Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Premier Foods beats expectations with strong full-year results FMCG manufacturer Premier Foods has reported strong full-year results with a 2.3 per cent revenue increase to £1.18 billion. The business achieved a trading profit of £200.4m, which was ahead… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news M&S starts construction of £340m automated distribution centre Marks & Spencer has begun building a new £340m automated national distribution centre in Northamptonshire, which marks a major move in the retailer’s investment to modernise its supply chain. The… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES HUGE GARDEN PROJECTOR SCREEN – AND IT’S ONLY £59.99 With football fever about to grip the nation, Aldi is giving fans the ultimate home advantage with its latest game-changing Specialbuy. The supermarket is launching a HUGE Inflatable Garden Screen on 4th June, and shoppers are being warned to be quick because, as with all Specialbuys, once it’s gone, it’s gone. Shoppers can bring the stadium buzz to their garden with Aldi’s NEW Inflatable Movie… Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 May 2026 Industry news THREE IN FOUR PARENTS NOW TURN TO AI FOR WEANING SUPPORT, ALDI FINDS Three in four parents are now turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for help with weaning their babies, new research from Aldi reveals. Parents are now almost as likely to use AI (52%) as they are to rely on friends and family (54%) for quick advice or reassurance, while over a third (36%) say […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 May 2026 Industry news London waste firm hit with £167k fine over unsafe skip stockpiles A South East London waste and recycling company has been fined £167,000 after inspectors found unsafe vehicle movements and dangerously stockpiled skips. Recycled Material Supplies pleaded guilty to offences under Section 33(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act after failing to fulfil duties under Sections 2 and 3 of the Act. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2026 Industry news NEW RESEARCH REVEALS STIGMA OF BUYING PERIOD PRODUCTS Almost a third (29%) of women and girls who have or have ever had a period feel embarrassed buying period products in store*, a survey of 1,000 found. The research, which was commissioned by Aldi, revealed that shame runs deep, with 44% of those that feel embarrassed having deliberately used self-checkouts to avoid being seen, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 May 2026 Industry news OEP finds ‘significant weaknesses’ in regulation of waste sites There are ‘significant weaknesses’ in the Environment Agency’s inspections of waste operations and installations, Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Amcor pledges packaging support for expanded Ocado refill trial Packaging producer Amcor will continue to provide pre-fillable plastic containers for the Refill Coalition’s pilot scheme with online retailer Ocado. Packaging News (UK) · 14 May 2026 Industry news JDO rebrands Deli Kitchen flatbread Independent brand design agency JDO has rebranded flatbread brand Deli Kitchen. Packaging News (UK) · 14 May 2026 Industry news New Survey Highlights Key Challenges Facing Scotland’s Circular Third Sector Circular Communities Scotland is pleased to share findings from our recent membership survey, designed to help us listen to our members, inform our future policy campaigning work and better understand the key challenges our sector is currently facing. The results will allow us to continue to support, represent and advocate for our members through key [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 14 May 2026 Industry news AI software firm Quantexa wins £175m contract with HMRC Quantexa has been awarded a £175m contract and ten-year partnership with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to modernise its data foundation and enable the use of sovereign, governed AI on a national scale in one of the public sector’s largest decision intelligence deployments. London-based Quantexa is a global data, analytics and AI software company using […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Melting of Greenland ice sheet could release methane ‘fire ice’ Seismic surveys and sediment cores suggest that dozens of deep pockmarks on the sea floor were created when Arctic methane stores were disrupted by climate change after the last glacial maximum – and scientists warn it could happen again New Scientist — Environment · 14 May 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES £3.99 SANGRIA FRIZZANTE JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER Aldi is adding extra sparkle to the wine aisle with two standout bottles that bring a fresh twist to summer sipping. Leading the line-up is Aldi’s NEW Baron Amarillo Sangria Frizzante (£3.99, 75cl), inspired by Spain’s vibrant Sangria de Cava. This refreshing serve combines a lively red wine base with zesty notes of orange and […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 May 2026 Industry news OEP finds ‘significant short-comings’ in EA waste inspections The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has identified “significant short-comings” in the Environment Agency’s (EA) inspection regime for waste operations and installations in England. The findings are set out in an OEP report reviewing EA inspection activity between 2018 and 2022, based on analysis of Compliance Assessment Reports (CAR forms), stakeholder surveys and interviews with … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2026 Industry news 48 Welsh locations crowned among best beaches and marinas in the world The post 48 Welsh locations crowned among best beaches and marinas in the world appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 14 May 2026 Industry news EXPORT ANALYSIS: A comprehensive timeline of incoming waste export changes The UK’s waste export system is set for significant reform as regulators introduce new reporting requirements, digital tracking measures and tighter compliance controls. Changes being developed by the Environment Agency (EA), Defra and the European Union are expected to increase oversight of how waste is transported and managed both domestically and overseas. Article 18 