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Industry news We Love Cake launches free-from muffins in Tesco Baked goods manufacturer Bells of Lazonby has expanded its We Love Cake range with new free-from muffins which are launching exclusively at Tesco. The new Rise & Shine breakfast muffins… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Beauty Packaging Under Pressure as Sustainability Expectations and Costs Collide The post Beauty Packaging Under Pressure as Sustainability Expectations and Costs Collide appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 7 May 2026 Industry news Zhono introduces April launches In April 2026, Zhono released 13 new compatible chips for use in Canon, HP, Kyocera, Fujifilm, Ricoh, Sharp and Toshiba devices and more. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Leading Manufacturer Saves £3.2M With Advantage Utilities Energy Consultancy Award-winning energy consultancy Advantage Utilities is helping UK manufacturers protect margins, cut carbon and stay competitive in an increasingly volatile energy market. Advantage Utilities, recently named Consultancy of the Year (Large Customers) at the 2025 TELCA Awards, is demonstrating how strategic energy management can deliver long-term cost savings and operational resilience for some … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Electric bus depots trial smart charging to help balance National Grid First Bus has begun trialling the use of its electric bus depots to support the UK’s electricity system, adjusting when vehicles charge to help reduce wasted renewable energy and balance supply and demand. The trial launched at First Bus’s Glasgow depot and will extend to Great Yarmouth later this spring. It marks the first time […] Environment Journal · 7 May 2026 Industry news Quantum Motion raises £117.5m to accelerate its silicon-based computing UK-headquartered Quantum Motion has closed a $160m (£117.5m) Series C round to commercialise its scalable and energy-efficient approach to quantum computing. Quantum Motion builds utility-scale quantum computers using industry-standard silicon transistors. Built on qubits using the silicon technology found in smartphones and computers, its systems are designed for deployment into standard data-… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola HBC posts strong first quarter growth FMCG bottler Coca-Cola HBC has posted strong results in its first-quarter trading update, with organic revenue growth increasing by 11.6 per cent to around £2.3bn. The company’s organic volume grew… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli US plant to start manufacturing Cyber Tyre, gaining latest MIRS update In April, Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, argued that the country’s use of Golden Power provisions in regard to Pirelli has helped safeguard the company’s position in the United States, adding that the intervention had enabled Pirelli, its shareholders and employees to “preserve their presence in the most promising market.” Pirelli has now placed these remarks into cont… Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news Fortress Technology unveils new 3-in-1 food inspection system FORTRESS Technology is introducing a new metal detector, checkweigher and vision combination food inspection system at interpack 2026. Described as compliance and Industry 4.0-ready, the Raptor Tritek system meets the latest HACCP, BRCGS, GFSI and IFS food safety and hygiene design principles. A distinguishing feature is its compact footprint, with Fortress revealing the 3-in-1 system […] Packaging Scotland · 7 May 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta launches Service Hub in the UK Konica Minolta (UK) has launched Service Hub, a next-generation professional support services ecosystem designed to maximise the performance, productivity and profitability of print businesses. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news New Linx CIJ range aims to address most common production line challenges LINX Printing Technologies has launched the Linx 9000 Series Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer range, designed to address common production line challenges to deliver consistently high-quality codes. Among its innovations, the Linx PrintProtect battery backup helps eliminate unplanned downtime, particularly in factories where mains power outages or staff pulling power plugs at shift-end can occu… Packaging Scotland · 7 May 2026 Industry news The Ilchester Cheese expands Applewood and Mexicana range UK cheese manufacturer The Ilchester Cheese has announced the launch of a new format across two of its major brands, Applewood and Mexicana. The Ilchester Cheese company has introduced a… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Apprenticeships and sustainability legislation on agenda during MP’s visit to Amcor site AMCOR recently welcomed Lowestoft MP Jess Asato to its Beccles site for a tour of the facility and to highlight its Apprentice Academy. The site specialises in designing, producing and decorating products including plastic bottles, jars, flexible tubes and closures for health, beauty and wellness applications. The visit provided insight into the inner workings of […] Packaging Scotland · 7 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear posts $249 million loss in Q1’26 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has reported a first quarter 2026 net loss of $249 million, compared to net income of $115 million in the same period last year. Goodyear’s first quarter 2026 net sales amounted to $3.881 million, down 8.7 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, tyre unit volumes totalled 34.0 million, down 11.6 per cent. Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news The speed of cyber risk has changed. Organisations haven’t caught up Artificial intelligence is often positioned as the biggest opportunity for business, that is true, but it is also changing the nature of cyber risk far faster than most organisations are prepared for. The conversation needs to catch up. This is no longer just about productivity or efficiency. It is about the speed at which systems […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Momentum builds ahead of Recycler Live 2026 Final preparations accelerate in Dortmund as registrations increase ahead of the industry gathering at Messe Dortmund. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Mulberry acquires West Midlands battery recycling site Mulberry Waste Holdings has acquired Ecobat Solutions’ lithium-ion battery recycling Darlaston in the West Midlands. According to the company, the deal brings together Mulberry’s established hazardous waste management operations with Ecobat’s advanced battery collection, diagnostics, dismantling and recycling capabilities, including a recently installed lithium-ion recycling process with a targ… letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Unions target garment worker low wages Asia-Pacific trade unions unite to combat impoverishing low pay in the garment sector, demanding living wages GENEVA — IndustriALL Global […] Ecotextile News · 7 May 2026 Industry news HYB strengthens Asia-Pacific distribution networks Regional conferences highlight distributor partnerships, toner research developments, and expanding business equipment portfolio. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news KMP strengthens sales team with new key-account managers KMP AG is continuing to expand its sales organisation with the addition of two experienced Key-Account Managers who will support customers across Germany for the brands KMP, Intercopy, and PartsDepot. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES £5.99 WHITE WINE THAT EXPERTS ARE CALLING “GENIUNELY RARE” Aldi has turned the wine world on its head with the launch of its NEW Kooliburra White Shiraz (£5.99, 75cl). This rare and surprising wine has landed in stores just in time for shoppers to enjoy a refreshingly different sip this summer. Shoppers can forget everything they think they know about Shiraz. It’s so unusual, it’s […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 May 2026 Industry news Aii reset puts focus on major suppliers Apparel Impact Institute shifts funding to bigger, more capital-intensive projects to cut supply chain emissions faster by 2030 SAN FRANCISCO […] Ecotextile News · 7 May 2026 Industry news IT distribution in the Gulf under pressure IT distribution across the Gulf has come under significant pressure, with geopolitical disruption and supply chain constraints driving a sharp decline in revenues, particularly in the UAE, according to market insights from global market intelligence firm CONTEXT. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news GFA blueprint to fix EU textile recycling New roadmap calls for €11 billion in infrastructure investment and a targeted policy framework to break Europe’s circular textile deadlock […] Ecotextile News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions Total Specific Solutions (TSS) has acquired Keypoint Intelligence, a US-based provider of data, market intelligence, and analytical software for the global digital imaging industry. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Asterix Health raises £2.1m to boost NHS primary care hiring Asterix Health has raised £2.1m in pre-seed funding to build out its workforce solution that hires UK-registered GPs to support primary care remotely through a proprietary technology platform. Julian Titz and Max Thilo founded the company in 2024 after both navigating serious health conditions – Thilo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Titz is currently awaiting […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 May 2026 Industry news ReCAM project wins £3m for battery recycling technology A UK consortium has secured more than £3 million in funding to develop a new lithium-ion battery recycling process. The funding was awarded through the Battery Innovation Programme delivered by Innovate UK and supported by the Department for Business and Trade. It will support the ReCAM project – a collaboration between UK Battery Industrialisation Centre … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Sharp earns silver Globee Award Sharp's advanced AI integration into the customer journey is recognised for excellence as Consumer Product or Service of the Year. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Schneider Electric Brings Schneider StarCharge Fast 720 to the UK Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is bringing Schneider StarCharge Fast 720 to the UK. This next-generation electric vehicle (EV) charging solution is designed for commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators. The system delivers up to 720 kW of power and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, supporting the growing demand for EVs across the UK. With 97%… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news OakNorth Provides £20m RCF to MSS International to Support Future Growth OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided a £20m super senior RCF to MSS International, a leading player in energy transmission and distribution manufacturing. Founded in 1971, MSS International plays a critical role in supporting electrification, supplying high-precision components used in applications such as data centres, EV battery systems, and grid infras… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news RWM Connect: CIWM and RWM to unite the resource sector with the industry’s ultimate networking event The post RWM Connect: CIWM and RWM to unite the resource sector with the industry’s ultimate networking event appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 7 May 2026 Industry news Campaigners issue export warning over flexible plastic recycling ‘challenges’ UK plans to launch mandatory household collections of flexible plastics from next year will enhance pressure for effective domestic recycling, environmental campaigners warn. Packaging News (UK) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Biffa and FCC Environment use AI for Environment Agency compliance reporting Biffa and FCC Environment are among the ‘first’ waste management companies globally to use AI for compliance reporting. The waste management companies have begun using AI to submit waste composition data on outbound material streams directly to the Environment Agency (EA), as part of their existing compliance reporting. Since October 2024, expanded Material Facilities […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear Farm Tires & Titan ready for Cologne show Goodyear Farm Tires will mark its return to The Tire in Cologne this summer by showcasing the world’s largest agricultural tyre and the versatility of the product range of parent company Titan International. The stand in Hall 6 / CO19 shouldn’t be difficult to find as it will feature the largest commercially available agricultural tyre in the world, the Goodyear Farm Tires LSW1400/30R46. This t… Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news SPML Infra wins major 1GWh BESS contract in Bihar SPML Infra Limited, one of India’s prominent publicly listed infrastructure developers, has secured a landmark ₹1,128 crore contract to deliver a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NTPC’s Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar.The award marks the company’s first major grid‑scale battery storage project and stands among the largest single BESS orders issued… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Liverpool John Lennon Airport Boosts Performance with Telent Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been working with Telent, the mission-critical technology specialist, to trial its CCTV assurance platform, Arbitex, giving technical teams continuous visibility into the condition and performance of the airport’s CCTV estate. The three‑month trial, which has now concluded, enabled the airport to assess how automated daily checks on each camera improve oversigh… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Ethos raises £16.7m to replace CVs with its AI agent Ethos, the AI platform that matches skilled professionals to income opportunities, has secured a $22.75M (£16.7m) Series A funding round. While AI has made it easier to generate CVs and job applications, it has also made it harder to identify expertise. Organisations are facing volumes of increasingly similar profiles, with limited ways to assess what […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Nantycaws recycling site in commissioning after battery fire rebuild CWM Environmental has announced that its new resource recovery facility (RRF) at Nantycaws, Carmarthenshire, has entered commissioning. Full operations are scheduled to begin at the end of May, subject to successful completion of the commissioning programme. The multimillion-pound development marks a major milestone for the company following the destruction of its previous materials recycling f… letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Finsbury Food Group renews Disney cake licensing partnership Finsbury Food Group has renewed its long-standing licensing collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, extending a 20-year partnership that has brought Disney-themed celebration cakes to UK retailers. The renewed agreement… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news 430 tonnes of food waste collected in Derby in rollout’s first month More than 430 tonnes of food waste have been diverted from black bins during the first month of household food waste collections in Derby. All local authorities in England were required to introduce weekly food waste collections from 31 March as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms. Derby City Council said the collected food waste is processed at Severn Trent […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2026