Aldi helped deliver more than 1.5 million meals to people in need over the Christmas and New Year period by donating surplus food from stores across the UK. The discounter explained that it teamed up with local good causes nationwide to donate a range of fresh and chilled foods from its stores after closing early …
Urban Farm-Produce, a UK leader in sustainable mushroom cultivation, has successfully attained BRCGS A Grade certification for its state-of-the-art vertical farming facility. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to food safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, marking a significant milestone for the brand and the wider fresh produce sector. Urban Farm-It’s pioneering vertical farm combines advanced …
Specialist fresh produce supplier, Bidfresh, has released its latest ‘Growing Greener’ sustainability report, unveiling a refreshed sustainability framework and a new mission and vision that will guide the business towards a more responsible and resilient future. As sustainability expectations continue to rise across the industry, and 16% of consumers think that suppliers are responsible for …
Hauliers and fleet operators will access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks thanks to an additional £18 million announced by the government today (6 January 2026) to increase the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026. Key points for cold chain operators:• Applies to electric HGVs only (not TRUs)• Discounts range from £20k–£120k, depending on vehicle size• Part of a wider £318m green …
Northgate Vehicle Hire has opened a new branch in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, just 10 minutes from Junction 25 of the M25. The new site is one of Northgate’s busiest southern locations and has been designed to support its growing customer base. With Hoddesdon now open, Northgate supports customers across the UK through its network of 73 …
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, marks its long-standing partnership with Broliveira, one of Portugal’s largest companies specialising in international road transport. In a recent fleet expansion, Broliveira added a mix of 70 trailers with Advancer A400 and A500 Spectrum refrigeration units, reinforcing their commitment to high …
Global materials handling leader Combilift has celebrated a major manufacturing milestone by transforming its 100,000th forklift into a powerful force for good, raising and donating €100,000 to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund to support children in crisis worldwide. TO MARK the production of its 100,000th forklift, Combilift launched its largest-ever worldwide competition, offering …
Most UK manufacturing companies are unaware how much heat they use or how efficient their heating systems are, a new survey reveals. Although describing that finding as a “critical blind spot” that undermines both competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts, the survey by Glasgow-based Star Refrigeration does reveal significant opportunities for UK manufacturers to cut energy costs, …
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, has joined forces with Bia Power and ChargeBroker to give fleet businesses a complete EV energy and fleet management system, without the need to replace any existing infrastructure. The partnership makes the integration of EV fleet operations and depot charging management easier, faster and more cost effective for businesses, tackling …
Bidfood is delighted to announce the promotion of its long-standing and highly regarded Food Innovation Manager, Martin Eshelby, to the role of Culinary Director. This appointment recognises Martin’s many years of dedicated hard work and reflects Bidfood’s continued commitment to culinary excellence, innovation, and leadership within the foodservice industry. For more than ten years, Martin …
As the cold chain sector prepares for significant increases in electricity costs from April 2026, we’ve been speaking to business leaders to find out what they would do to lessen the impact to UK industry. “I wouldn’t wait two years to find a solution that will reduce the high energy costs that our industry faces,” …
Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”), a leading provider of cold-storage and temperature-controlled logistics, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik in Germany. This marks Constellation’s entry into the German market, representing an important milestone in the wider European growth strategy. Through this partnership, Constellation strengthens its …
Tel: 0118 988 4468
Cold Chain Federation Ltd.
7 Diddenham Court, Lambwood Hill,
Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1JQ
©2026 Cold Chain Federation
The Cold Chain Federation Ltd. registered in England and Wales, Company No: 6453302.
Registered Office: 7 Diddenham Court, Lambwood Hill, Grazeley, Reading RG7 1JQ