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Industry news Multiverse and Age UK partner on AI and data academy Tech upskilling platform Multiverse has partnered with Age UK, the charity for older people, to launch an AI and data academy that will equip 60 team members with critical digital skills and transform how they supports millions of older people facing poverty and isolation. As the UK’s ageing population continues to grow, the demand for […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI EXPERT REVEALS THE MEANING BEHIND WINE AISLE JARGON Wine jargon can often feel like another language, with terms like ‘terroir’, ‘tannin’ and ‘body’ making it difficult to know if a bottle is the right choice for a weekday dinner, date night or special occasion. But Aldi and its resident wine expert, Sam Caporn, are translating the lingo. The Mistress of Wine is breaking […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI ACCELERATES LONDON EXPANSION WITH £40M INVESTMENT IN EIGHT NEW STORES Aldi is expanding in London with eight new stores this year, bringing hundreds of new jobs and more affordable food options to communities lacking discount retailers. The £40m expansion targets areas in the capital and Greater London, where many communities still rely on higher-priced convenience stores or traditional full-price supermarkets for their weekly shop. New […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Russian tyre makers seek measures against Chinese PCR/LT tyres Russia’s domestic tyre industry is seeking protection from rising levels of imports, with Chinese tyres at the centre of the debate. According to business daily Kommersant, industry players have asked the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) to launch a safeguard investigation into imports of passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyres. Should the case proceed, it could result in the introdu… Tyrepress · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Aster releases compatible ink cartridges for Brother devices Aster has announced the release of its compatible ink cartridges for the Brother LC504XL and LC506XXL series, developed for use in Brother’s INKvestment inkjet all-in-one printers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Inaugural winner of Undergraduate Can of the Year award announced CAN Makers UK has announced the inaugural winner of the Undergraduate Can of the Year award. Brooklyn Brewery was selected by Edge Hill University graphic design undergraduates for its Pulp Art can design, which students felt was the most appealing design for Gen Z consumers. The award expands the Can Makers’ commitment to celebrating creative […] Packaging Scotland · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news PreZero opens €42 million SRF plant in Barcelona PreZero, an international waste and recycling management company, has opened what it called Spain’s largest solid recovered fuel (SRF) production facility. Located in the Zona Franca de Barcelona, the new plant represents an investment of more than €42 million and is expected to create over 85 direct jobs. The project has been developed by PreZero, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Revealed: Scientists tell Colombia fossil-fuel transition summit to ‘halt new expansion’ Countries attending a first-of-its-kind fossil-fuel summit have been asked to consider “action recommendations” such as... Carbon Brief · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news A New Crisis Spells Peril for Manufacturers. They Need More Voices in Their Corner. The economic fallout of recent events in the Middle East will be a bitter blow for manufacturers across the country. Just as green shoots started to appear for the industry, a new energy crisis looms, that looks far worse than the last. We now need politicians, the media, and critically, the British public, to rally behind manufacturers. This must be the year the country recognises our proud ma… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news MM Packaging adds new print on hot foil capability MM Packaging Deeside is introducing a new design effect that allows detailed print to be applied directly onto hot foil. The move is designed to expand the cartonboard firm’s finishing capabilities and give brands more creative freedom when creating packaging and promotional materials. The development allows printed details to sit ‘cleanly’ on reflective foil without […] Packaging Scotland · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Jungheinrich advances battery tech with Monolith AI Monolith, the artificial intelligence software specialist supporting engineering teams with complex physics and product‑development challenges, has confirmed a new partnership with Jungheinrich, one of the world’s major industrial equipment manufacturers.The collaboration is designed to speed up the development of battery‑powered material handling equipment as battery technologies continue to e… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news £22.1 trillion lost to inefficient resource use annually, report finds Inefficient resource use is responsible for £22.1 trillion in losses, a third of global GDP, each year, a new report has found. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news New solution unveiled for vacuum skin packaging for processed fish A new innovation designed for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) for processed fish has been launched by Klöckner Pentaplast (kp). The kp Evolve Fish Boards can contain up to 100% recycled content, helping brands comply with evolving regulatory requirements. Their lightweight, mono-material construction aims to help lower carbon impact and reduce EPR fees, while an open-flap design […] Packaging Scotland · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Belgium to remove ‘pointless’ street lights A project in Wallonia in Belgium has begun removing and turning off what it terms ‘pointless’ street lights in a […] Recolight · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Industry initiative donates lights to hospice Industry initiative Donate-A-Light has organised the donation of 78 LED luminaires to a hospice. Blythe House provides vital, free care […] Recolight · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Megaman brings back the lamp Megaman has ‘brought back the replaceable lamp’ in the form of LED modules that are exchangeable by end users. The […] Recolight · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change outlines key UK DRS packaging specifications The management body charged with overseeing drink container Deposit Return Schemes (DRSs) for the majority of the UK has set out key material specification requirements for the industry. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Coors brings back cold-activated packaging technology campaign Molson Coors Beverage Company is bringing back its 'Peak of Technology' campaign this April, helping consumers perfect their at-home beer serves through Coors' distinctive cold-activated packaging technology. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Ten-print upgrades toner cartridge range Ten-print has announced a quality upgrade across its full range of replacement colour toner cartridges and drum units after completing a two-year development programme. