Thousands of pounds have already been pledged for a remarkable charity challenge that will see 21‑year‑old Samuel Attwell attempt to run the length of Ireland in just 10 days, and with two months to go, preparation has entered its toughest phase. Samuel, who will run almost 350 miles from Malin Head to Mizen Head this …
Ashford Port Health Authority is highlighting the continued importance of strong border controls following DEFRA’s recent announcement that it intends to remove routine EU border checks by June 2027 as part of future trading arrangements. The issue comes into sharp focus as the UK marks 25 years since the country faced its most serious outbreak …
His Majesty The King toured Greencore’s Warrington food manufacturing site today to see first-hand how the food industry is driving innovation to tackle food waste. During the visit, The King watched the Greencore team prepare examples of the one million fresh, high-quality meals the business has donated to community groups over the past year through …
Bidfood, a Bidcorp UK business, has been using electrically driven transport refrigeration systems for many years. Now, the British foodservice provider has purchased its first two 18-tonne trucks with transport refrigeration systems from ECOOLTEC. The aim is to accelerate the decarbonisation of its refrigerated vehicle fleet and further reduce the carbon footprint of its transport …
Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading food wholesalers, has launched a dedicated pub webpage packed with tools to help tenanted and leased pubs tackle rising costs and tighten margins. The launch reinforces Bidfood’s commitment to supporting pubs as a true partner in navigating increasing financial pressures, as the industry continues to assess the impact of …
Tekta are a service led, family run business with 25 years’ experience in delivering high performance doorways for controlled environments. From specialist projects with architects and contractors to lifelong reliability with comprehensive service packages, Tekta believe every doorway matters. Having doubled their revenue in the last two years, Tekta have recently opened their new 17,000 …
A 12-month worldwide operation targeting organised crime networks involved in waste and pollution crime has uncovered 398 tonnes of fluorinated greenhouse gases. The operation, Custos Viridis (Latin for Green Guardian), coordinated by Europol, took place between January and December 2025. Europol worked alongside partners from 71 countries and numerous international organisations on five continents. Several …
Across Spain’s diverse landscapes – from Navarra’s plains to Murcia’s agricultural regions – two Lineage facilities now operate with newly installed solar technology. The photovoltaic systems at Milagro and Las Torres de Cotillas converting sunlight into electricity that powers refrigeration systems maintaining precise temperatures for stored products. These installations demonstrate how established cold storage operations …
Culina Group, the UK’s leading logistics provider, has announced the launch of a new Sustainability Fund designed to support community-led initiatives that drive environmental improvement and help create a greener, more sustainable future. The fund has been established to provide financial support to non‑profit organisations, community groups, and educational institutions, including schools and colleges. It …
Constellation Cold Logistics today announces that Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik have officially joined Constellation, marking the company’s strategic entry into Germany and an important milestone in its long-term European growth strategy. The integration strengthens Constellation’s cold storage and logistics platform with an additional 40,000 pallet positions of modern temperature-controlled capacity, a fleet of 150 vehicles …
Refrigerant prices in Europe remained relatively stable or even decreased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025, while the price of reclaimed R404A rose again compared to Q3. The latest Q4/2025 figures prepared for the European Commission reveal no change in the price of R410A from Q3 when considering the whole supply chain (end user …
With entries open for this year’s WorldSkills, the Building Engineering Services Association claims this year’s competition will be more important than ever in attracting young talent to the industry. As organising partner of the the refrigeration and air conditioning category of the competition, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is inviting talented engineers, aged 16 and above, to …
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