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Industry news Rare EU growth supports June global output rebound Global crude steel production rebounded in June after nine months of decline, thanks to a rare increase in EU output coupled with slight growth in China, Kallanish notes. Chinese crude steel production inched up 0.4% on-year in June to 83.67 million tonnes, while Indian growth accelerated to 4.5% after a slower May increase, resulting in 14.1mt. Japanese output rose 1.3% to 6.8mt but South Kore… Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Jigsaw to launch new store in Glasgow Luxury womenswear retailer Jigsaw is launching a new store at Princes Square by M retail destination in Glasgow. Retail Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news PPWR: Pro Food calls for a "Stop the Clock" – complete rules are needed before regulation applies Pro Food, Unionplast and their member companies have signed up to and are backing the "Stop the Clock" campaign, an appeal to Brussels calling for the general application date of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – currently set for 12 August 2026 – to be postponed by at least 24 months. Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Illegal waste investigation sees £275k forfeited The investigation spans Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, police say. BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Vita Coco buys coconut-water maker Copra - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news 50 New Jobs Forecast as South East Manufacturers Invest £563k in Digital Technologies - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Vitsab® Unveils Freshtag® Time-Temperature Monitoring Device to Ensure Caviar Quality and Safety During Transit Vitsab® International AB , a global leader with over 20 years of temperature monitoring expertise, is proud to highlight Freshtag® , a color-changing smart label designed to monitor caviar for time and temperature at every stage, ensuring uncompromised safety and quality from processing to plate. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Invivo X, SJP unveils TikTok-inspired, jalapeño-infused Sauvignon Blanc Invivo X, SJP – a collaboration between New Zealand’s Invivo Winery and actress Sarah Jessica Parker – has unveiled a new jalapeño-infused Sauvignon Blanc. FoodBev Media · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news BASF announces the appointment of Lisa Kelly as its Managing Director Kelly becomes the first woman to serve as Managing Director of BASF plc and BASF Pharma (Callanish). Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Pakistan garment worker wage audits under fire Brands accused as new report from Labour Behind the Label says that so-called wage compliance programmes have left workers underpaid […] Ecotextile News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Burgeoning biodiversity at Kings Dyke - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news WITTMANN Group at Fakuma 2026: Precision Meets Efficiency - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Textile EPR in North Macedonia: What Producers Need to Know North Macedonia introduced Textile EPR under its 2021 Law on the Management of Additional Waste Streams. Here's what's in scope, who counts as a producer, and what registration and reporting requirements apply. Valpak · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Islanders asked to 'track' not 'trample' Asian hornets More than 200 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine nests destroyed so far this year. BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Champagne sector agrees to cut harvest again - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Managing the Fens Study Day 2026 | ELY | IN-PERSON - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news KHS Group retains top sustainability rating FILLING and packaging equipment manufacturer KHS Group has achieved the highest EcoVadis award of platinum for the second year in a row. The rating recognises the sustainability progress and achievements of the business. Scoring 89 out of 100 points, KHS has improved its score over the previous year and cemented its position among the world’s […] Packaging Scotland · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news WRAP Webinar: Recycle Week 2026 - The Countdown - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Collaboration enables smart QR code printing on production lines CONNECTED packaging innovator Polytag has announced it can now offer integration with solutions from industrial coding and marking specialist Videojet Technologies, to enable brands to print smart QR codes directly onto packaging during production. These combined solutions allow firms to deliver connected packaging experiences through Polytag’s content management platform while incorporating pr… Packaging Scotland · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Innovate UK boss says joining Business Department ‘very much makes sense’ The executive chair of Innovate UK has welcomed the decision to move the Tech Department into the Business Department, with hopes it will create a joined up effort to support the commercialisation of British research. In an interview with UKTN, Tom Adeyoola, who has served as executive chair of Innovate UK since April 2025, discussed how […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Tekniplaz Completes Pilot Tooling for High-Volume Injection Moulding Programme - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Emergence of 'youth-locked' brands: Compliance framework for risks hiding inside nostalgia marketing Laura Bentele at Armstrong Teasdale, explains how nostalgia-driven collaborations must navigate labelling rules and compliance risk rooted in the product’s perceived youth appeal. FoodBev Media · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news John West expands ready-meal category with high-protein Stir & Serve pouches John West has launched a new range of microwaveable tuna pouches designed to provide a quick, high-protein solution for evening meals. FoodBev Media · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Vidrala reports net profit of €117.4 million - Glass International Glass International · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Percale quilt cover sets - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Dining room rugs - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Kitchen rugs - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Training Academy - course no longer offered - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Mars Wrigley to cut 307 jobs as Newark site closes Mars Wrigley is set to eliminate 307 jobs at its Newark, New Jersey facility as the company consolidates its North American snacking operations in Chicago. FoodBev Media · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Polly Billington joins Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Gucci announces absolute greenhouse gas reductions Latest report from the luxury fashion brand details GHG emissions cuts but ongoing raw materials challenges MILAN – Gucci has […] Ecotextile News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Shoplifting falls 4% but retail workers still face abuse, Retail Trust warns Police-recorded shoplifting offences have fallen for the first time following a sustained period of increases, but the Retail Trust has warned that the figures do not mean the retail crime crisis is over. The number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales dropped four per cent to 507,086 in the year to... Retail Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Why automated CV screening is failing — and what to replace it with Sifted — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues to boost high streets - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Manchester outbuilds London as affordable housing delivery hits 25-year high - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Is ‘durability’ the key to more sustainable fashion? - Just Style Just Style · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news When can you see the Perseid meteor shower? The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers. BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Puma appoints digital veteran to lead global ecommerce push Puma has appointed former Adidas and Reebok executive Dusan Hamlin to the newly created role of vice president of ecommerce as it looks to accelerate its digital growth. Hamlin, who takes up the position with immediate effect, will oversee the sportswear giant’s global digital and ecommerce strategy and report to chief commercial officer Matthias Bäumer.... Retail Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news MAPAL at AMB 2026 More than just products: solutions for our customers’ success From 15 to 19 September 2026, MAPAL will be exhibiting at the AMB in Stuttgart in Hall 1, Stand C11, across an area of 390 m², showcasing product innovations, its comprehensive turnkey offer and specific machining solutions for strategic components from its key sectors. The precision tool manufacturer’s innovations for 2026/2027 are … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Agricultural biotech firm Moa Technology raises £22.2m Moa Technology, an agricultural biotechnology company focused on discovering novel mode of action herbicides, has raised a £22.2m Series C round co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises and Supernova Invest. Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, Moa aims to help farmers sustainably protect their harvests from crop-killing weeds and ensure food security for all. The […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jul 2026