Marks & Spencer will build a huge new warehouse as part of a “landmark” £340m investment in its food supply chain. The company said the new national distribution centre at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT), in Northamptonshire, would double the size of its food business. M&S said construction of the warehouse, spanning 1.3 million …
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has introduced a new operating mode for its Advancer trailer refrigeration units. This latest feature, named ECOmode, offers customers a smart balance between tighter temperature control and reduced fuel consumption. By expanding the Advancer range’s operational flexibility, ECOmode enables transporters …
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, will present its latest digital innovations at Cenex Expo 2025, a showcase for low-carbon and connected mobility, while also serving as official data sponsor of the EV Rally 2025. The EV Rally – rebranded this year as the EXPLORER EV Rally – will embark on a new five-day …
Earlier this year, Cold Chain Federation member Cold Clad reached an important milestone with ISO accreditation for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. These certifications recognise the systems and practices the company has in place to keep projects safe, efficient and well managed. From planning to completion, every step is guided by clear processes that help …
Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International is extending its value-added proposition by setting a new benchmark in the vegetable processing industry with its bespoke services designed to meet the unique needs of recipe box providers, restaurants, cafes, convenience outlets, and food banks. Investment in the state-of-art processing line supplied by The Food Machinery Company Ltd …
The John Lewis Partnership has today announced that James Bailey has decided to step down fromhis role as Managing Director of Waitrose later this year. James joined Waitrose in 2020 and successfully steered the business through the pandemic and thecost of living crisis. Waitrose recently won best supermarket for both customer service and productavailability at …
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice supplier, has launched a major new initiative to support small businesses that want to start supplying wholesale. ‘Get Set Supply!’ is set to be the most comprehensive support programme for smaller suppliers entering the wholesale market. Each selected supplier will be mentored by experienced Brakes’ colleagues or other established suppliers …
Schmitz Cargobull AG, Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, has announced a strategic investment in Sub Zero Insulation Technologies (SZIT), one of India’s top producers of refrigerated and dry freight truck bodies. Under the agreement, Schmitz Cargobull will acquire a 27.5% equity stake in SZIT, with an option to increase its shareholding over the coming years. …
Cold store specialist is maximising uptime thanks to a new fleet from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Industry expert Cold Move has over 65 years of experience in temperature-controlled storage solutions. The family-owned organisation has grown from humble beginnings selling frozen produce from a garage, to serving food manufacturers and exporters worldwide from its dedicated cold store …
Wholesale meat suppliers and catering butchers, Campbell Brothers, have unveiled a new ‘Responsible Sourcing’ guide, showcasing the business’s core values, as well as renewed dedication to ethical sourcing, quality and traceability within foodservice. Currently, meat and poultry is the leading category, at 40%, where people take most notice of sustainability claims. From farm to plate, …
Loading Systems’ continues to grow, ready for the next phase! Micheal Nunns is the new Sales Director (Service) of Loading Systems UK, a company specialising in industrial doors and loading and unloading systems. Nunns has been engaged to lead the ‘Service Sales Team’ to further facilitate the strategy and growth of the company. “I am …
Malcolm Wilson, chief executive officer of GXO, said, “In the second quarter, we generated revenue of $3.3 billion, up 16% year over year, produced our highest organic revenue growth in nine quarters, and delivered $212 million in adjusted EBITDA, up 13% year over year. “We signed $307 million of new business wins, bringing new business …
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