Everyone at the CCF is saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Holdsworth. Our thoughts are with everyone at Holdsworth Foods at this difficult time. Michael Ian Holdsworth, born 18 October 1940, died peacefully at his home in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire on 31 July 2026 aged 85 years. He was surrounded by …
Food safety incidents reported to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) rose from 1,825 to 2,073 in 2025/26, a 14% increase on the previous year, according to the FSA’s Annual Report of Incidents, Resilience and Prevention 2025/26. This comes as several high-profile recall issues have dominated headlines this summer. And while recalls are only one outcome …
Join the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, Felix for an hour absolutely brimming with valuable insight on 7th September. They’ve gathered some of the best in the sustainability business from across the food manufacturing sector. If you work in manufacturing or have an interest in sustainable practices this is not to be missed, register FREE …
Bidfood has achieved a perfect score in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s (RSPO) Shared Responsibility Scorecard for its own-brand products, placing the foodservice wholesaler among just eight retailers globally to receive top marks. RSPO’s annual scorecard assesses organisations across a wide range of sustainability topics, including palm oil, sustainability reports, water and waste management, …
Jungheinrich and Movu Robotics have agreed a strategic partnership. Moving forward, Jungheinrich will be preferred integrator for Movu’s shuttle systems, while Movu becomes the preferred supplier for Jungheinrich. The aim is to jointly realise highly automated pallet warehouse solutions for customers even faster and more efficiently. Rising space costs, complex brownfield situations and the need …
Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, is enabling food producers and brands to scale direct-to-consumer growth through integrated ecommerce fulfillment capabilities across its cold chain network. As direct-to-consumer and omnichannel models expand across the food industry, companies are facing increased complexity in how products move …
Civil penalties totalling over £116,000 have been imposed on five companies for breaches of F-gas quota regulations. Quota violations relating to the import of equipment pre-charged with HFCs again top the latest list of violations in the Environment Agency’s list of civil penalties. Under Article 14 of the F-gas regulation 517/2014, pre-charged refrigeration, air conditioning …
SSI SCHAEFER, one of the world’s leading providers of warehouse automation, software and intralogistics solutions, will bring together supply chain professionals from across the UK and Ireland for its upcoming customer event, Intralogistics in Action, on 8 September 2026. Taking place at the iconic NoMad London in Covent Garden, the one-day event will showcase the …
More than half (51%) of UK fleets say fuel and energy costs are placing the greatest pressure on their budgets, according to new research. The study by Webfleet¹, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, found vehicle maintenance and downtime to be the second-biggest concern, cited by almost a quarter (24%) of respondents. The findings come amid …
We have been named a finalist for Specialist Operator of the Year at this year’s Motor Transport Awards. It is an honour, a testament to the team’s dedication, and a mark of recognition in an industry where being nominated alongside leading specialist operators in motor transport carries real weight. When I purchased Keep It Cool …
DP World has reached an agreement with GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) for the transfer of six contract logistics sites serving grocery customers, with more than two million square feet of warehouse capacity and 2,000 personnel. GXO’s transfer of the sites was a regulatory condition to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval of GXO’s …
Multi-temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International is cultivating a flourishing workplace garden, with the aim of helping employees connect with nature, learn food-growing skills, and enjoy fresh produce harvested just steps from the company’s canteen. What was once a neglected and overgrown space at Oakland International’s Redditch headquarters has been transformed into a productive garden …
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