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Industry news Build raises £6.4m to accelerate infrastructure projects with AI Build, the AI-native infrastructure company helping governments, developers and investors accelerate critical projects, has raised $8.5m (£6.4m) in seed funding. The startup combines AI systems with industry expertise to automate workflows across infrastructure development, including site selection and due diligence. Build says demand for AI infrastructure, power and industrial capacity is outp… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Associated British Foods warns profits will fall as sugar woes deepen Associated British Foods has maintained its warning that annual profits will fall this year. The group said it continued to expect adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share for… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news BW ESS begins construction of 1GW/5.7GWh German battery storage project BW ESS has broken ground on what it says is Germany's largest battery energy storage system (BESS), a 1GW/up to 5.7GWh project at Klostermansfeld in Saxony-Anhalt.The project, located near the Klostermansfeld substation in the Mansfeld-Südharz region, is also among the largest battery energy storage projects currently under development in Europe. According to BW ESS, the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s ramps up facial recognition rollout to tackle shoplifting Sainsbury’s is expanding its use of facial recognition cameras to up to 150 more supermarkets before Christmas as it steps up efforts to tackle shoplifting and abuse against staff. The… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news ASOS completes Atlanta warehouse sale in £48m deal ASOS has completed the sale of its former Atlanta fulfilment centre in a deal worth around £48m, marking the end of its programme to dispose of non-core assets. Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Jiang quits as Sentury Tire Deputy GM Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd reports the recent resignation of Jiang Fei as the company’s Deputy General Manager. Following his resignation, which took effect on the date it was received by Sentury’s Board of Directors, he will no longer hold any position with the company or its subsidiaries. Tyrepress · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Samsung takes over London with BTS-themed experiences Samsung Electronics UK, the official partner of BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’, has unveiled a series of London-wide BTS-themed Galaxy experiences. This comes as the Korean boyband perform their first London show in seven years. Fans will be able to pick up collectible pins and personalised keepsakes as well as take part in immersive Galaxy experiences... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news REA at London Climate Action Week 2026 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news REA at London Climate Action Week 2026 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news London Packaging Week 2026 | New partners highlight growing industry collaboration London Packaging Week returns to Excel London on 16 & 17 September, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading cross-industry packaging, innovation and policy platform, defined this year by collaboration, credibility and growing ecosystem alignment. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE: Roadgas Unveils UK’s First National Bio-LNG Refuelling Network Roadgas, a key supplier of natural gas and biomethane refuelling station infrastructure in the UK, was proud to stand alongside triple gold winners Nottingham City Transport at the UK Bus Awards 2018. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Polytag and MCC partner to grow packaging traceability capabilities Polytag has announced a partnership with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global leader in premium label solutions. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Vietnam’s timber safeguards threatened by illicit imports from Cambodia and Laos - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Collection Update - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news London boroughs launch ‘Food’s Not Rubbish’ campaign MRW London boroughs launch ‘Food’s Not Rubbish’ campaign Seventeen authorities and Defra are supporting ‘dynamic social norming’ drive to increase food waste recycling in the capital London boroughs launch ‘Food’s Not Rubbish’ campaign Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news EU Council greenlights EPR scheme for automotive sector The EU’s new Extended Producer Responsibility scheme requires the automotive sector to ‘design for circularity’ and ensure the free take-back and proper treatment of all end-of-life vehicles. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Slowdown of AMOC ocean current may be gradual and reversible Scientists worry that a surge of meltwater from Greenland could irreversibly collapse the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but new modelling suggests the weakening of the current could be reversed if CO2 levels come back down New Scientist — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Disposable vape battery likely cause of Widnes recycling fire The cardboard waste fire that broke out at a recycling facility in Widnes last month was most likely caused by a damaged lithium-ion battery. Following an investigation into the incident, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said it believes the battery had been placed incorrectly in either general waste or recycling before entering “thermal runway” – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Plastic-free July | Two in three Brits concerned over hidden plastics in food packaging As Plastic Free July challenges millions to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics, new research reveals growing public concern about the hidden plastics used to line paper and card food packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Associated British Foods hails Hovis approval as grocery arm edges up Associated British Foods has said its grocery division delivered growth in its third quarter, as the Primark owner welcomed regulatory approval for its acquisition of Hovis. The Twinings, Ovaltine and… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Greggs CFO Richard Hutton set to retire Greggs’ chief financial officer Richard Hutton is set to retire and step down from the board on 31 December 2026. Hutton