The Wolseley Group has opened its new 10,000m2 fulfilment centre on the new North East logistics park in Darlington. Wolseley says that the Darlington facility provides a specialist fulfilment capability for larger and more complex products such as air-source heat pumps, and will facilitate delivery at scale for both existing and new contract customers and large‑project …
Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice supplier, has called on the Government to take greater action to address the significant employment challenges facing the wholesale sector. Launching its Paper, A Skills Strategy for the Wholesale Sector, Katrina Simpson-Haines, Human Resources Director of Sysco GB, said: “The wholesale sector is facing unprecedented challenges. We play a …
Yarde Farm, the Devon-based ice cream brand exclusive to foodservice, has launched new industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey in a first-to-market move within the foodservice sector. The new mini tubs are certified as industrially compostable, produced by a packaging manufacturer accredited by TÜV Austria under the …
Fresh Direct, a leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, has achieved its pledge to source all contracted British produce from LEAF Marque accredited growers. Achieving LEAF standards ensures that Fresh Direct’s growers are independently verified against a robust whole‑farm sustainability standard, driving continuous improvements in soil health, biodiversity, water and energy management …
Aldi, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, is opening applications for 500 apprenticeship roles, with opportunities available in stores and warehouses across the UK. Apprentices start earning from day one as they work towards industry-recognised qualifications. Store Apprentices begin with a wage of £12.02 per hour, rising to £13.35 – while those working within the M25 …
Beer and soft drinks powerhouse, Carlsberg Britvic, has changed supplier for the manufacture of thirty-seven new trailers for its primary logistics operations, replacing older vehicles. The order placed with Tiger Trailers was split into a trio of fixed double decks with wraparound rear curtains, and thirty-four single deck trailers which are also curtainsided. Sarah Perry, …
Peel Ports Group and E.ON have celebrated a significant milestone at the Port of Liverpool by successfully generating the first power from the new solar panels on the new nearly 260,000 square foot Alexandra Dock warehouse, part of a major sustainability programme at the Port and the creation of the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar array. …
Oakland International, through its development arm Green Clover Developments, has joined forces with Cannington Enterprises to deliver a groundbreaking renewable energy facility that will underpin next-generation vertical farming, mushroom cultivation, and sustainable food manufacturing. Under the agreement, Cannington Enterprises will design, build, and operate a cutting-edge anaerobic digestion (AD) plant that transforms food waste, sourced …
Arla Foods, the UK’s largest dairy cooperative, and XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions across Europe, today announce a further extension of their strategic partnership. This new chapter will transform Arla’s chilled network – creating a future-ready, more efficient, resilient, safe and sustainable operation – through a new leading UK central distribution centre (CDC) that will handle all Arla’s UK chilled palletised products*. Currently under …
A young company which specialises in the manufacture of healthy pet food is going from strength to strength with the help of Peterborough-based temperature-controlled specialist JS Davidson. Boost’s expertise lies in producing human-quality food for dogs and cats – aiming to make its products accessible to all by providing frozen and ambient products at grocery …
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Simon Bergulf as its next Vice-President, Environment and Climate, succeeding Bryan Wood-Thomas, who will retire in 2026 after leading WSC’s environment and climate work since 2008. Simon will join WSC in March 2026 and begin his new role as Vice President at the beginning of April. Mr. Bergulf …
Urban Farm‑It, the UK’s fastest‑growing functional mushroom producer, has announced its rebrand to Urban Farm‑Produce (UFP) as it prepares for major expansion across retail, foodservice and direct-to-consumer markets. The move reflects the company’s shift from a grow‑your‑own brand into a vertically integrated supplier capable of delivering consistent, certified‑organic Lion’s Mane at national scale. Having become …
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