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Industry news Whitworths launches campaign calling for nuts to be added to 5-a-day guidance Whitworths has launched a nationwide billboard campaign urging policymakers to recognise nuts as part of the UK’s 5-a-day guidance. The health-focused food brand has rolled out a two-week out-of-home campaign… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Heineken appoints new global marketing agency roster Heineken has appointed a new global marketing agency roster. The brewer said the development follows a review of its global marketing agency ecosystem and forms part of its EverGreen 2030… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news TonyG Boosts its Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Technology through Made Smarter West Midlands An award-winning Warwickshire creative production house working with designers and retailers on bespoke projects has invested in two state-of-the-art machines thanks to support from Made Smarter West Midlands. TonyG started in 2003 as a stereotypical design company, designing brochures and leaflets from the home of the two original founders, Heather and Tony Golding, in Gaydon. However, the bus… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news OPINION: ‘Why Simpler Recycling is starting to deliver results’ Steve Cole, Managing Director at Biffa Municipal, on how Simpler Recycling reforms and stronger partnerships are helping England reduce residual waste. OPINION: The latest Defra data showing a 40kg per person drop in non-recyclable waste since 2019 is an important milestone for England’s waste system. Per‑capita residual waste has fallen from 575kg to 535kg in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since autumn 2023, PwC finds Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since autumn 2023 as shoppers brace for rising living costs, according to new research from PwC. The firm’s latest consumer sentiment survey… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Fire brigades called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours UK fire brigades are tackling fires caused by a lithium-ion battery at a rate of once every five hours, new figures show. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 May 2026 Industry news BKT approves major investment in capacity expansion & infrastructure Balkrishna Industries (BKT) has confirmed its Board of Directors’ approval of a further Rs 20 billion (£155.3 million / US$211.7 million) investment to expand capacity. Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, explains that this additional CapEx will “support capacity expansion and infrastructure development across both OHT and on road tyre categories.” The investment will also equip BKT with AI … Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news WKD brings new campaign to life with Leeds nightlife takeover WKD has staged a two-venue nightlife takeover in Leeds to mark the launch of its new above-the-line campaign, ‘Got a WKD Side?’. The SHS Drinks-owned RTD brand transformed two neighbouring… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news New Arāya Sie Fund closes at £7.5m to back female-led startups Arãya Ventures and Sie Ventures have partnered to launch the Arãya Sie Fund, announcing a £7.5m first close to back female founders building in AI, deeptech, fintech, healthcare and sustainability. The new fund will invest in up to 40 pre-seed and seed-stage companies over the next four years, writing initial cheques of £100k to £300k […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Suez installs Polytag UV readers at Avonmouth Suez has partnered with Polytag and Pellenc ST to install a UV tag reading and sorting system at its Avonmouth materials recovery facility (MRF), the first installation of its kind. The UV detection technology, provided by Polytag, is integrated into the site’s existing commercial sorting line and will pair with Pellenc ST’s near-infrared sorting capabilities. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Q-commerce reshaping grocery loyalty as shoppers demand price consistency The rise of Q-commerce platforms such as Deliveroo is changing what UK grocery shoppers expect from supermarkets, with new research warning retailers risk falling behind on pricing, loyalty and in-store… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Aldi Scotland invests £8m in price cuts to support shoppers Aldi Scotland has invested more than £8m in lowering prices across everyday essentials as households continue to face cost-of-living pressures. The discounter said the investment, made during the first quarter… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Life lessons: Ellie Simmonds on what life so far has taught her Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds OBE reflects on the lessons that carried her from the pool to life beyond elite sport Positive News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Wildlife Trusts call on government to pass eight laws to halt nature crisis The Wildlife Trusts have published a blueprint for nature recovery, setting out eight proposed pieces of legislation they are urging the UK Government to adopt, warning that warm words about wildlife are meaningless without the legal frameworks to back them up. The proposals come after the last King’s Speech in 2024 included 40 separate Bills […] Environment Journal · 11 May 2026 Industry news Circular Opportunities in Scotland’s Energy Sector - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 11 May 2026 Industry news 'Insurance will play key role in transition after Iran' - Environmental Finance Environmental Finance · 11 May 2026 Industry news Yokohama Rubber establishes China R&D centre Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has opened a new R&D centre in Hangzhou, China, to support product development and production for the local market. The facility began operations earlier this month at the company’s new passenger car tyre plant, which started production last November. Yokohama Rubber says the centre will help it respond more quickly to demand in China by developing new products locally… Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news ExxonMobil works on downgauged, mono-material PE pet food packaging ExxonMobil has worked with Brazilian converter Videplast to develop a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pet food packaging solution that delivers strong stiffness and toughness at a reduced gauge. Packaging News (UK) · 11 May 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 8 May 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Shipping Materials, Export Documentation & Procedures - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Why grocery