has worked at the food-to-go retailer for 28 years… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news WATCH: Here’s how CEMS in India must change in next 5 years - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news BioRevolution Coalition Campaign REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news BioRevolution Coalition Campaign REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Tapestry VC launches £60m fund to back repeat founders London-based Tapestry VC has launched its $80m (£60.5m) Fund III to double its scale and deepen its focus on backing repeat founders across Europe and North America. At almost three times the size of the firm’s previous funds, Fund III is co-anchored by a $40m ($30.2m) commitment from new sovereign investor British Business Bank, alongside […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news OMRON Unveils High-Voltage SiC-MOSFET Relays for Next-Gen Power & Testing OMRON Electronic Components Europe has introduced new G3VH SiC-MOSFET relays with voltage ratings of 3,300V and 1,800V, delivering solid-state power-switching advantages at bus and battery voltages up to 1000V and beyond. With their elevated ratings, these relays ensure robust and reliable switching as system designers adopt increased voltages to maximise energy efficiency and leverage smaller,… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Dodgy high street shops face crackdown as MPs warn town centres are being ‘hijacked’ The government has pledged to crack down on illegal high street shopfronts as MPs warned that town centres were being undermined by organised crime, empty units and weaker footfall. Speaking during a Westminster Hall debate on high street regeneration and unlawful storefronts, housing, communities and local government minister Nesil Caliskan said the government would publish... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Manchester AI model backs major WHO update on global air pollution A major World Health Organisation (WHO) update has revealed that global progress on reducing air pollution has flatlined, leaving low- and middle-income nations facing the highest environmental health risks. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news US retailers rush Christmas stock out of China ahead of tariff threat US retailers are reportedly pulling forward orders from China by up to six weeks to secure stock for Black Friday and Christmas before expected tariff hikes later this year. Shipping executives said that retailers had brought forward orders by four to six weeks, with May and June volumes higher than expected as businesses sought to... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Darlington Borough Council awards food waste contract Bio Capital has secured an agreement with Darlington Borough Council to process household food waste collected from more than 54,000 homes across the borough. Under the arrangement, food waste collected from residents will be taken to Bio Capital’s Warrens Emerald Biogas anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Newton Aycliffe. The facility will then convert the waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Shein and Temu hit by new EU customs duty on cheap parcels The EU has introduced a new €3 (£2.60) customs duty on low-value ecommerce parcels in a move expected to hit Chinese-founded platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress. The charge, which came into force on 1 July, applies to goods worth up to €150 (£129) imported into the bloc from outside the EU. The temporary duty... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s ramps up facial recognition rollout to tackle shoplifting Sainsbury’s is expanding its use of facial recognition cameras to up to 150 more supermarkets before Christmas as it steps up efforts to tackle shoplifting and abuse against staff. The company already has the AI-powered Facewatch system live in 55 stores, following earlier trials in Sydenham and Bath Oldfield Park. The technology alerts trained store... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Topps Tiles warns profits will tumble as heatwave hits trade demand Topps Tiles has warned annual profits will fall sharply after weaker consumer spending and disruption from the recent heatwave hit third-quarter sales. The tile specialist now expects adjusted pre-tax profit for the year to the end of September to come in above £6.5m, down from £9.2m last year. The forecast is well below analyst expectations,... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Nike sales beat forecasts but China slump clouds recovery Nike has beaten quarterly revenue expectations, but warned its turnaround will take longer than hoped as weak trading in China and cautious consumer spending continue to impact the business. The retailer reported fourth-quarter revenue of £8.3bn, down one per cent on a reported basis and four per cent on a currency-neutral basis, ahead of analyst... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Primark owner AB Foods warns profits will fall as sugar woes deepen Primark owner Associated British Foods has maintained its warning that annual profits will fall this year, despite sales growth at the value fashion retailer. The group said it continued to expect adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share for 2026 to be below last year, as worsening conditions in its sugar business offset steadier... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Amazon’s AWS pumps £754m into new AI engineering unit Amazon Web Services is investing $1bn (£754m) in a new division that will embed AI engineers directly with customers to help them deploy artificial intelligence systems faster. The company said its new Forward Deployed Engineering organisation will send small teams of engineers into customer businesses to co-develop and launch agentic AI tools. Reuters reported that... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Love unplugged: What happened when I swapped apps for dating in real life Burnt out by the apps, Angela Garwood took her quest for love offline. Here’s how she got on Positive News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news AMI Releases Full Conference Programme for Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Sewage Pollution Alert App - Surfers Against Sewage • Data HQ Surfers Against Sewage · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda slashes price of large Pimm’s by over half price as Wimbledon returns - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 1 Jul 2026