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Industry news Aldi commits to stocking sweeter British blackberries this summer Aldi expects blackberry sales to increase by 20 per cent this upcoming season and is partnering closely with its suppliers to introduce a sweeter variant. The discounter sold over 228… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news EfW tonnages rise 1.6% in 2025 as capacity outpaces demand In 2025, residual waste inputs to the UK’s 64 operational Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities increased to 17.1 million tonnes, with growth slowing to 1.6%. The statistics come from the UK Energy from Waste Statistics 2025 report, produced by Refynix and continuing a series previously published by Tolvik Consulting, which focused on “facilities in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2026 Industry news Circular design standard targets EU rules Circular.fashion updates its Circular Design Standard as Brussels finalises textile ecodesign rules and Digital Product Passport pilots ramp up BERLIN […] Ecotextile News · 5 May 2026 Industry news IR Italiana Riprografia launches Kyocera TASKalfa compatible toners IR Italiana Riprografia has announced the launch of an extensive new range of compatible toner cartridges for Kyocera TASKalfa devices. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 5 May 2026 Industry news CEAT expanding European presence CEAT is quietly building out a more structured European footprint, a move that seems to signal a shift from an export-led approach towards a more localised operating model across the region. During its FY’26 earnings call on 29 April 2026, company representatives confirmed the founding of entities and branches in key markets including the UK, Germany, France and Poland. According to Arnab Baner… Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news Pioneering plastic used for luminaires A range of wall-mounted luminaires have been manufactured with a pioneering plastic with a proportion of attributed bio-circular raw materials. […] Recolight · 5 May 2026 Industry news Remanufactured globe lights slash energy by 65% Globe lights illuminating an engineering company in Coventry have been retained and remanufactured resulting in an energy saving of 65 […] Recolight · 5 May 2026 Industry news 1,200 Fagerhult lights on offer from reuse initiative Two sets of Fagerhult luminaires – both barely used – are being offered to industry professionals in a pioneering reuse initiative. […] Recolight · 5 May 2026 Industry news This sponsor rule is about to catch founders off-guard If you are a UK tech founder sponsoring overseas engineers, there is a rule change that kicked in on 8 April 2026 that you probably have not heard about. You should. From that date, the Home Office stopped assessing sponsored worker salaries annually. Now they assess them in every pay period. One month below threshold […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Brussels stalls France’s anti‑fast fashion law EU objections force Paris to delay landmark ultra‑fast fashion clampdown, raising questions over national green policy in the single market […] Ecotextile News · 5 May 2026 Industry news Weetabix and XPO Logistics extend warehouse management partnership Weetabix, the iconic breakfast cereal brand, is extending its warehouse management partnership with XPO Logistics. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Print down, services up as European market resets Nearly half of companies in the European print sector are operating in flat or declining conditions, as hybrid working cuts volumes and the market shifts away from standalone consumables. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Smurfit Westrock launches prototype of glueline-free packaging solution Smurfit Westrock has unveiled ActiBlu, a breakthrough prototype solution designed to eliminate the need for traditional gluelines in paper-based packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Halfords recruits former Tructyre operations director for Commercial Fleet Services Halfords has recruited Iain Hayes as operations director of its Commercial Fleet Services (CFS) business. Hayes joined the business from Tructyre, and has previously held senior roles at DHL, LOXAM, and Sofology. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the mobile service industry. His arrival on 27 April 2026 strengthens Halfords’ leadership team as it continues to grow its service offering fo… Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news Breaking bottlenecks: software to solve food and beverage’s costly headache Beth Ragdale, software business manager at industrial automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK, explains why tackling bottlenecks requires a rethink of traditional production lines, moving beyond purely mechanical fixes to embrace flexible, software-driven solutions. THE word ‘bottleneck’ carries more weight in food and beverage than almost any other sector. A 2018 study by Garvey found […] Packaging Scotland · 5 May 2026 Industry news Lidl launches brand new Lidl Plus Points rewards scheme Lidl has launched a new rewards feature for Lidl Plus app users, giving shoppers points on every in-store transaction. Lidl Plus Points, which goes live from 5 May, was introduced… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news Court rejects Katun’s confidentiality bid Europe’s Unified Patent Court has dismissed a bid by aftermarket supplier Katun to shield commercially sensitive information disclosed to Canon, in a decision underlining strict procedural timing requirements. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Smurfit Westrock unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based packaging innovation SMURFIT Westrock has announced the launch of ActiBlu, a prototype solution designed to eliminate the need for traditional gluelines in paper-based packaging. ActiBlu is an adhesive applied during the production of the packaging, removing the need for glue application when the box is closed. It is activated by a fine mist of water and seals […] Packaging Scotland · 5 May 2026 Industry news Dash unveils new Pink Lady flavour Healthy drinks brand Dash has launched a new flavour in partnership with Pink Lady, a popular UK apple brand. The Dash Pink Lady Apple drink was made with real Pink… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news EU officially clears Xerox Lexmark takeover Brussels finds minimal competition risks in office printing merger after routine review. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Hartmann aligns its FiberWise trays with advanced processing technologies Hartmann Packaging is aiming to strengthen the future of food packaging by aligning its FiberWise MAP trays with advanced processing technologies such as the Sairem Microwave Pasteurisation Solution. