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Industry news Apprenticeships investment continues at MM Packaging MM Packaging Deeside is on the lookout for fresh talent with apprenticeship opportunities open across the firm including engineering, finance, operations and estimating. Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news ICO Strategy Consultation - Help shape BRC response - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Orkney Crab becomes first fishery to achieve Community Catch certification Orkney Crab has become the first fishery globally to achieve certification under the Community Catch standard for small-scale fisheries. FoodBev Media · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Oterra adds to natural colours portfolio with new liquid versions of blue shades Oterra has launched two naturally-sourced liquid versions of its Jungle Blue and Arctic Blue natural colours, previously available in powder format only. FoodBev Media · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Conagra books FY losses on hefty impairment - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Sustainability & Impact Summit and Awards | Winners announced Packaging News’ Sustainability & Impact 2026 Summit and Awards took place at London’s Kia Oval on Tuesday 14 July. Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Rio Tinto in aluminium production boost - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news For a life on the move - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Bacon takes the crown in McGhee’s morning roll showdown More than a third of Scots choose bacon for their breakfast roll, as McGhee’s Family Bakers backs a campaign seeking recognition for the tradition as living heritage. Bacon has been… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Lawyer, Finance (Regional) - ClientEarth Careers ClientEarth · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Landmark shark conservation drive receives almost £1 million A major new conservation project that will help to improve understanding and protection of some of England’s most iconic shark species has been awarded funding of almost £1 million by Natural England. Led by the University of Exeter in partnership with the Marine Biological Association and supported through Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme (SRP), the […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Hopkind enters functional beverage market with non-alcoholic beer range US start-up Hopkind has launched a new range of premium functional non-alcoholic beers, combining traditional brewing with performance-focused ingredients to target the growing wellness and alcohol-free beverage markets. The company, which officially launched this week ahead of its first product release on 2 August, has developed two debut products – an IPA and a lager – formulated to support m… FoodBev Media · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Report: Global mobile networks cut CO2 but face steep path to 2030 climate goal Operational emissions from mobile phone networks are falling, but major challenges remain to secure access to sufficient renewables capacity worldwide, industry body GSMA warns BusinessGreen · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news MPs call for “bold” action on obesity in England - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Land O’Lakes invests in dairy-ingredients production - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Business leaders urge policymakers to restore consensus on climate action Corporate Leaders Group UK and Aldersgate Group back statement urging leaders from across the political spectrum to accelerate investment in a 'resilient, low carbon, nature-positive economic future' BusinessGreen · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Business leaders urge policymakers to restore consensus on climate action - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UK-Switzerland trade deal welcomed by British farmers The new trade deal was welcomed by the NFU, which called it ‘a great example of a balanced deal’ The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Push for reduced speed limits in rural areas - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Calling All Young Robotics Entusiasts NMITE’S ROBOACADEMY FOR 14 – 18 YEAR OLDS Free day course introducing the fundamentals of robotics and programming to beginners – no experience necessary, only curiousity required The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), which in September will welcome the first students on to its new Autonomous Robotics degree will be hosting its RoboAcademy, a one-day, hands-on robotics… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Government tightens social media safeguards for older teenagers - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news CASE STUDY: ‘Strategic commercial appointment accelerates growth in recycling division’ John Tilbrook, Managing Director at Newman Stewart, reflects on a recent strategic commercial appointment led by his executive search team. The Company The client was a UK-based recycling and resource recovery business, operating as part of a larger national group. It specialised in the recovery of complex waste streams for reuse in manufacturing and energy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Grundon shortlisted for Private Business Awards 2026 Grundon Waste Management · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news JCB update LiveLink platform - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Retailer unveils new packaging to help inspire creative play for children RETAILER The Works has unveiled its redesigned and more sustainable packaging for its Make & Create for Kids range across its stores. The launch has been described as marking a milestone for the firm’s refreshed approach to creative play. The new packaging contains 93% less plastic than before – a move tipped to help save […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news What has really changed for the ‘responsible person’? Recent updates to the international standard governing the repair, overhaul, and reclamation of equipment used in hazardous areas have seen notable updates to the Responsible Person role – placing much more responsibility on the function. Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, explains how the definition of the role, and […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Apparel Alliance refines supply chain tiers Apparel Impact Institute, Cascale, Textile Exchange, and ZDHC Foundation update standardised tier definitions across textiles, clothing, leather and footwear supply […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UFS Specification and Labelling Technologist - Unilever Global Unilever news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Could EU Inc. simplify cross-border business? Research suggests strong startup support as Europe develops a single company framework for businesses. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost. BBC News — Science & Environment · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news SEND teams hit disproportionately hard by NHS job cuts - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Canon wins the race to register as the EPEAT 2.0 era begins Canon reaches EPEAT 2.0 first, but Fujifilm scores higher on optional sustainability criteria. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news New platform promises to tackle ‘huge inefficiencies of the transport market’ The equivalent of more than 600 football pitches of warehouse space are empty in the UK, while on the roads, lorries travel a quarter of their distance only partially full, according to UK government figures The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Farsound Expands Global Aircraft Engine Parts Support As airlines and maintenance providers face growing pressure from engine maintenance backlogs, parts shortages and increasing demand for aircraft availability, the importance of reliable aviation support has never been greater. For Farsound, the global aircraft engine parts specialist, these industry challenges are creating opportunities to help customers improve access to critical material, str… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Pantum returns to profit despite chip certification delays Printer maker returns to profitability as overseas growth offsets delays in China's Xinchuang market. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Major’ fire hits Suez MRF in Avonmouth A “major incident” was declared this morning due to an ongoing fire at a Suez UK site near Bristol. Avon Fire and Rescue was called to the Avonmouth Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the early hours of Wednesday (15 July 2026). The incident was first reported at 1:32am and was downscaled from a major incident … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Xerox strengthens cloud strategy after Lexmark integration Quocirca recognition highlights Xerox's growing focus on cloud platforms, AI and digital workflow services. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Salmon farmer Loch Duart hits back at ‘campaign of harassment’ The backlash comes after activist groups Scottish Salmon Watch and Abolish Salmon Farming filmed dead and diseased fish, as well as birds, at its site in Loch A Chairn Bhain The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news AI infrastructure firm Valarian raises £37.3m Valarian has closed a $50m (£37.3m) Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Valarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company building a control layer for high-consequence operations and AI-driven systems. Its platform, used by enterprise and defence firms, enables organisations to retain control over how critical applications, AI systems and operational workloads […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jul 2026