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Industry news World Earth Day 2026 | Rajapack urges right-sized and reuseable packaging shift Rajapack is urging brands to focus on right-sized recyclable cardboard boxes and re-use on Earth Day 2026. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Ocado launches ‘Future of Food’ aisle for sustainable and healthier products Ocado has launched a new ‘Future of Food Edit’ aisle on its grocery website to help shoppers find healthier and more sustainable products. The online grocer has developed the initiative… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Martin Depelteau (1971–2026): founder of Canadian tyre equipment supplier Martins Industries dies Martin Depelteau, the founder and president of Martins Industries, died on 19 April 2026, aged 54. A respected entrepreneur and widely admired industry figure, Depelteau was instrumental in building Martins into a globally recognized manufacturer of tyre equipment and supplies. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news G&G rolls out new inkjet product line G&G Image introduced new patented inkjet compatibles for use in Brother MFC-J6975DW series printer. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s Simon Roberts urges government to ease energy costs to prevent food price rises Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has called on the government to help ease rising energy costs for farmers, food producers and retailers, warning that higher bills could feed through into… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Enviro counters Infiniteria’s efforts to stop restructuring There appears to be little love lost between Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Infiniteria. On Wednesday, Enviro Systems handed Gothenburg District Court its response to the request made by Infiniteria Sweden AB and Infiniteria Europe Sàrl to terminate Enviro’s ongoing company reorganisation. In addition to identifying Infiniteria as a significant cause of its woes, Enviro reiterated that ending … Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Double Coin/tyre revenue tops $1.66 bln in Huayi Group FY2025 results Shanghai Huayi Group Co., Ltd. has published its key operating data for the full year ended 31 December 2025, which reveals tyre revenues of 11.35 billion yuan (roughly $1.66 bn; £1.23bn; €1.42bn). That result consolidates tyres as the second largest division within the wider Huayi Group. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Halfords opens 100th ‘new-style’ Fusion garage in Ashington Halfords’ Fusion garage modernisation programme has reached a landmark 100th “new-look” site in Ashington, Northumberland. The garage, situated on Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9UN, is the latest to use the format that targets increased efficiency and customer convenience in routine maintenance and repair bookings. Halfords called the 100-site milestone a key step in its modernisation str… Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news GOODFOLIO founder: Always think in systems Omid Pakseresht is the founder and chief executive of GOODFOLIO, a company building AI systems to solve problems in enterprise environments. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Pakseresht discusses why founders need to be able to think in systems, always understanding how hiring, features, strategies connect with each other. Which role was the most important […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Boyeezon brings label solutions to Dortmund Compatible label tape and paper solutions expand product categories within the imaging and supplies aftermarket. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Investigation underway after landfill fire in East Cambridgeshire Firefighters tackled a significant fire at a landfill site in Wilburton, East Cambridgeshire, after being called to the incident on Wednesday afternoon (22 April 2026). Crews were alerted shortly after 3pm, with around 30 firefighters from across Cambridgeshire mobilised to the scene. On arrival, they were met with a well-developed fire involving approximately 2,000 square … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Southern Co-op leadership urges members to vote for merger Southern Co-op’s executive leadership has urged its members to vote in favour of a merger with Co-op Group to create a major cooperative society in the UK. The major shake-up… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Mei Mei Goods secures its first UK retail listing at Ocado Asian condiment brand Mei Mei Goods is set to launch exclusively on Ocado at the end of April 2026. This is the brand’s first UK retail listing, which marks a… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Canon profits fall as office print weakens Canon reported a sharp drop in quarterly profits as weakness in its office printing business offset stable revenues, highlighting mounting pressure on one of its most mature divisions. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news MPs call for ban on PFAs in cookware and school uniforms A cross-party group of MPs has warned that the UK is falling behind Europe on tackling PFAS pollution and is urging the government to phase out non-essential uses of the harmful chemicals, including in kitchen equipment and school uniforms. The Environmental Audit Committee today (23rd April) published a report warning that the government’s current action […] Environment Journal · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Global Industrie 2026 : Unprecedented Momentum Across the Industrial Sector Bringing together the entire French and European industrial ecosystem, the 8th edition of Global Industrie, held from March 30th to April 2nd, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte, welcomed 60,000 industry professionals and 8,000 young people, marking a 12% increase compared to Global Industrie Paris 2024. Chaired by Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance, the event successfully combined innovation, busi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Bobst to bring insights to Corrugated 2026 conference Bobst will bring its expertise of corrugated packaging to the first-ever Corrugated 2026 event, as it announces it will host four speaking sessions at the show. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Clover reports major sustainability gains Clover Imaging has reported significant progress in its 2025 sustainability performance, highlighting gains in recycling, waste diversion and reforestation linked to customer engagement. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news BCMPA to promote advantage of outsourcing in chemicals sector at CHEMUK 2026 The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – will be highlighting the value of outsourcing in the chemicals sector at this year’s CHEMUK 2026, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 20-21 May. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Anglotech Group acquires Solutions in Technology The company announced that on 2nd April 2026, Anglotech Group completed the acquisition of Solutions in Technology, marking its fourth acquisition in four months. