Industry news

Industry news The Advanced Materials Show Launches Scale-Up Accelerator The Advanced Materials Show has launched The Scale-Up Accelerator, a high-impact programme designed to bridge the gap between R&D and commercialisation for next-generation materials innovators. Taking place on 8th & 9th July 2026 at The NEC, Birmingham, The Scale-Up Accelerator will connect ready-to scale innovators with a network of Industry Partners, companies with investors, and technology s… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Ricoh Asia Pacific acquires Global Vision Multimedia Acquisition strengthens Ricoh's position as an end-to-end workplace services integrator across the Asia-Pacific region. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Sneak Energy launches Transformers flavours in convenience push Sneak Energy has partnered with Hasbro’s Transformers franchise to launch two limited-edition energy drink flavours across the wholesale and convenience channel. The launch includes Frostberry Blast and Mango Meltdown, both… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Warburtons makes frozen toasties debut with Iceland and Food Warehouse Warburtons has entered the frozen convenience category for the first time through a new licensing partnership with Food Brands Now. The bakery giant has launched two premium frozen toasties, made… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Walker’s Shortbread launches ‘Wee Chunkies’ in WHSmith travel stores Walker’s Shortbread has launched a new bite-sized shortbread range in WHSmith travel stores as it looks to target on-the-go shoppers and gifting customers. The family-owned Scottish shortbread brand has unveiled… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news University of Edinburgh licenses ‘breakthrough’ e-waste gold and copper recovery tech The University of Edinburgh has licensed a gold and copper recovery process that enables cleaner extraction of high‑value metals from e‑waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons launches search for first-ever ‘chief doughnut tester’ Morrisons is launching a nationwide hunt for its first-ever chief doughnut tester as it marks National Doughnut Day. The supermarket is looking for one doughnut fan to help taste-test its… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Grocers pull back on price hikes as cost pressures ease UK grocery retailers and food businesses are showing greater restraint on price increases, as new ONS data suggests some inflationary pressure is beginning to ease. The latest Office for National… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Clipper Teas set to launch Wilderness festival packs in stores Clipper Teas is launching a marketing campaign across festivals in the UK this summer as it aims to appeal to younger shoppers. The brand will launch a limited-edition Wilderness Festival… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Argos demonstrates it’s a multi-category retailer in new campaign Argos has unveiled a new out-of-home campaign to position itself as a multi-category retailer. Titled ‘More Than Toys’, the marketing drive aims to tackle the misconception that Argos is a destination just for toys. Devised by advertising agency T&P, the creative is comprised of two executions in high traffic areas within London. The installations turn... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Costs and climate squeeze cotton supply The International Cotton Advisory Committee forecasts declining global cotton area, output and trade in 2026/27, with rising input costs, drought […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Retailers pull back on price rises as cost pressures ease UK retailers are becoming more cautious on price hikes as new data suggests inflationary pressures are beginning to moderate across the sector. The latest Office for National Statistics Business Insights and Conditions Survey found that 20 per cent of trading businesses expect to raise prices in June, down from 28 per cent in May. However,... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Council and rescue team clear ‘river of rubbish’ from Bwlch Mountain A major clean-up operation has successfully cleared a fly-tipping hotspot from the steep slopes of Bwlch Mountain in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council and the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team completed the large-scale operation over the weekend, removing substantial quantities of illegally dumped waste from a near-vertical hillside overlooking the popular Welsh … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Goodyear note issue to raise US$1.05 billion for debt refinancing Goodyear anticipates raising US$1.05 billion through a new bond issue, giving the tyre maker funds to refinance debt that falls due next year. The company has priced an offering of senior notes due in 2032; these are being sold at their full face value and will pay annual interest of 8.875 per cent. Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Arla Foods’ Sarah Oxley on the importance of retail media Dairy brand Arla Foods is farmer owned, with nine out of every ten pints produced by the brand coming from its farmers. Operating since the 1880’s in Sweden and Denmark, the firm now has farmer owners in seven European countries. Its brands include Arla Cravendale, Arla Skyr and Arla Protein. The firm has seen significant... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Drones scatter seeds to help restore Peak District ravine woodlands In a first-of-its-kind trial above the Peak District, drones are being used to scatter tree seeds as part of the ‘LIFE in the Ravines’ project. Led by Natural England, the initiative aims to find innovative ways to restore fragile ravine woodlands devastated by ash dieback disease. The Peak District’s ravine woodlands are heavily reliant on […] Environment Journal · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news IMU Biosciences raises £40m to change disease diagnosis IMU Biosciences has closed its Series A at over $53m (£40m) in an oversubscribed financing round co-led by IQ Capital and Molten Ventures. IMU is decoding the immune system to pioneer a shift in how diseases are understood and diagnosed. The firm uses a blood sample to measure over 100 million immune data points, creating […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Ross introduces ribbon blender with integrated high-speed chopper US mixing equipment manufacturer Charles Ross & Son Company has launched a new ribbon blender equipped with an integrated high-speed chopper designed to improve powder blending, ingredient dispersion and batch consistency.The Ross Model 42N-18 ribbon blender is engineered for the atmospheric blending of powders, granules and dry bulk solids. The system offers a working capacity… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Russia’s parliament discusses ELT recycling challenge The Russian State Duma has discussed the country’s approach to end-of-life tyre recycling, amid concerns that current processing rates remain well below those seen in Western Europe. The meeting identified a number of continuing challenges, including tyre collection, recycling technologies and the question of tougher penalties for dumping used tyres in unsuitable locations. Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Iceland’s price hike headache as cost-of-living tsar’s supermarket outpaces rivals Iceland raised prices faster than almost every other major UK supermarket in April, despite its chairman being appointed Labour’s cost of living tsar. The frozen food retailer increased prices by… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Cost of Living Tsar and Iceland boss in hot water as prices rise faster than rivals Iceland raised prices faster than almost every other major UK supermarket in April, despite its chairman being appointed Labour’s cost of living tsar. The frozen food retailer increased prices by 5.8 per cent in the four weeks to 19 April, according to Worldpanel figures seen by The Telegraph. That was the second-highest inflation rate among... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Design Skills for Embedding Circularity: CIWM & URGE Collective prepare for design sprint CIWM and URGE Collective have partnered with Biffa and Decathlon for the next phases of the Design Skills for embedding circularity programme. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Ray Kelvin’s Sealskinz promotes Richard Edmonds to chief executive Sealskinz has promoted Richard Edmonds to chief executive as outgoing boss Ian Blackman steps back after more than a decade with the outdoor clothing brand. Edmonds joined the business in 2023 as chief marketing and digital officer before becoming chief operating officer in July 2025. Prior to joining Sealskinz, he co-founded running underwear brand Runderwear,... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Bedkingdom expands warehouse operations with Wakefield acquisition Online furniture retailer Bedkingdom has expanded its warehouse operations after acquiring a new facility in Wakefield. The new unit will support the retailer’s growth plans as it broadens its product range beyond beds and mattresses into wider furniture categories. Bedkingdom said the facility will provide additional stock capacity, improve logistics efficiency and enable faster fulfilment... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news CMA finds no evidence retailers exploited Middle East crisis to raise fuel prices The Competition and Markets Authority has found no evidence that retailers changed their fuel pricing strategies to take advantage of the Middle East crisis, but warned that weak competition across the sector remains a concern. The regulator said its analysis showed higher wholesale prices continued to explain most of the increase in pump prices during... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news High-end cycling firm Saddleback collapses into administration with 42 jobs axed High-end cycling distributor Saddleback has fallen into administration, resulting in 42 redundancies. The Yate-based business, near Bristol, has closed its doors after 22 years supplying bikes, accessories and clothing to retailers across the UK. Jonathan Dunn and Matt Whitchurch have been appointed as joint administrators to the company, which distributed a raft of premium cycling... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Leading Labels to close all 15 stores after falling into liquidation Fashion outlet chain Leading Labels is set to close its 15 stores after entering liquidation. The retailer, which sells discounted clothing from brands including Calvin Klein, Wrangler, Elle and Joules, appointed Jeremy Bleazard of XL Business Solutions Limited as liquidator on 26 May. Clearance sales have now launched across its store estate, with “Everything Must... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news 50% of Spanish companies are experiencing financial loss from climate events As insurers and investors begin to see environmental and ecological threats as a serious corporate risk, new figures from Southern Europe prove extreme weather is biting into profitability. It’s the news climate experts have told us to expect for decades now — wildfires, floods and droughts are costing Europe €50 billion annually. The world’s fastest-warming […] Environment Journal · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘The start of a debate’: New Nature’s Rights Bill introduced in Parliament - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Faster shift to renewables could save EU billions, study finds - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Lithium battery recycling and the rise of the EV - Cawleys Cawleys · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news The West Midlands’ bold plan to revitalise night-time economy - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Warburtons leadership trio prepares to step back as bakery marks 150 years Warburtons’ long-serving family leadership team is preparing to step back from senior management within the next year, as the bakery giant marks its 150th anniversary and plots its next stage of growth. Executive chairman Jonathan Warburton said he and cousins Brett and Ross Warburton were “openly talking” about handing over day-to-day leadership to the next... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news TTC debut for General Grabber AT3 Plus The Tire Cologne begins in exactly one week and will host numerous product launches. General Tire is one such brand presenting additions to its range at the trade fair, with visitors to its joint stand with Continental in Hall 8, D-040/E-041 to be amongst the first to see the new Grabber AT3 Plus. Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news DS Smith’s ‘closed-type tray for fresh fruit’ provides protection for transatlantic freight DS Smith Fruit Crate category for a sustainable, fibre-based, and recyclable packaging solution with optional atmosphere control. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Registration for tenth Innovation Festival now open Registration has officially opened for the TENTH annual Innovation Festival – and Northumbrian Water says it’s going to be the biggest event yet. Innovators and creative minds from all over […] Water Magazine · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news ​​CRU approves record investment with Revenue Control 4 Final Determination Ireland’s Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has approved a record investment in Uisce Éireann’s water and wastewater infrastructure for Revenue Control 4 (RC4)​. The CRU published its Final Determination […] Water Magazine · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Scotland’s bathing water season begins with 90 sites monitored across the country As Scotland’s bathing water season begins this week, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says it continues to monitor and provide information on bathing waters used by communities and visitors […] Water Magazine · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news DAERA seeks views on fisheries management proposals for protected offshore marine areas Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a consultation on the development of fisheries management measures to protect conservation areas offshore. The consultation is aimed […] Water Magazine · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 29 May 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jun 2026