shrink starts before checkout, not at the scanner Grocers have invested heavily in self-checkout controls, but a significant share of shrink begins earlier – when products leave the shelf, are concealed, and never enter the transaction. Bottomline upfront… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Water customers want clearer explanations of company finances, says CCW report Water companies must do far more to explain how they use customers’ money if they are to rebuild public trust in the sector, according to new research from the Consumer […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news SEPA says River Dochart oil pollution incident is stabilising as remediation continues The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has said the ongoing diesel pollution incident affecting the River Dochart near Killin is now “stabilising”, although remediation works and environmental monitoring remain ongoing […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Dame Julia Black appointed to steer Defra’s water reform transition The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed Dame Julia Black as Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State on Water Reform Transition, marking a significant step […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Ridge appoints new Head of Infrastructure to support continued growth Built environment consultancy Ridge has further strengthened its infrastructure capability with the appointment of Steve Williams as Head of Infrastructure. Steve has advised on and delivered major programmes of work […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Environment Bank gears up for BNG expansion to NSIPs with senior appointment Environment Bank, a leading biodiversity gains specialist, has appointed Corrine Barry as NSIPs Business Development Director, creating a dedicated function focused entirely on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Corrine brings […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Waterfront Fluid Controls acquires Penstocks (UK) Limited Waterfront Fluid Controls Limited, based in Glasgow, has acquired Penstocks (UK) Limited of Hinckley, Leicestershire, in a move aimed at strengthening its operational presence across the UK water sector. The […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news £8.9m upgrade to improve river water quality in South Yorkshire completes Yorkshire Water has successfully completed an £8.9m investment to upgrade Ingbirchworth and Hoylandswaine wastewater treatment sites in South Yorkshire to improve water quality in both the river Don and Banks […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence staff win Biochemical Society Research Support Award Two members of Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), Helen Elwood and Paul Knobbs, have won the Biochemical Society 2027 Research Support Award. The award is presented to an individual […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Rainwater planters helping to ‘slow the flow’ in Freckleton United Utilities is working with the local community and Fylde Council to support flood resilience in Freckleton by managing rainwater. The water company is offering free rainwater planters to selected […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Kyocera Document Solutions FOREARTH Will Revolutionise Sustainable Textile Production Kyocera Document Solutions has highlighted its FOREARTH, a pioneering water-free textile production concept designed to drastically reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By addressing the critical need for sustainable manufacturing, this innovation sets a new standard for the textile industry, minimising environmental impact while streamlining the entire printing process. TexIntel — Eco News · 10 May 2026 Industry news Oil-based products are everywhere, from fertiliser to fashion. What are the alternatives? Substituting the petrochemicals that underpin everyday life is challenging, but there are ways to produce what we need without fossil fuels I tried to live for 24 hours without using oil-based products. It was ridiculously impossible Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The standoff in the strait of Hormuz has shown … The Guardian — Environment · 9 May 2026 Industry news Minette Batters: Who pays for change? Farming, foodservice and the fight for a viable future Minette Batters — farmer, broadcaster, former NFU President and now crossbench peer — has spent her career making the case that farming and food policy are inseparable. She's done it in the media, in parliament and on the land Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 May 2026 Industry news A vast dam across the Bering Strait could stop the AMOC collapsing If a key ocean current collapses it could plunge northern Europe into a big freeze. Now researchers are weighing up a drastic intervention – building a 130-kilometre-wide dam between the US and Russia New Scientist — Environment · 9 May 2026 Industry news Biodiversity Action - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 8 May 2026 Industry news Comment on Welsh, Scottish and local election results Responding to the results of the Welsh, Scottish and local elections in England, Ami McCarthy (they/them), Head of Politics at Greenpeace UK said: “Despite Reform’s gains, huge numbers of people have voted for political parties that promise an escape from fossil fuel crises and greater protection for the nature we love. The winning parties in […] Greenpeace UK · 8 May 2026 Industry news Premium recycled PP - Renewi Renewi · 8 May 2026 Industry news EU urged to push biodegradable materials in circular economy plans MRW EU urged to push biodegradable materials in circular economy plans Body representing workers, employers and trade unions argues to make the most effective use of biodegradable materials derived from non-synthetic sources in waste reduction plans EU urged to push biodegradable materials in circular economy plans Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Government digital waste tracking impact study deemed ‘fit for purpose’ MRW Government digital waste tracking impact study deemed ‘fit for purpose’ Review of the evidence and predicted impacts of aims to commence the phased rollout of mandatory digital monitoring this year deemed to make effective case for the policy Government digital waste tracking impact study deemed ‘fit for purpose’ Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Deal targets Bangladesh textile decarbonisation Bangladesh’s garment trade body signs decarbonisation agreement with Spanish machinery marketplace to cut factory emissions DHAKA – The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers […] Ecotextile News · 8 May 2026