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Ireland on track to meet 2030 air pollution targets Ireland has met legally binding emission reduction commitments for four out of five major air pollutants in 2024, new figures show – but rising emissions from the country’s whiskey industry leave a bad taste in the mouth. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Pollutant Emissions: Trends and Outlook 2026 report, published today, reveals that Ireland is […] Air Quality News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news UK government ‘stepped back from the brink’ on AI copyright The UK government “stepped back from the brink” of what could have been an “absolutely devastating” move when it rolled back its controversial AI copyright proposals, according to the artists’ union Equity. Last month the government published a report updating its position on AI copyright policy. In it, it was announced that it would no […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta publishes new medium-term strategy Group pivots to ROIC discipline to drive sustainable growth and returns long-term. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Kyocera CEO publishes inaugural message Kyocera Corporation has appointed Shiro Sakushima as its new president and chief executive, marking a leadership transition at the Japanese electronics and ceramics group as it seeks to accelerate internal transformation. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Flat 20p deposit rate confirmed for UK DRS A flat rate 20p deposit will apply to all drink containers in scope of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme when it launches next year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Schweppes British Summer Promotion | Schweppes Great Britain - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Watson-Marlow to showcase at Making Pharmaceuticals ​ Sciad Communications / Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), a leader in peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies, will showcase its diverse product range specially designed for upstream, downstream and fill/finish pharmaceutical processing at Making Pharmaceuticals, Coventry, UK, 21-22 April 2026. WMFTS will demonstrate its precision-engineered peristaltic pumps a… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Arconic Orders Fifth Electromagnetic Stirrer from ABB ABB has received an order from aluminium producer Arconic for a fifth ABB electromagnetic stirrer (AL‑EMS) for its rolling mill and casthouse operation in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. It builds on four successful installations delivered on the same site since 2023, and will improve furnace efficiency, productivity and operational reliability. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2026. Finan… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Survey suggests sourcing shift on microplastics New survey finds 59% of US consumers intend to seek out microplastic-free clothing, with implications for textile fibre sourcing strategies […] Ecotextile News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news FCA continues illegal ‘finfluencer’ crackdown The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has continued its push to target social media-based investment influencer as part of an international coalition. The FCA has in the past few years made clear its position on so called ‘finfluencers‘, social media personalities that promote high-risk investments in areas including crypto and forex with no authorisation or […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Report finds half of US children are living with poor air quality The American Lung Association’s latest ‘State of the Air’ report has revealed that nearly half of all children in the United States are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution. The report estimates that 33.5 million children, about 46% of those under 18, live in areas with failing air quality grades while overall, 152 million people […] Air Quality News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Heineken posts solid first-quarter results Dutch beer manufacturer Heineken has posted strong results within its first-quarter results, with revenue increasing by 2.2 per cent to around £6.8bn. Heineken’s net revenue went up by 2.8 per… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW GUT-FRIENDLY FIBRE DRINKS FOR AS LITTLE AS 99P Aldi is serving up a fresh blend of flavour and feel-good benefits with its NEW The Juice Company Fibre Boost Juice Drinks (99p, 250ml), giving shoppers an easy way to support wellbeing at an unbeatable price. Landing in stores from 29th April, the fibre rich drinks are available in three tasty flavours that are packed […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Michelin partnering to invent ‘future rubbers’ On 22 April 2026, Michelin and four partners inaugurated PolMixLab, an associated research laboratory or LabCom that aims to “invent the rubbers of the future.” Over the course of four years, scientists will collaborate on three research foci, with Michelin contributing its industrial expertise. The partners anticipate that the new rubbers they develop will have varied and strategic application… Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news The “whiplash” effect: How earthquakes arrest and how to stop them Kyoto University researchers have identified a "stopping phase" in seismic data that occurs when an earthquake hits a barrier and stops abruptly. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Recoup to discuss supply chain challenges at first Plastics Assembly Recoup is hosting its first the Plastics Assembly event on 1 October to allow members to discuss practical challenges in managing the material. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news EXPORT ANALYSIS: Should the UK be exporting its waste? Welcome to the first instalment in letsrecycle.com’s new “Export Analysis” series, where we aim to unpick and explain some of the biggest questions around the export of waste. For our inaugural edition, we are questioning whether export is a legitimate solution for the UK’s waste – or whether it is just making it “someone else’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news The tree-planting campaign supporting community nature restoration Members of the public and organisations are being asked to get on board, donate and spread the message. Arb Ambassadors is a network of volunteer arborists currently quoting on planting and tree management projects in neighbourhoods across Britain. Those working with the campaign share their knowledge and skills, educate people on best practice, and facilitate […] Environment Journal · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news German parliament takes decisive action on clean transport and biofuel fraud prevention - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Rising caseload pressures put adult social work workforce at risk - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 24 Apr 2026