Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched a new range of Sysco Premium Deep Fill Pies, created for hospitality operators who want craft quality, consistency and depth of flavour without the labour intensity of scratch cooking. Each pie is built around a butter enriched shortcrust pastry case and a deep fill format that delivers …
With workplace stress and mental health a major focus for regulators – and wider changes like the Employment Rights Act 2025 reshaping expectations – understanding your Health & Safety responsibilities has never been more important. Join Citation’s free webinar, Managing workplace stress and mental health: what employers need to know, with associate speaker Flora Neville …
Beijer Ref UK, the UK’s largest refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler, has announced a 60% price increase on R410A refrigerant as the UK faces further refrigerant price increases. The price increases, which will apply from tomorrow (20 May), also impose a 60% increase on R407C and 35% and 30% increases on R134a and R32, respectively. …
ELIRE Maritime and consortium partners , Ricardo UK, Schneider Electric, Rux Energy UK, Triton Anchor Europe, OREC (Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult), and the University of Strathclyde, today announced the successful completion of the UKRI-funded Clean Maritime Demonstrator Competition Round 6 (CMDC6) programme, a £1 million feasibility program and initiative delivered by Innovate UK in partnership …
Learn how to prevent slips and trips in your workplace with HSE’s Introduction to Preventing Slips and Trips in the Workplace e-learning course. The course uses quizzes, animations and video to explain what causes slips and trips, and the steps you can take to stop them. It’s practical, easy to follow and designed to help you …
To safeguard its homecare pharmacy deliveries and nationwide distribution, TCD Medical has partnered with Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies. Facing the challenge of delivering small-volume pharmaceuticals under strict temperature conditions, the company has added Thermo King ColdCube™ units to its fleet. “Maintaining the quality and …
As part of its focus on supporting customers, Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has confirmed that it has delivered £8.2m in value back to foodservice operators over the past 12 months, as it continues to focus on helping customers protect margins in a challenging trading environment. Recognising that customers need support that is focused …
Webfleet has created a unique driver safety solution for The Bristol Port Company to stop unauthorised use of high-risk plant equipment, while helping cut projected fleet emissions by 79.2 tonnes of CO2 a year. One of the UK’s largest deep-sea multi-modal transport hubs, Bristol Port handles 12 million tonnes of cargo annually across a 2,600-acre …
Industrial refrigeration and heat pump systems are long-term capital assets. Initial purchase and installation typically account for only around 15% of the total lifecycle cost. The remaining 85% is incurred during operation, with energy consumption often representing 60%–70% of total expenditure. That means maintenance, reliability and ongoing operational support have a major influence on how …
New chef-developed summer recipes from Bidfood are helping hospitality operators turn seasonal menus into standout dining experiences, as new research reveals growing consumer demand for bold flavours, visual impact and globally inspired dishes. Drawing on Bidfood’s 2026 food and drink trends research, the new recipe collection highlights how operators can create showstopping summer menus that …
The Cold Chain Federation has welcomed today’s Government announcement extending the current 5p fuel duty freeze until the end of the year, alongside additional measures aimed at easing pressure on transport and supply chain costs. The measures announced include a reduction in red diesel duty rates until the end of the year and a 12-month …
AR Racking has formalised the appointment of Andy Fisher as its new Key Account Manager for the United Kingdom, a move that strengthens the company’s commercial structure in a strategic market for its international growth. With a solid track record in the commercial side of the storage solutions sector, Andy Fisher will bring to the …
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