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Industry news Hippo Harvest secures $30m funding to scale robotic organic greenhouse production US indoor farming company Hippo Harvest has raised $30 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its robotics-powered organic leafy greens business. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news NuCicer presents new high-protein chickpea variety Crop design company NuCicer has announced the launch of Nuchi, a new variety of high-protein chickpeas designed for clean-label food formulation. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘It’s a good time to be a European company’ – Michael Herron, Atos This week’s podcast guest is Michael Herron, the chief executive of Atos UK and Ireland, who discusses what keeps him awake at night, how Atos is moving towards a human/AI agent world, and why he is an optimist about his sons’ futures in the job market. Plus, Herron discusses the rising costs of powering AI […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news New rubbish rules mean man has to bolt his bin closed UK press (GDELT archive) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news First waste arrives at Enfinium’s Kelvin Energy from Waste facility Enfinium’s Kelvin Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Sandwell has received its first delivery of waste as the plant moves towards full operations. The £500 million facility this week accepted 100 tonnes of unrecyclable residual waste from Suez Recycling and Recovery UK. Once fully operational, Kelvin will process up to 395,000 tonnes of unrecyclable waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Increasing cost pressures are driving the need for greater weighing accuracy, with AI driven insights enabling better control Food manufacturers across the UK and EU are facing mounting pressure to control product giveaway, as rising input costs, persistent inflation, tighter margins, and increasing sustainability expectations make overfilling an ever more costly challenge. Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Over 300 Visitors Attend ENGEL’s Surface Innovation Days 2026 at INEVO - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Macro Metals acquires Yandi South iron ore project Australian miner Macro Metals has agreed to acquire the Yandi South iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region for up to AUD 6.5 million ($4.5m) plus royalties. This adds to an existing iron ore resource and significant exploration potential near major operations owned by BHP and Rio Tinto, Kallanish notes. Macro's wholly owned subsidiary, Yandi South Iron, has signed a binding head… Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Fit Foods targets smaller appetites with Mini Meals range The five-strong range will land in 450 Tesco stores from 15 July The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news US retail sales extend gains to ninth month fuelled by clothing sales - Just Style Just Style · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news CRA is launching a new scheme to recruit new charity members. - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Tosca: How pooling is transforming reusable packaging into supply chain infrastructure Across supply chains, packaging is undergoing a shift in status. Once viewed primarily as a procurement decision, packaging is increasingly being recognised as infrastructure that directly influences operational performance, resilience and sustainability. Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Strawberry Candyfloss Frappé Large - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Fibremaxxing: Food manufacturers add 2 billion portions of fibre to nation’s plates in last five years - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR CUSTOMERS AHEAD OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Aldi is reminding families that free period products are available in store toilets across the UK, as schools and colleges prepare to close for the summer holidays. The reminder comes as students in England may have reduced access to free period products during the holidays, when many education settings that provide them are closed. By […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news France steeply raises fast fashion penalties New draft decree raises ultra-fast fashion apparel penalties to as much as €20 per item by 2030 under its new […] Ecotextile News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Fiberdom's Duranova® Validated for High-Speed Commercial Production in Industrial Trials with Kiefel Fiberdom , a Finnish materials innovation company pioneering high-performance wood fibre materials, has demonstrated the next step in the industrial scale-up of Duranova®. In collaboration with Kiefel , a global leader in packaging machinery and moulding technology, the company converted industrial-scale Duranova® paperboard reels into finished three-dimensional moulded products at full product… Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been? Experts suggest more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves. BBC News — Science & Environment · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news AI's role in compliance – how good data is the foundation of food safety automation - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Addressing the Manufacturing Skills Shortage at the PPMA Show® 2026 Organisers of the UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event will address one of the sector’s biggest challenges when it returns to the NEC Birmingham in September: the skills gap and how to bridge it. The PPMA Show® 2026, taking place from 22-24 September, is the must-attend event for manufacturing professionals, offering access to new technologies, l… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Starting the 2D Code Journey to Strengthen Food Safety Retailers globally are accelerating adoption of 2D codes powered by GS1. Major brands increasingly view 2D codes as central