Following the success of its Price Freeze promotion in December, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, is giving customers another way to save with its new Your Favourites cashback offer, running throughout March and April 2026. In an industry currently facing rising food and energy costs, tight margins, and ongoing supply chain pressures, …
The World Shipping Council today welcomed the European Commission’s focus on strengthening port security and advancing maritime decarbonisation in its EU Ports Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy. On security, WSC supports the strong emphasis on tackling organised crime and protecting Europe’s trade gateways, backing stronger public-private partnerships and two-way information sharing between authorities, shipping lines …
Global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) and its industry leading Thermo King brand, a leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, has completed the acquisition of Thermo King Northern, a longstanding Thermo King and Frigoblock dealer serving the northern UK market. The transaction closed early February and was marked with a celebration welcome for …
Italy’s ministry of environment and energy security has reported a number of recent fines and seizures for alleged violations of the F-gas regulations. This latest crackdown by the carabinieri’s national inspection and control unit (NIPAAF) has included 66 administrative fines, 25 seizures of refrigerant gas, and ten individuals reported to the authorities for alleged crimes …
Andrew Channon of Plymouth-based ChanniCool Training Services, and Richard Lawton of Cambridge Refrigeration Technology have been recognised as fellows of the Institute of Refrigeration. Recognised for their leadership and contribution to the RACHP industry, their achievements cover areas including promoting skills, technical development and international outreach. As owner of ChanniCool Training, Andrew Channon has worked …
Co-op is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Wilmot MBE to the role of Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director, Co-op Food and GCL (Group Commercial and Logistics). A supply chain and logistics heavyweight, Andy will join the convenience retailer in April, working closely with the current incumbent, Derek Furnival, who leaves Co-op in …
At Euroshop 2026, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions demonstrated its long‑term commitment to the retail sector with its most comprehensive and sustainable retail refrigeration portfolio to date. Held in Düsseldorf from 22–26 February 2026, Euroshop marked a pivotal moment for food retail and commercial refrigeration. Refrigeration is among the largest drivers of energy consumption and …
Sunswap are now operating across the UK, Europe, South America, and Australia. That’s happened faster than we planned, and it’s worth explaining why. We delivered our electric transport refrigeration units to operators in Chile and Australia last year. They wanted the technology based on performance data from UK and European fleets. For operators to choose …
A new player has arrived in the meat free space, and it’s intentionally nothing like the rest of the category. Urban Farm-Produce, the UK growers pioneering whole food mushroom innovation, has launched Prepared Mane, its first range of chilled and frozen, ready-to-cook vegan-friendly products crafted from UK grown organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms. At a time …
Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges are becoming one of the biggest talking points in the UK energy market – and for good reason. With network investment accelerating, demand residuals going up by two thirds, and final tariffs for 2026/27 due for publication at the end of January, many businesses want to know what …
Fleet professionals from across the North West and beyond will come together to explore the latest developments shaping the fleet sector at the Fleet Managers Roadshow 2026, taking place on Wednesday March 25, at the Mercure Haydock Hotel. Hosted by G-Force Communications, a premium partner of Webfleet, the roadshow returns with a refreshed format designed …
NewCold, the global leader in advanced food logistics, today announced the launch of a new, fully automated frozen facility in McDonough, Georgia, further expanding its rapidly growing North American footprint and reinforcing its commitment to future-ready, resilient supply chains. The new facility follows the successful Phase 1 opening of NewCold’s automated ambient facility in McDonough …
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