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Canon celebrated Earth Day 2026 Canon U.S.A., Inc. recently hosted an Earth Day event for employees at its corporate headquarters. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Plastics recycler seeks buyer after administrators appointed British recycler Plastic Energy has appointed administrators, due to cash flow challenges faced by the company. Plastic Energy Finco Limited and Plastic Energy Limited will be represented by Geoffrey Rowley and Patrick Donnan of FRP Advisory Trading. According to the administrators, the companies faced insufficient liquidity available within the group to affect a turnaround plan. Plastic … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2026 Industry news European Commission holds Circular Economy Act talks The European Commission has held talks on the Circular Economy Act ahead of a final stakeholder workshop involving 1000 participants. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Marmite campaign sparks divided reaction Marmite’s latest outdoor campaign has divided UK consumers, with new research showing the ads sparked far higher levels of disgust than average. The Unilever-owned brand’s “Love it. Hate it. Cook… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news Exactaform Named Exclusive Reseller for HAV-Sentry Smart Glove Technology Coventry-based precision cutting tools manufacturer, Exactaform Cutting Tools, has been appointed the exclusive and sole distributor of Feraru Dynamic’s smart glove technology, HAV-Sentry. The wearable tech monitors real-time vibration exposure to support operator safety, compliance and long term workforce wellbeing. The HAV-Sentry smart glove from Feraru Dynamic monitors vibration exposure lev… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 5 May 2026 Industry news AB InBev reports solid first quarter performance The parent company of Corona, AB InBev, has posted strong first quarter results, with revenue increasing by 5.8 per cent to approximately £11.2bn. There was an 8.2 per cent increase… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news Jiangsu General reports 2025 profit pressure as ownership reform reshapes strategy Although Jiangsu General Science Technology Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu General) delivered robust top-line growth in 2025, profitability declined sharply amid cost pressures and a challenging global trading environment. The year was also marked by a landmark ownership reform that is expected to redefine the company’s long-term trajectory. Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news UK consortium advances ReCAM Li-ion recycling A UK consortium has secured support through the Battery Innovation Programme to advance a new lithium‑ion battery recycling technology designed to reinforce circular supply chains and retain more battery value within the UK economy.The ReCAM project unites the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), Watercycle Technologies, Recyclus Group Ltd and Polaron to address the rising volume… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Cambridge spinout Barocal secures £7.4m seed fund Deep climate tech startup Barocal has raised a $10m (£7.4m) seed round to accelerate development and scale its engineering team ahead of commercial deployment. The University of Cambridge spinout is developing next-generation solid-state cooling and heating systems. The startup replaces conventional refrigerant gases with organic barocaloric materials that heat and cool under pressure, improvin… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Meet the U.S. Soccer Prize Pack Lineup - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 5 May 2026 Industry news The Jolly Hog launches butcher shop pop-up for Marmite and Colman’s sausage range The Jolly Hog is launching a one-day London pop-up to celebrate its new sausage collaboration with Marmite and Colman’s. The British meat brand will open The Jolly Hog Butchers in… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news Asda unveils own label matcha range Asda has launched a private label matcha range as it taps into the popularity of the drink among younger consumers. The supermarket retailer is rolling out the new matcha latte… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news Popeyes UK launches ‘Popeyes University’ training academy Popeyes UK has launched a new learning and development programme as it looks to build future leaders across its growing restaurant estate. The quick-service restaurant brand, which now operates more… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news ABB Value Provider Marks 40 Years in Business with Relocation to Bigger Facility Sentridge Control, an ABB Value Provider covering the Midlands, the North-West, and North Wales, has relocated its operations from two sites in Coventry and Stoke to a larger and better-equipped multi-purpose facility in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. The move will allow the company to further accelerate its recent rapid growth, and improve its coverage for ABB customers, while enhancing its engine… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Co-op warns UK meat imports hit £5bn as pressure grows on British food resilience UK meat imports rose to £5bn in 2025, fuelling concerns over Britain’s reliance on overseas food supply chains, according to new HMRC data obtained by Co-op. The convenience retailer said… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news Anchor launches new brand positioning with ‘Let’s Get Absolutely Buttered’ campaign Anchor has unveiled a refreshed brand positioning and new campaign. The Arla Foods-owned butter brand is launching a new creative platform, “Let’s Get Absolutely Buttered”, designed to celebrate the taste… Grocery Gazette · 5 May 2026 Industry news E-scooter legalisation urgently needed, open letter warns PM The government must use the forthcoming King’s Speech to finally legalise e-scooters, an open letter to the Prime Minister has warned. The UK remains the only European country yet to legalise e-scooters, despite repeated government commitments to do so ‘when parliamentary time allows’. The letter, which was organised by CoMoUK, calls for urgent legislation creating […] Air Quality News · 5 May 2026 Industry news Advancing UK Battery Circularity: Recyclus Joins Innovate UK-Funded ReCAM Consortium The post Advancing UK Battery Circularity: Recyclus Joins Innovate UK-Funded ReCAM Consortium appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 5 May 2026 Industry news Scottish biotech raises £19m to fund IBS drug trial Glasgow-based life sciences scaleup EnteroBiotix has secured £19m to support its clinical trials of microbiome drugs used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS affects up to one in ten people, with up to twice as many women diagnosed compared to men. The investment will fund the firm’s clinical trial for its EBX-102-02 IBS drug, […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026