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Industry news Anthesis Activator Summit: Show Me the Performance Learn the insights from the Anthesis UK Activator Summit 2026. Anthesis Group · 19 May 2026 Industry news London recycling firm fined for ‘potentially catastrophic’ practices The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it was “sheer good fortune” that employees at an East London recycling firm were not killed or seriously injured due to safety breaches. Packaging News (UK) · 19 May 2026 Industry news A new approach to fostering is taking shape in England It takes a village to raise a child, or so the proverb goes. A new approach to fostering is embracing that idea Positive News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Recycling sector raises alarm over calls to end PRNs The UK recycling industry has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushing back against calls to scrap the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system. In a joint letter sent to ministers including Mary Creagh, more than 20 organisations representing recyclers, compliance schemes and packaging recovery businesses urged government to retain the PRN mechanism, describing it as “the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Southgate Global launches full-service asset tracking solution to cut costs As geopolitical tensions result in rising costs across the supply chain, Southgate Global said it is continuing to help customers improve efficiency and reduce spend through its strategic approach to warehouse solutions, including its new full-service Asset Tracking systems. Packaging News (UK) · 19 May 2026 Industry news A few days of bad air linked to 146,500 premature deaths in Europe A study spanning 31 European countries has found that short-term exposure to air pollution is linked to an estimated 146,500 premature deaths per year, according to research published in Nature Health. The study, conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, analysed nearly 89 million deaths recorded […] Air Quality News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Monzo reports strong profitable growth Monzo’s revenue surged 39% to £1.7bn in FY2026, with gross profit reaching £1bn for the first time, according to new annual figures published by the digital bank. Monzo delivered strong profitable growth, while investing significantly in international expansion, product, platform, brand and marketing. The 39% revenue growth was powered by four income streams of over […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Buchanan's Blended Scotch Whisky - Diageo Diageo news and media · 19 May 2026 Industry news India restricts sensitive trade data Customs breach investigation threatens transparency within India’s fiercely competitive import-export industries. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Asda rolls out 400 new lines under product refresh Asda has made a series of major changes across its product, price and in-store experience. Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news PITCH PERFECT PRICES – ALDI’S FESTIVAL RANGE RETURNS As festival season kicks off, Aldi is helping savvy spenders and music lovers avoid paying tent-fold for essentials with its latest Festival Range, launching in stores 31st May. Whether heading to a big festival or a local weekender, shoppers can get their hands on everything they need to camp in style, without having to camp-romise on price. But shoppers had better be quick, as with all Specia… Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 May 2026 Industry news HMRC considers requiring certification for recycled plastic claims The government has launched a consultation on reforms to the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). Published by HMRC on 18 May 2026, the 12-week consultation will assess whether businesses claiming exemptions from the PPT should be required to use certified evidence for mechanically recycled plastic content. According to the government, it intends to explore concerns … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2026 Industry news 23m vapes were littered or dumped in household bins last year in Ireland 23.6 million vapes were littered or dumped in household bins across Ireland in 2025, new data shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Rightbrain secures £3m to help service businesses become AI-native Newcastle-based Rightbrain AI has raised £3m to help SMEs and mid-market firms overcome the barriers preventing them from deploying AI. The platform helps B2B services businesses, such as marketing agencies, recruitment firms and professional services firms, build and deploy AI agents without the overhead of full-scale digital transformation. Rightbrain acts as a software bridge, enabling […] T… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Reconomy partners with Cibutex recycling alliance Reconomy brand Reverse Logistics Group joins recycling network to accelerate circularity in B2B textiles TELFORD – UK-based circular economy specialist […] Ecotextile News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Stargel expands through Texas acquisition Stargel Office Solutions has acquired Precision Printing & Office Supply, extending the Houston-based dealer’s reach across central Texas as consolidation continues among independent office technology providers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 May 2026 Industry news CATL plans 40GWh sodium-ion battery expansion after record order Chinese battery giant CATL is planning a major expansion of its sodium-ion battery manufacturing capacity, adding 40GWh of annual production at its Fuding Shidai site in Fujian province, China.According to documents filed with environmental authorities in Ningde, the project will involve investment of around 5 billion yuan ($735 million) and will be carried out by… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Strawberry season to be delayed this year says British Berry Growers Lower spring temperatures have delayed the start of the British strawberry season this year but will improve the overall flavour, according to British Berry Growers. The cooler spring weather slowed… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news HP ties sustainability to future work HP has positioned sustainability at the centre of its strategy for the future of work as artificial intelligence and hybrid working reshape corporate technology demands. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Thatchers launches summer campaign with Initials CX Thatchers Cider has launched a new integrated summer campaign with customer experience agency Initials CX, as it looks to tap into key seasonal occasions across the UK. The campaign, titled… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news ‘Don’t wait for proof’ – scientists call for tougher Hantavirus rules With three people dead and eleven cases linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, an international group of leading public health scientists has called on the World Health Organization to fundamentally change how it responds to emerging respiratory viruses They argue that precautionary measures to prevent airborne spread should be the default from […] Air Quality News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s Smart Charge partners with government for in-store EV events Sainsbury’s Smart Charge has partnered with the Department for Transport to host a series of in-store electric vehicle events across selected supermarket car parks. The events, which will run from… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Co-op unveils Mediterranean inspired small plates range Co-op has unveiled a range of premium small plates for the summer season, with 25 Mediterranean inspired dishes which are available in stores and online. The new small plates line… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons expands Steak Saturdays deal to sausages and burgers Morrisons has expanded its popular Steak Saturdays loyalty offer to include freshly prepared British sausages and burgers from its Market Street butcher counters. The supermarket said More Card customers can… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Fujifilm takes instax to the road FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging Division, announced the launch of its 2026 FUJIFILM instax Capture The Joy Tour, an immersive brand experience that allows consumers to get hands-on with the company’s instax instant cameras and smartphone printer products in an interactive, engaging environment. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Lansdowne Partners launches VC fund with first close at £112m Lansdowne Partners has launched a venture capital fund focused on backing high potential British companies emerging from the UK’s university research base and startup ecosystem. The fund has announced a first close of $150m (£112m) and will hold a second and final close in December, with indicated interest in excess of the fund cap of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Linglong names Pradeep Karat MEA Sales Director OTR Starting May 2026, Pradeep Karat is Linglong Tire’s new Sales Director OTR for the Middle East Africa (MEA) region. In this role, Karat is responsible for strategy and sales within the region’s Specialty Tires division, reporting to Jeffrey Hughes, Director EMEA. He will work closely with product and marketing teams to find new strategic partnerships, generate business growth and enter new regi… Tyrepress · 19 May 2026 Industry news M&S launches vertically farmed salad leaves that last five days longer M&S has launched three new vertically farmed salad leaves, which it claims last five days longer and use 96 per cent less water than traditional production methods. The retailer said… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Tesco launches 2026 Agri-tech Challenge to support sustainable farming Tesco has partnered with global innovation marketplace Leading Edge Only (LEO) to open applications for the 2026 Tesco Agri-tech Challenge, which invites people to submit solutions that can help farmers… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Strengthened waste crime laws to be laid in Parliament this week New laws to strengthen the government’s approach to waste crime will be laid in Parliament this week. The laws will bring in checks that require waste handlers to prove that they are qualified to transport waste. The system will be brought into force in 2027 and will see waste handlers undergo identity, criminal record and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Epson wins ‘Design Team of the Year 2026’ Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) has been awarded the prestigious honorary title "Red Dot: Design Team of the Year" for 2026 at the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award competition organised by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 May 2026 Industry news Cranswick posts strong full-year results Food producer and manufacturer Cranswick has reported strong preliminary results for the full year ended on 28 March 2026, with revenue increasing 9.5 per cent to £2.98bn. The Group’s adjusted… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Asda launches 400 new lines in bid to win back shoppers Asda has unveiled a major product and price refresh as it looks to reward loyal customers and tempt shoppers back to its stores. The supermarket has launched more than 400… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Community groups awarded £165,000 to help tackle waste in Liverpool Fifteen community organisations across the Liverpool City Region have been awarded a share of £165,000 to launch waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 May 2026 Industry news The Solent food web is riddled with PFAS, new research finds A new study has reveals the degree to which per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) proliferate throughout the Solent’s marine food web. In their most wide-ranging investigation yet into PFAS in the stretch of water between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, a team from the University of Portsmouth and the Marine Conservation Society, found ‘forever […] Environment Journal · 19 May 2026 Industry news IGD urges food sector action as UK obesity rates double IGD has called for stronger collaboration across the food system to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis, warning that lasting progress will require coordinated action from industry, government and health… Grocery Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Victorian Plumbing sales rise as tiles and flooring revenue surges Victorian Plumbing has posted double-digit sales growth in its first half, as it benefited from strong order volumes and rapid expansion in tiles and flooring. The group reported a 10.5 per cent rise in revenue to £168.8m for the six months to 31 March 2026, up from £152.7m a year earlier. Retail revenue, excluding MFI,... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news England to open first ever pop-up store on Carnaby Street ahead of World Cup The England football team is set to open its first official pop-up store on London’s Carnaby Street ahead of the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup. The England Store, launched in partnership with Fanatics, The FA’s official retail partner, will open at 15 Carnaby Street from 21 May to 2 July. The pop-up will sell the... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Dr Martens turnaround gathers pace as profits leap 61% Dr Martens has returned to profit growth after cutting back on discounting and shifting towards a more consumer-led operating model. The footwear retailer reported a 61.3 per cent rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to £55m for the 52 weeks to 29 March 2026, up from £34.1m the previous year. Pre-tax profit surged to £32.7m, compared... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Government launches £20m crackdown on ‘dodgy’ high street stores The government has launched a new specialist unit to target high street businesses suspected of being used to launder criminal cash, including vape stores, barbers, mini-marts and sweet shops. The £20m National Crime Agency cell will coordinate investigations and raids into UK retail outlets believed to be acting as fronts for organised crime. The Home... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026