to connected packaging, enhanced food traceability, and stronger consumer trust. As food manufacturers approach a turning point in the application, verification, and sharing of product data, Rachael Satchwell, Global Food Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences, provides … Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Food Assistant (Swedish Food Market & Bistro), Full-Time - IKEA Jobs IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Regulatory updates - what’s changing and why it matters - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Ishida equipment increases efficiency at Mondelēz snack production site At Mondelēz International’s Capriata d’Orba plant, two Ishida multihead weighers have improved weighing accuracy, reduced giveaway and increased efficiency. Packaging News (UK) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news From established markets to emerging ones: Integrating anti-counterfeiting solutions for every need Pharmaceutical counterfeiting is a globally recognised problem, but it does not look the same everywhere. Research shows that in certain global markets, reports of stolen or counterfeit medicines have risen by as much as 374%. At the same time, established high-growth markets face a threat in counterfeiters who exploit gaps in otherwise robust systems. Packaging sits at the heart of this challe… Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Global waste set to almost double by 2050 as world leaders prepare for London summit Global municipal waste generation is projected to rise from 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050, as international policymakers and industry leaders prepare to meet in London. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news McVitie’s expands portfolio with new Hobnobs Oaty Snaps Global snacking brand Pladis is extending its McVitie’s Hobnobs range with the launch of McVitie’s Hobnobs Oaty Snaps. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Report calls for legal duty on councils over gambling harm - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Why late-stage secondary offerings are transforming private market access Sifted — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news KOMPISHÄNG: A collection for life in transit – IKEA Global - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news THAT'S THE CHEESE TROLLEY SORTED: Asda launches 12 new premium cheeses as Exceptional range scoops 19 industry awards - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news McVitie’s jumps on fibre craze with new Hobnobs spin-off McVitie’s is expanding its Hobnobs range with a high-fibre biscuit designed to capitalise on growing demand for healthier everyday snacks. The company will launch Hobnobs Oaty Snaps in Tesco, Morrisons… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Packaging Pact names Industry Expert Group Chairs The UK Packaging Pact , a ten-year programme launched in April to transform the UK’s packaging system to help businesses overcome complex packaging challenges, reduce costs, shape and implement policy, and accelerate circular packaging at scale across multiple sectors today named the industry figures who will Chair its five core Industry Expert Groups (IEG) to help deliver the Pact’s ambitious … Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Tesco announces extra support for children and families facing hunger over the school holidays this summer (1) - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Jack Daniels parent company Brown-Forman CEO announces retirement Brown-Forman, the parent company of Jack Daniels, has announced the retirement of the president and CEO, Lawson Whiting, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The board of directors is… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Watches of Switzerland profit surges as shoppers fuel luxury boom Watches of Switzerland has posted a sharp rise in annual profit as booming demand from wealthy US shoppers helped the Rolex retailer defy the wider slowdown gripping the luxury market. The group’s statutory pre-tax profit jumped 76 per cent to £133m in the 53 weeks to 3 May, while adjusted operating profit rose to £155m.... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news TOAST brand director: “responsible operations and commercial growth are not mutually exclusive” Welsh clothing and lifestyle brand TOAST, which has had “great success in the UK” and is looking to replicate it responsibly in the US, has stressed “overproduction has to be the focus”. Following the news that 99 per cent of its 2025 clothing collections were made from solely natural fibres, Rosie McKissock, TOAST’s brand director,... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Quantinuum, Rolls-Royce, University of Edinburgh and Riverlane sign quantum agreement Quantinuum, Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and EPCC, the UK National Supercomputing Centre based at the University of Edinburgh, have signed an agreement to explore the quantum computing capabilities needed in future industrial workflows, such as gas turbine design. Complex fluid dynamics simulations are central to gas turbine design, but they can require substantial computing resources as models […] T… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Biesterfeld and Syensqo expand their strategic partnership Biesterfeld has now acquired new distribution rights for Syensqo’s performance product range. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news South Gloucestershire fines Suez over missed bin collections South Gloucestershire Council has issued a fine against Suez Recycling and Recovery UK after “significant” problems with waste and recycling collections. The council said the contractor, which it entered into a new contract in May, has failed to meet its obligations after residents experienced missed collections, delayed recovery services and difficulties with reporting issues. According … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2026