among those recognised in the Birthday Honours 2026 list. The honours acknowledge achievements spanning food redistribution, waste and resource education, sustainable manufacturing and charitable work. Community Shop Executive Chairman Gary Stott has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Airbus and Alta Ares Sign Partnership to Develop Europe’s Air Defence Solutions Airbus Defence and Space and Alta Ares, a European defence technology company specialised in counter-drone systems and on-board artificial intelligence, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development and integration of European counter-drone solutions. “Against the current geopolitical backdrop, defending against suicide drones is a priority that urgently needs … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Datalogic & Pensa: Bringing AI Vision to Retail Mobile Tech Datalogic, a global technology leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation, announced a partnership with Pensa Systems, an innovator in AI vision software for retail, as part of its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner program. The collaboration brings visual AI capabilities to Datalogic mobile computers across the entire retail supply chain—from store shelves to back rooms … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Photo gallery: Footprint Awards 2026 Highlights of the Footprint Awards 2026 Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news AI hiring surges ‘across all UK sectors’ AI specialist job postings and hiring has surged in the UK in the past year, with the trend impacting all sectors, according to new research. New findings from PwC have found that job postings for AI specialist roles in the UK have soared by 61% compared with last year, representing an increase of as much […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco partners with Hanshow to deliver ESL rollout Tesco has agreed a multi-year partnership with digital store solutions firm Hanshow to deliver electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across all of the grocer’s large and convenience stores. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco rolls out ESL tech in store modernisation drive Over the next two years, Tesco will transition to electronic shelf labels (ESL) across all of its stores eliminating millions of paper labels. The ESL switch will also simplify daily… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ADBA Responds to ETS Regulating Cross-Boundary CCS Pipelines Consultation ADBA submitted its response to DESNZ’s UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines consultation. Capturing carbon dioxide and locking it away underground is one of the ways the UK plans to bring down its emissions. But before carbon can be stored, it has to travel. The main plan is for it to move through pipelines from the point of capture to the long term geological st… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ADBA Responds to Fertilisers Regulatory Reform Consultation On 9 June 2026, ADBA submitted its response to DEFRA’s Fertilisers Regulatory Reform consultation. The Government is rewriting the rules that govern fertilisers in the UK and asked for views through a recent consultation. We have now sent in our response on behalf of the AD sector. Our reply is broadly positive, but it carries one clear warning: if the new rules ignore… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Chilled snacking brand Kepak achieves longer shelf life through MAP Packaging Kepak, home to chilled snacking powerhouse Rustlers, is helping retailers slash food-to-go waste costs with its new East St Deli range, which tackles the ‘number one food waste issue faced by convenience stores’ – short shelf lives. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Quadrupling biogas production requires action at all levels MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Quadrupling biogas production requires action at all levels By Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Global Sales Manager Europe, HRS Heat Exchangers A new report by Guidehouse for the European Biogas Association (EBA)1 reveals that by 2030 Europe (the EU-27, the UK, Norway and Switzerland) has the potential to produce 34-35 billion cu.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news TBR range for Europe – Prinx launches Xelera In addition to celebrating its 50th anniversary with partners and guests, Prinx Chengshan used The Tire Cologne 2026 as a platform for presenting its new truck tyre line-up for Europe. This is Prinx Xelera, a range it positions around fuel efficiency, fleet data and casing durability. Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Scientists watch the ocean’s lungs weaken from space Scientists have detected a significant long-term decline in the productivity of waters around the UK and across much of the north-east Atlantic, raising concerns for fisheries, marine food webs and the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The research, led by Dr Gavin Tilstone and Dr Peter Land at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, […] Environment Journal · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Ethiopian microbes target dye waste Bacteria isolated from a garment factory show promise as a low cost way of breaking down synthetic dyes in hot, […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Social media to be banned for under 16s in the UK The UK government is to ban social media for under 16 year olds in a landmark decision that will impact generations to come. The government has shared plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia, which covers user-to-user platforms whose purpose is to enable social interaction and allow users to post […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news The Wine Wally: Co-op is taking away scariness around wine aisle Convenience retailer Co-op has appointed Liam D’Arcy as its first ever official Wine Ambassador, in a move that the influencer describes as “bringing new voices into the conversation”. D’Arcy is… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news All-electric solution meets performance demands of caps and closures operation BERICAP UK and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag have highlighted energy savings of over 50% following an 18-month development project testing every performance aspect of the latest PAC-E machine in a real production setting. The two organisations collaborated to test the PAC-E for caps and closures using high-pressure production conditions. This approach demonstrated the advantages of integrating […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Flos relaunches wood luminaire from 