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news British Business Bank commits £35m to new Episode 1 fund The British Business Bank has made a commitment of up to £35m to VC Episode 1’s Fund IV. Episode 1 is an investor backing early stage companies primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. It takes an algorithmic approach to finding and evaluating software-driven UK companies with a specific focus on AI, software infrastructure, deeptech […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ULMA targets Irish medical sector with show debut Packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK will make a debut appearance at MedTech Innovation Expo Ireland, as it expands its focus on Ireland’s growing medical device manufacturing sector. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news UK meets reduction commitments for key pollutants The UK has met all its domestic and international commitments for reducing key air pollutants, Air Quality Minister Emma Hardy has confirmed in a formal statement to Parliament. The statement, which updates Parliament on progress for financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26, fulfils a statutory requirement under the Environment Act 1995. Emissions of ammonia, nitrogen oxides, […] Air Quality News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ZWE Report: Incineration in EU ETS unlikely to increase landfill use Including incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is unlikely to trigger a shift towards landfill across Europe, according to a new report from Zero Waste Europe (ZWE). The study, Including incineration in the EU ETS: Assessing potential impacts on landfilling, argued that concerns over waste being diverted from Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news McGuigan Wines unveils pioneering 300g lightweight Burgundy bottle Following the success of last year’s introduction of a 300g Bordeaux bottle to help reduce glass wastage and environmental impact, McGuigan Wines has partnered with Greencroft to bring a 300g light weight Burgundy bottle to market. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Administrative overload threatens Europe’s workforce retention As Europe grapples with ongoing talent shortages, new research from Ricoh reveals that administrative overload is becoming a significant contributor to employee dissatisfaction and attrition. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI’S POPULAR GARDEN PRODUCTS RETURN – INCLUDING EGG CHAIR AND KAMADO BBQ Aldi is helping shoppers spring into the new season with the return of its must-have garden ranges. The Garden Marrakesh range will land in stores from 23rd April, bringing shoppers fresh options for outdoor spaces. The Garden Hero ranges will return across the season, with new arrivals in stores from 30th April and 3rd May. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Ninestar completes shift to Pantum The company finalises renaming as Pantum brand becomes central identity. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Purpose-led innovation takes centre stage at LCR Tech Climbers Tech Climbers revealed the best performing product-led tech businesses that are making an impact in the Liverpool City Region. The list was announced to a room of founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters from across the City Region. View the list here This week, the tech community gathered at Scale in Liverpool city centre as host Oyinkansola Adebayo unveiled the 17 companies that made the… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates. Will the idea catch on? A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape hiring practices Positive News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news AF&PA releases March 2026 report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the March 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Global economy loses one-third of value to linear waste A new circularity report warns that business model’s such as fast fashion’s with its take‑make‑waste model is destroying trillions in […] Ecotextile News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Marco earns 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark Marco Technologies has been awarded the 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Project gives a second life to fire-damaged components from one of UK’s earliest wind farms Offshore wind expert RWE says it has successfully recycled major components from a fire-damaged offshore wind turbine, marking what the group claims is a significant step forward in circular practices within the UK’s renewable energy sector. RWE is “giving a second wind” to deconstructed components from a turbine at its Scroby Sands Offshore Wind Farm, […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Why recycling alone won’t solve fashion’s circularity problem We must look at how materials break down at end of life to incentivise a truly circular fashion industry, writes Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news New report finds including incineration in the EU ETS will ‘not drive more landfilling’ Including waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is ‘unlikely’ to lead to an increase in landfilling, according to a new report from Zero Waste Europe. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Urfuture raises £1.7m to rebuild entry-level hiring Manchester-based HR tech startup urfuture has secured a £1.7m seed round to support its mission to rebuild entry-level hiring in the AI age. Urfuture is building a hiring infrastructure designed to replace CVs and job boards. Its platform combines a ‘social-first Gen Z distribution engine’ with a proprietary behavioural science job matching algorithm, enabling employers […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Welsh Govt Consultation on Producers paying for Street Bins and Litter Fees – MPMA response, 17 April 2026 The post Welsh Govt Consultation on Producers paying for Street Bins and Litter Fees – MPMA response, 17 April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Biffa-owned Community Shop opens Sunderland site A new Community Shop has opened in Sunderland, expanding efforts to redistribute surplus food and address food insecurity through its social enterprise model. The store, located on Fawcett Street, was officially opened on 8 April 2026 by Community Shop, part of the Company Shop Group, owned by Biffa. It marks the 16th site in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Monaflex to highlight tyre repair innovation at TTC 2026 Guernsey-based Monaflex Tyre Repair Solutions will use its presence at this year’s exhibition in Koelnmesse (Hall 8.1, Stand E-038) to engage both new and existing customers with its latest tyre repair technologies and systems. Taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026, the show provides what the company sees as a valuable platform to demonstrate its approach to tyre maintenance and repair, particula… Tyrepress · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Engineered algae targets smaller microplastic fragments in wastewater A research team at the University of Missouri has developed a genetically engineered algae strain they say is designed to capture microplastics in wastewater, while also enabling their reuse in new materials. Led by Susie Dai, professor of engineering and principal investigator at the Bond Life Sciences Centre, the work addresses a key gap in […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Apr 2026