waste … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Fractile raises £162.8m to boost AI inference chip development UK AI chip startup Fractile has raised a $220m (£162.8m) Series B round to accelerate the build of its next-generation inference hardware for AI. Inference hardware is designed to run pre-trained AI models and make real-time predictions, decisions or generative outputs. Fractile is developing chips and systems designed to make faster inference economically viable, working […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Clearing the grid path for electric HGVs One of the biggest obstacles to decarbonising road freight is the lack of clarity around where and when electric heavy goods vehicles will need to draw power from the grid. A new initiative led by UK Power Networks is aiming to change that. The Future Fleet project brings together logistics operators Maritime and Voltloader, charging […] Air Quality News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Holistic Approach to Gears on 5-Axis for Efficient and Flexible Production The gear is one of the five simple machines in the Universe and so deceptively simply. It is also a high-performance part in many applications and therefore requires micron accuracy and high-quality surface finish. The previous generation of machine tool had limitations and often a lack of gear design knowledge by the operator for this specialist part that prevented production on high end appli… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Time Attendance System - tas-indonesia.unilever.com Unilever news · 14 May 2026 Industry news WRAP partners on contractual tool to spur food waste reduction Environmental NGO WRAP has partnered with a legal specialist to develop an updated contractual clause developed to support food waste reduction strategies. Packaging News (UK) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Why Perception Now Defines Packaging Innovation as Much as Precision Carla Rae, Senior Procurement Manager at PZ Cussons, shares her insights on packaging innovation and her role as a judge for the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards. When Carla Rae joined PZ Cussons just over four years ago, she stepped into a world that was entirely new. Her career had been rooted in food and drink manufacturing, where packaging was primarily functional and process-driven,… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Co-op opens Play Shop in partnership with Eureka! National Children’s Museum Co-op has launched a partnership with Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire to open a branded Play Shop designed to teach children and families about food sustainability.… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Lidl announces partnership with Olio to improve food redistribution Lidl GB has announced a partnership with food-sharing app Olio to help redistribute more food with social enterprise Neighbourly. This collaboration will expand Lidl GB’s efforts by integrating Olio’s network… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Environmental regulations are about to ground cheap flights European airlines are expected to feel the greatest financial impact of increasingly tight emissions laws. Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates, carbon trading systems, offsetting and greenhouse gas reduction schemes are set to drive major cost increases for flight operators and passengers over the next decade. Often considered leaders in climate, air pollution and decarbonisation measures, the E… Environment Journal · 14 May 2026 Industry news Textile supply chain data: who connects the dots? The textile supply chain doesn’t have a data shortage. It has a fragmentation problem — and an increasingly urgent question […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Ofgem warned its grid plans are not climate proof - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 14 May 2026 Industry news SSEN Transmission rolls out modular substations - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Burckhardt Compression expands biogas offering with acquisition of Fornovo Gas - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 14 May 2026 Industry news John Lewis unveils new hospitality brand 'Platter John Lewis' - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 14 May 2026 Industry news The Strategic Importance of Titanium Around the Globe - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Labour retains position as largest group on LGA - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 May 2026 Industry news Video: Rahul Ghosh on the changing sustainable debt landscape - Environmental Finance Environmental Finance · 14 May 2026 Industry news Scrap metal recycling| Digital Waste Tracking: Are you ready? - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Carlsberg launches Phase to help with “focus” - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 May 2026 Industry news Chris Packham calls for Co-op’s next CEO to ban ‘Frankenchickens’ Chris Packham has criticised Co-op ahead of its Manchester AGM this Saturday, accusing the supermarket of failing to act on member-backed calls to improve chicken welfare. The naturalist and broadcaster… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Maldon Salt expands flavoured sea salt range with new £2 tubs Maldon Salt is launching new 50g tub formats for three of its premium flavoured sea salts. The smaller packs will be available for its Garlic Sea Salt Flakes, Chilli Sea… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Saica Group acquires Thimm Group Saica Group has acquired corrugated board packaging manufacturer Thimm Group, for an undisclosed fee. Packaging News (UK) · 14 May 2026 Industry news UK Government unveils plans for Clean Water Bill in King’s Speech The UK Government has confirmed plans to introduce a new Clean Water Bill as part of the legislative programme outlined during yesterday’s King’s Speech, signalling what ministers describe as a […] Water Magazine · 14 May 2026 Industry news Mettler-Toledo reintroduces Eagle Product Inspection range Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has extended its high-performance x-ray portfolio in Europe with the reintroduction of the Eagle Product Inspection product line. Packaging News (UK) · 14 May 2026