1963 Italian lighting manufacturer Flos has reintroduced a historic timber-based design originally conceived in 1963, bringing one of its early experiments […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Danish firm unveils pendants made from coffee waste Danish design brand Mater has introduced the Terra lighting collection, a series of pendants and companion fixtures designed by Copenhagen […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news BlackRock reuses luminaires at London HQ Investment management giant BlackRock has demonstrated the potential of circular lighting upgrades by refurbishing thousands of existing luminaires at its […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Companies link up on renewable nylon for The North Face Four companies have joined forces to build a renewable nylon supply chain for The North Face outerwear brand in Japan, […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Lululemon SVP EMEA on activewear giant’s Greek debut Lululemon recently opened its first stores in Greece as part of its continued EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) expansion. The first store launched on 23 May at Akadimias 17 & Voukourestiou in Kolonaki, central Athens, and the second on 12 June at the Golden Hall shopping mall. The country marked the sportswear brand’s... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Frasers Group’s Nordic ambitions following first Sports Direct opening Frasers Group launched its first Sports Direct store in the Nordics last month, with the site based in Finland’s Helsinki Citycenter Mall. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Chester Medical invests £2m in press and folder Chester Medical Solutions has invested £2m in a new carton press and £250k,000 in a new leaflet folder. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Derek&Eric revamp Manomasa packaging Derek&Eric has worked on a full rebrand for Manomasa tortilla chip brand. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Footasylum retail director on Merthyr Tydfil store ‘resonating’ with community Footasylum recently launched a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, as it pushed ahead with its investment in physical retail. The new 4,000 sq ft store, which is based in Cyfarthfa Shopping Park, has led to the creation of 25 new jobs and offers a mix of exclusive and third-party brands to shoppers. The launch... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Interview: Tom Holland’s BERO is betting on a new generation of drinkers – and Britain is leading the way When John Herman left a senior role at one of America’s fastest-growing energy drink companies, he wasn’t looking to build another beverage brand. Yet less than two years later, he… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste wood yields nylon precursor at record rate Scientists combine oil refinery techniques with engineered bacteria to convert lignin into a key nylon building block at unprecedented yields […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news 5 Simple Ways To Save On Your Waste Collections We have put together a guide of 5 simple ways you can save money on your waste collections whilst improving your environmental impact. Bywaters · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news New UK and Japan tech deal to accelerate growth and jobs A landmark tech partnership between the UK and Japan has been agreed and backed by businesses in both countries to boost growth, create jobs and strengthen national security. The UK-Japan Frontier Tech Partnership brings together Britain’s strengths in software and research with Japan’s hardware, robotics and manufacturing expertise, creating a powerhouse alliance aimed at driving […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ASG Aerospace Appoints Air Marshal (retd) Greg Bagwell CB CBE as Executive Chairman ASG Aerospace is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Marshal (retd) Greg Bagwell CB CBE as Executive Chairman, bringing over three decades of operational leadership in the Royal Air Force and extensive experience across the aerospace and defence sectors. Greg Bagwell served for 36 years in the Royal Air Force, retiring in 2016 as Deputy Commander RAF with overall responsibility for opera… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news The biotech company that relies on Grundon to manage all its waste The post The biotech company that relies on Grundon to manage all its waste appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Calleva Nutrition invests £300,000 in new gel & syrup plant Nutraceutical and food contract-manufacturing specialist Calleva Nutrition has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a second liquid blending and pasteurisation plant at its UK facility. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Poundstretcher rescued as court approves restructuring plan Discount retailer Poundstretcher’s 300 store network has been saved, with its restructuring plan securing court approval. During a High Court session, 93% of voting creditors supported the turnaround measures which… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news TYRI Becomes Lighting Partner to Jakob Mining Vehicles Jakob Mining Vehicles (JMV) has chosen TYRI as its partner for integrated front lighting for its new mining vehicle, Terra Charge. Mining environments place extreme demands on vehicle durability, functionality, and safety. Operating conditions are characterised by vibration, freezing temperatures, heat, dust, darkness, sulphur, and other aggressive substances that quickly break down conventiona… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Poundstretcher rescued as court approves restructuring plan Discount retailer Poundstretcher’s 300 store network has been saved, with its restructuring plan securing court approval. During a High Court session, 93% of voting creditors supported the turnaround measures which were first outlined in March. Poundstretcher CEO Andy Atkinson said: “Today, our company is in a stronger position to continue investing in our stores, our... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Dr Pepper - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Trustap raises £7.4m to build infrastructure for agentic commerce Trustap has raised $10m (£7.4m) to launch Trustap Index, a solution designed to make marketplace or ecommerce listings fully transactable by AI agents. Headquartered in Dublin, Trustap is a payments and transaction protection platform that enables commerce between buyers and sellers across online marketplaces and peer-to-peer platforms globally. Trustap Index will work with AI models […] The po… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026