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Industry news Decades old fish barrier removal will breathe new life back into habitat Work has completed on the removal of a redundant weir restoring access for migratory fish to at least 1.6km of upstream river in the Borders. The project was directly commissioned […] Water Magazine · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news £2m secured as Catholic organisations embrace water framework More than £2 million in contracts has now been secured through a national water services framework supporting Catholic organisations across England. The framework, launched in 2024, delivered through a partnership […] Water Magazine · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Megger launches predictive maintenance solutions in the UK and Ireland Megger, a provider of electrical measurement and monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of Megger Industrial Reliability in the UK and Ireland. This new division represents a significant expansion for […] Water Magazine · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news ICO’s Ian Hulme discusses lessons to be learnt from South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc cyber attack and data breach Ian Hulme, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Interim Executive Director for Regulatory Supervision, discusses the lessons to be learnt from the South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc cyber attack […] Water Magazine · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Manufacturing Waste Management - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Quino Energy secures Tencent funding for Maldives flow battery microgrid Quino Energy has received a grant from Tencent's CarbonX programme to support the deployment of a MWh-scale organic flow battery as part of an island microgrid project in the Maldives.The California-based company said the battery system will be installed on Himandhoo Island, where it will be integrated into a microgrid combining floating solar photovoltaics, terrestrial… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news CIWM President Calls on Sector to Think Again - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news British Glass says Welsh deposit return scheme ‘unworkable’ MRW British Glass says Welsh deposit return scheme ‘unworkable’ Plans for national DRS that includes glass faces legal and practical obstacles, says trade association, urging rethink British Glass says Welsh deposit return scheme ‘unworkable’ Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Communications Assistant - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda Income Tracker: Household spending power improves over May The average household in the UK had slightly more discretionary income in May compared to a year ago, but many remain under financial pressure, according to Asda’s latest income tracker.… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Mombasa: Key outcomes from the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya A major ocean conference has ended in Mombasa, Kenya, with just a handful of countries... Carbon Brief · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news LiNova introduces metal-free cathode battery for data centre backup LiNova Energy has launched a new battery cell technology for data centre backup power applications based on a proprietary metal-free polymer cathode that the company says eliminates thermal runaway risk at cell level.The California-based company said its new PolyPower battery platform has been developed to address growing demand for safe, high-power backup energy storage as… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Revealed: The Trump donors, Reform-backing billionaires and oil companies funding the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship The post Revealed: The Trump donors, Reform-backing billionaires and oil companies funding the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Late night deliveries for football fans, thanks to Waitrose Waitrose will be extending its delivery window following increased demand due to late-night and early morning World Cup matches. Customers will be able to place orders through Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat, in more than 50 locations nationwide. The service will be available during the next four weeks of the World Cup Consumers will... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news TV chef fronts Canned Food UK’s latest campaign TV chef Theo Michaels is fronting Canned Food UK’s latest campaign to bring high-protein canned ingredients into focus through a series of simple recipes. Theo is a professional chef, presenter, award-winning author, previous MasterChef contestant, and a regular on BBC Morning Live as guest chef and off-site presenter. As an official CANbassador, his latest partnership with […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Pro Carton appoints new president PRO Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser as its new president. The executive VP, cartonboard at Stora Enso, succeeds Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group, who has held the role for the past four years. During this time, Pro Carton navigated a period of significant change, including the […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S launches chocolate, strawberry & pistachio cream sandwich Following the success of its viral strawberry & cream sandwich, M&S is set to introduce a chocolate, strawberry and pistachio cream sandwich ahead of Wimbledon. The retailer partnered with its… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Twinings adds accessible QR codes to packs Twinings has introduced accessible QR (AQR) codes across its packaging, becoming the first British tea brand to roll out this technology at scale. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘First’ British-made sparkling wine bottle launched CROXSONS has collaborated with glass manufacturer Encirc to oversee the first production run of Sovereign, which is described as the UK’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle. The amber bottle has been developed for the English and Welsh sparkling wine industry, marking a milestone for producers seeking a domestic alternative to imported glass packaging. Close to […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news New report finds fibre based composite pEPR fees may have been overpaid by between £6.3m and £13.7m A new report published by compliance scheme Beyondly, commissioned by ACE UK, has found that producers of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging like liquid cartons, sandwich wrappers and ready meal containers may have been significantly overcharged by the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. The report found that the £461 per tonne pEPR fee charged by PackUK… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Mallorca the location for first Dunlop Falken summit The first Dunlop Falken Summit, which brings together customers and dealers – is taking place from 22-28 June in Mallorca. Around 540 participants from 270 customers are attending across two sessions. The opening session hosted over 200 participants from