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Industry news Gerresheimer Significantly Accelerates Mold Development in Medical Technology with “Digital Mold” Gerresheimer, an innovative system and solution provider and global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics industries, is setting new standards in medical technology mold and process development with “Digital Mold.” With “Digital Mold,” the company is designing an end-to-end, data-driven process for the development, optimization, and operation of injection molds in medical technology. T… Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Glacier invests in ice-cream production - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Report: Carbon credit prices continue to rise, even as retirements fall Demand for credits continues to push up the value of the global carbon market, but concerns remain over whether sufficient numbers of credits can be delivered to allow corporates to comply with new offset rules and standards BusinessGreen · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Report: Carbon credit prices continue to rise, even as retirements fall - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news DriveTec expands bi-metallic brake disc range DriveTec has expanded its braking portfolio with the launch of a new bi-metallic brake disc range at the start of July. Available exclusively through GSF Car Parts, the new range builds on the continued growth of the DriveTec brand, which sold more than 6.8 million parts in 2025 and now offers one of the most comprehensive private label programmes in the UK aftermarket. Tyrepress · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news ALUMINIUM 2026 Opens Registration for High-Stakes Edition in Düsseldorf Three days at the heart of the global aluminium industry: The world’s leading aluminium event returns to Düsseldorf this autumn, combining the sector’s drive for technological innovation with a sharper focus on critical conversations, commercial clarity, and practical delivery. Backed by an expanded conference programme and closer dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, the 2026 edition st… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Unite balloting thousands of council workers over pay strike - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Nscale’s £2bn UK data centre hit by grid delays Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Process Engineer (Digital) at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Council closes beach amid asbestos testing - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Del Monte and Treatt debut upcycled fruit extract range for clean-label beverages Del Monte Corporation and natural ingredients specialist Treatt have partnered to launch a new range of fruit-derived extracts for beverage manufacturers. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Zero emission buses' market share grows to a third during first half of the year Electric buses continue their push into mainstream, but electric HGV market enjoys only modest progress during second quarter BusinessGreen · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Global Machinery Solutions announces Willibald partnership Global Machinery Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Willibald across England, Scotland and Wales. Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Automation specialist earns recognition for export success ENDOLINE Automation is celebrating after being named Gold Winner in the Exporter of the Year category at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026. The achievement recognises the manufacturer’s international growth, engineering innovation, and commitment to supporting customers worldwide. Endoline explained that exporting now represents a significant proportion … Packaging Scotland · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news United Infrastructure Secures Place on £640M National Grid UK Framework United Infrastructure, a leading provider of solutions for the UK’s critical infrastructure, is proud to announce we have been appointed as one of 8 service delivery partners for National Grid UK’s new cable installation framework. The strategic agreement has a total potential value of up to £640 million. The framework will support the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure projects ac… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news UK food packaging site featured on Dutch sustainability TV show Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Food Packaging has been featured in an episode of Dutch TV show Doe Maar Duurzaam (Just Be Sustainable), which focuses on sustainability challenges and developments across industry. Filmed at kp’s innovation hub and manufacturing site in Featherstone, UK, the episode forms part of the programme’s coverage on how industrial organisations are addressing […] Packaging Scotland · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news BA Glass secures €25 million for sustainable programme - Glass International Glass International · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Dutch TV programme explores sustainable food packaging at Klöckner Pentaplast site Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Food Packaging is featured in a recent episode of the Dutch television programme Doe Maar Duurzaam (‘Just Be Sustainable’), which focuses on sustainability challenges and developments across industry. Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news UK government promises £500m to back innovative SMEs and scale ups The UK government has announced £500m in new funding to support innovative SMEs and scale ups grow, invest and create jobs across the country. The gap between the SME demand for finance and the amount available is estimated to be between £1.6bn to £4.1bn per year. The government says improving this access is key to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Moneybox crowned Europe’s newest unicorn as it gears up to test London’s Pisces market Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Inghams invests in food tech start-up Just Meat Protein to expand value-added protein portfolio Inghams Group has made a strategic investment in Australian food technology start-up Just Meat Protein. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Urban Outfitters launches Reskinned take-back: Is second-hand fashion going mainstream? Urban Outfitters has become the latest retailer to partner with second-hand fashion platform Reskinned, as the collaboration launches a take-back scheme. Customers can now hand over their pre-loved Urban Outfitters pieces and get £10 to spend on something new. A spokesperson for Reskinned said: “It’s a privilege to partner with Urban Outfitters on this, giving... Retail Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Helsing raises $1.8bn backed by Goldman and Lightspeed Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Iran War triggers first fall in global oil demand since 2020 International Energy Agency forecasts global oil demand set to fall by one million barrels a day this year, but warns petrol and diesel market could still face a supply crunch in the coming months BusinessGreen · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Iran War triggers first fall in global oil demand since 2020 - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Data shows many packaging producers still struggling with recyclability Out of 11,701 obligated packaging producers in the UK, 89% are still supplying non-recyclable, hard-to-recycle, or mixed-rating packaging to the market. Packaging News (UK) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Gov announces plans for restrictions on vape packaging and flavours The UK Government have announced plans for restrictions on colourful vape packaging and flavour descriptions. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Shein eyes Hong Kong IPO as early as September - Just Style Just Style · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Kiverco completes handover of £16M recycling plant to McKinstry Group The facility will help the company process waste efficiently, recover more valuable materials, and reduce the number of materials being sent to landfill. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Plastipak Introduces pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution to Support Recycled Content Goals in PET Packaging Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a global leader in packaging and recycling solutions, today announced pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution, a sustainable PET resin designed to help manufacturers increase recycled content while maintaining packaging quality, consistency, and operational efficiency. Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Nichols and Myprotein launch clear whey protein water Soft drinks brand Nichols has partnered with Myprotein to launch a clear whey protein water, a ready-to-drink range designed to tap into growing consumer demand for functional beverages. The new… Grocery Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Surge in mini-fans sends more electricals into household waste bins Research from Material Focus has found that an estimated 4.3 million mini-fans could be thrown into household bins this year. Demand for the pocket-sized devices has risen dramatically during the summer heatwave, with new consumer research showing that 7.9 million mini-fans are expected to be purchased across the UK in 2026. Material Focus said that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Pendants are made from recycled lava Foscarini has expanded its portfolio of experimental materials with the launch of three pendant lights made from recycled lava. The […] Recolight · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Lights donated to community centre The Donate-A-Light initiative has arranged the gift of a batch of LED luminaires to a community project in Aldershot. The […] Recolight · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news UK cities ‘dangerously under-green’ as heatwave threat grows The UK’s towns and cities have some of the lowest levels of urban tree cover in Europe, leaving millions of people more exposed to increasingly severe heatwaves, according to new research. The analysis, published by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), found the UK ranks 31st out of 38 European countries for urban tree […] Environment Journal · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news UK concrete sector launches circular economy action plan - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news FrieslandCampina to restructure business groups and leadership team Royal FrieslandCampina has announced plans to reorganise its business structure from January 2027. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Powys residents leaving bins out 24 / 7 because they dont know when the next collection will be UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news The UK is getting the search for sovereignty wrong Wherever you go in the UK technology industry right now, one word comes up again and again: sovereignty. It is a priority for government, and increasingly a focus in boardrooms. For good reason. The world has become more uncertain. Geopolitics, trade tensions and security concerns are starting to shape how organisations think about their technology […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Bees’ Needs Week encourages public to help protect pollinators People across England are being encouraged to take simple steps to help bees and other pollinating insects as Bees’ Needs Week 2026 gets under way. The annual campaign, which runs from today (13th) to 19th July, is organised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as part of its Wild Again: Restoring […] Environment Journal · 13 Jul 2026