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Industry news Cranswick chair Tim Smith receives peerage Smith served as chief executive of the agency from 2008 to 2012 before joining Tesco as group quality director, where he worked until 2017 The Grocer — sustainability · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news From chatbots to ‘digital teammates’: The shift towards multiplayer AI Sifted — sustainability · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Retail sector leads surge in corporate distress across Europe - Just Style Just Style · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news River work to help critically endangered eels West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years. BBC News — Science & Environment · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news In pictures: How forensic science is helping tackle wildlife poaching Advances in forensic science are disrupting the illegal wildlife trade – and are documented in a new photo series Positive News · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Hunt Hanson designs Freixenet’s move into aperitivo Brand design agency Hunt Hanson has created the identity, packaging and branding for Freixenet Solare, a new aperitivo marking Freixenet’s debut beyond sparkling wine. Packaging News · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news G&G explains HP toner challenge New cartridge architecture requires redesigned toner, components and tighter manufacturing tolerances. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Welsh Government: DMO process still ongoing, decision expected ‘soon’ The Welsh Government has said it expects to appoint a Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for Wales “soon”, but that no decision has yet been made. Welsh Cabinet Minister for Environment Llyr Gruffydd told a Senedd debate on Wednesday (15 July 2026) that he “hopes to bring a positive conclusion to [the DMO appointment] in short … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news England to ban energy drink sales to under-16s from April 2027 The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027. The restriction will apply to drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Nobody’s Child launches new Cambridge boutique Womenswear retailer Nobody’s Child, is opening a new store in Grand Arcade, Cambridge in July. Retail Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Canon launches flat-rate print subscription for UK businesses New Ultra plan combines print, service and consumables into a single predictable monthly subscription. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Why JCS Hose Clamps & Hose Clips Excel in Every Sector When it comes to reliable fastening solutions, JCS hose clamps and hose clips lead the industry across a wide range of sectors. From marine-grade hose clamps to agricultural machinery hose clips, these components are essential for ensuring safety, efficiency, and durability in countless applications. We’ll explore why JCS Hi-Torque hose clamps excel across multiple sectors, offering unmatched p… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Symprove secures listings at Waitrose and Superdrug Probiotic supplement brand Symprove is expanding its retail presence in the UK with new launches in Superdrug and Waitrose. From this week, the brand will be stocked across 225 Superdrug… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Air quality companies launch Clean Tech for Clean Air coalition Group of five air quality technology firms join forces to launch new clean tech trade body BusinessGreen · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Air quality companies launch Clean Tech for Clean Air coalition - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Grocery inflation edges up as fish prices jump 11.1% UK supermarket inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in June, up from 2.4 per cent in May, as shoppers faced higher prices across fish, chocolate and fresh fruit. The increase… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Poultry sector urges government action as 2 Sisters plant halts production The British Poultry Council (BPC) has called for government intervention after a major 2 Sisters Food Group processing plant stopped production because of water supply restrictions. The Willand facility in… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda overhauls store staff rotas in customer experience push Asda is overhauling working patterns across its stores as it seeks to create a more flexible workforce and improve the consistency of its customer experience. Under the changes, colleagues will… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Fujifilm launches AI maintenance platform Global rollout aims to reduce printer downtime and improve first-time repair rates. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news British blueberry sales surge as growers invest in AI and drone technology British blueberry growers are increasing their use of artificial intelligence, drones and precision growing technology as demand for larger and more flavourful fruit rises. British Berry Growers, which represents 95… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Solvace: Enabling Operational Excellence Solvace is an AI-powered Operational Excellence platform built specifically for manufacturing. It brings together more than 30 integrated applications into one connected platform, helping manufacturers digitise, standardise, and continuously improve their operations. The platform supports a wide range of Operational Excellence use cases, including Performance Management, Routine Management & St… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Mentos expands sharing range with Sour Tones Mentos is expanding its sharing bag portfolio with the launch of Sour Tones, a new trio of fruit-flavoured sour chews. The 150g doy pouch will launch exclusively in Sainsbury’s in… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news International Paper to shut packaging site in Carrollton, Texas - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Six priorities for Andy Burnham - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news ECI selects SalesChain for e-automate Preferred integration aims to accelerate quoting and reduce administrative work for dealers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Maison Pierre Marcolini launches cooking chocolate range for UK consumers Belgian chocolatier Maison Pierre Marcolini is expanding into the home-baking category with the launch of a cooking chocolate collection in the UK. FoodBev Media · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Cambridge semiconductor firm secures £6m boost Cambridge-based advanced semiconductor company Silicon Microgravity (SMG) has secured £6m in a funding round to scale its specialised sensors for the defence and space sectors. The fresh capital injection will be used to scale up SMG’s UK manufacturing capability, expand its engineering team, and accelerate commercial partnerships across Europe and the US. Spun out from […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Ben & Jerry's launches crackling black raspberry flavour as part of voter engagement campaign Ben & Jerry's has introduced a new limited-edition ice cream. FoodBev Media · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Amcor secures RecyClass certification for pallet protection stretch films AMCOR has announced that it has achieved RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification (EN15343) for selected specifications of its Bontite Sustane stretch film. Bontite is a range of blown LLDPE stretch wrap films designed to secure and stabilise palletised goods during transit. The films contain defined levels of post‑consumer recycled (PCR) content and are manufactured at Amcor’s […] Packaging Scotland · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Descrição do cargo Key Account Manager – Health & Beauty (drogérie) na Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Sun Chemical’s NC-free solvent alternatives gain RecyClass approval - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Recoll integrates German recycler CR-Solutions Deal strengthens cartridge sorting, reuse and materials recovery capabilities across Germany operations. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news USDA expects sharp increase in sunflower seed production in 2026/27 - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Tekniplaz Delivers Medical Injection Mould Tool Ahead of Schedule - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news STFC’s £160 million cost-cutting plan prompts concern over future access to key UK research facilities - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Retail theft rose following England and Argentina match Retail theft increased after England lost against Argentina in the World Cup, with a 46 per cent increase in shoplifting and violent incidents according to the latest figures from SAI.… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Kellogg’s launches caramelised biscuit-flavoured Crunchy Nut cereal Crunchy Nut’s caramelised biscuit variant follows January’s hot honey launch as Kellogg’s doubles down on non-HFSS NPD The Grocer — sustainability · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news DATA: UK grocery inflation rises for first time in over a year UK grocery inflation edged up in June for the first time in more than a year, according to new data from consumer group Which?. The data showed an increase from… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news PureCycle alliance targets 2027 launch for recycled BOPP films in Japan - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 17 Jul 2026 Industry news Weighbridge Operator - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 17 Jul 2026