Nordic countries and Germany – markets that play a key role in the replacement and dealership business. A second phase will bring together 340… Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Albany and Cyclezyme advance textile recycling project Albany International and Sweden’s Cyclezyme say they have made progress on enzyme-based recycling for industrial textiles PORTSMOUTH – Albany International […] Ecotextile News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ wins online trophy at TyreSafe Awards The Motor Ombudsman has won the 2026 TyreSafe Online and Social Media Award in recognition of its ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign – which is designed to highlight the risks of motorists buying and fitting second-hand part-worn tyres to their vehicles. The Michelin Tyre PLC-sponsored trophy was presented to The Motor Ombudsman at a commemorative black-tie gala dinner marking two decades of the tyre safety … Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco opens Clubcard scheme to 16 and 17-year-olds Tesco has launched a version of its Clubcard loyalty scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access member-only discounts and collect reward points for the first time. The… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news BrewDog pledges £1m bar tab if England, Scotland or USA reach final BrewDog is to open a £1m bar tab if England, Scotland or the United States reaches the FIFA World Cup final. Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Deja Brew – Deldo puts EU politics through the grinder Forrest Gump said life was like a box of chocolates, but it was a tyre dealer from Romania who recently drew a less flattering parallel between the European Commission and a broken coffee machine. Thank you to Antwerp-based wholesaler Deldo for sharing this gem of a simile – more about it later. We caught up with Deldo during TTC 2026 to find out what has been happening in the months since our … Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Ribena maker invests £14.5m in UK blackcurrant processing facility Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is investing £14.5m in a new blackcurrant processing facility in Herefordshire as it looks to strengthen the UK supply chain behind Ribena. Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Integral celebrates The Recycler Award win Integral has won The Recycler Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year 2026, securing industry recognition during the German imaging supplies company’s 60th anniversary year. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Zhono chips weather firmware updates The company says May tests reassure dealers facing costly OEM software disruptions. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news The missing link in automotive circularity: recyclers and manufacturers must now work together as one DENSO says true automotive circularity will remain out of reach unless recyclers and manufacturers collaborate more closely. Its BlueRebirth initiative aims to combine automated dismantling, AI, material processing and shared data to return traceable, high-quality recycled materials to vehicle production. Auto Recycling World · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Adidas, Calvin Klein and Uniqlo ads banned over recycling claims The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Adidas, Calvin Klein and Uniqlo after ruling that their recycling claims were misleading. The rulings, published by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), form part of a wider investigation into green claims in the fashion retail sector. In all three cases, the ASA found that the brands had … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news CARECO is evolving its governance to accelerate its development CARECO is changing its governance structure to support faster growth, expand its network of ELV centres and strengthen its position in recycled automotive parts. The French network aims to improve agility, traceability, digital sales and stock availability as it targets 40 centres and more than one million parts in stock. Auto Recycling World · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Brands urged to unlock circular “quick wins” A new practical circular design playbook aims to turn recyclability and recycled content from niche pilots into everyday decision-making LONDON […] Ecotextile News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Digital tracking leaves criminals with ‘nowhere to hide’, says Creagh MRW Digital tracking leaves criminals with ‘nowhere to hide’, says Creagh MPs told of potential costs of scheme during Commons debate, with tracking estimated to cost businesses £1.5m by 2029 Digital tracking leaves criminals with ‘nowhere to hide’, says Creagh Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Copart Gloucester Expansion to Boost Winter Resilience and Customer Capacity Copart UK’s Gloucester expansion will unlock previously inaccessible areas of the 30-acre site, effectively doubling operational capacity. The development will provide additional secure storage and contingency space, helping insurers and fleet customers manage increased vehicle volumes during floods, storms and other winter events. ATF Professional · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Climate watchdog analyses 2025 ‘progress’ on waste reform delivery MRW Climate watchdog analyses 2025 ‘progress’ on waste reform delivery Analysis of carbon emission reduction reiterates calls for carbon capture integration with incineration infrastructure, while arguing for more recycling progress Climate watchdog analyses 2025 ‘progress’ on waste reform delivery Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Summer Black Friday: How Joybuy is shaping the promotional calendar to meet changing consumer expectations For years, Black Friday has been one of retail’s most anticipated promotional moments; the go-to event for consumers seeking the biggest savings of the year, particularly ahead of Christmas. But new research, commissioned by Joybuy, suggests shopper expectations are evolving. Almost half (49 per cent) of UK consumers say they would like a Summer Black... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Five Forces Shaping the Next Era of Business Strategy Can organisations connect the dots quickly enough to build the resilience they need to thrive? Anthesis Group · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op launches Aperitivo and Hugo Spritz cans Co-op has introduced two new ready-to-drink cans, Hugo Spritz and Aperitivo Spritz, as part of its summer range. The Hugo Spritz and Aperitivo Spritz are priced at £2.00 each for… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news London fintech equipal secures £16m boost UK asset finance platform equipal has secured £16.25m in a combined equity investment and forward flow facility from Altum Capital Management. The deal consists of a £1.25m equity injection alongside a £15m forward flow facility, composed of initial full lease funding and contingent junior funding. The London-headquartered fintech operates a proprietary point-of-sale platform embedded with […] … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Jun 2026