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Latest News26th March 2026

Descartes gears up for AI software demos

Cloud-based software firm Descartes Systems Group (DSG) will showcase its latest AI-enabled fleet telematics solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham next month. The company will demonstrate how its software tools helps operators of all sizes gain real-time visibility and optimise delivery performance. Andrew Tavener, head of fleet marketing at DSG, said: “Fleet operators …

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Latest News26th March 2026

kff Launches Comprehensive Care Home Campaign to Enhance Support for Caterers and Residents

kff, the Kent‑based regional foodservice wholesaler, has launched a comprehensive new support programme designed to help care homes deliver high‑quality, nutritionally balanced meals for their residents. The campaign offers caterers a full suite of tools, resources, and expert guidance, all available through kff’s dedicated Care Home Catering Hub. Bringing together a wide range of specialist …

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Latest News25th March 2026

Panasonic Redefining the Future of HVAC&R with latest Industry‑Shaping Climate Innovations

Panasonic makes significant impact on the HVAC+R industry at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2026, delivering a highly successful showcase of its new next generation Heating & Cooling portfolio. The stand attracted strong visitor engagement throughout what became one of Panasonic’s busiest and most successful MCE events to date, demonstrating the company’s leadership in innovation, efficiency and …

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Latest News25th March 2026

Top accolade for ‘man who keeps food industry cool’

The founder of Antrim-based Interfrigo, the largest independent cold storage operator in the north, has been recognised with the outstanding contribution accolade at the annual Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association’s (NIFDA) annual awards. Ross Reed OBE (79) was described as “a leader whose contribution is far reaching, not in the local food and drink …

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Latest News24th March 2026

P&M strengthens Northern presence with HBCL acquisition

The P & M Group today announces the acquisition of Bradford-based HBCL Coldstores, marking a significant strengthening of the company’s presence in  the  North of England. The acquisition of HBCL is part of continued and rapid growth at the cold chain solutions specialist P & M, whose major constituent part is cold store expert ISD …

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Latest News24th March 2026

Raising the Standard: Advanced Portable Cold Stores Transforming the UK Cold Chain

Temporary cold storage has evolved beyond simple refrigeration. New innovations in portable cold stores are improving safety, efficiency and sustainability for food manufacturers and cold chain logistics providers. The UK’s food production and cold chain sectors have long relied on portable cold storage to manage seasonal peaks, emergency requirements, and fluctuating production schedules. Yet, while …

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Thermo King Launches E Volution, Setting a New Standard for Electric Truck Refrigeration

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has announced the commercial launch of the E‑Volution range, now in serial production. E-volution is a high-capacity electric refrigeration solution for rigid trucks between 7.5 and 26 tonnes. With validated compatibility across leading battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and internal combustion …

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Latest News23rd March 2026

Warning of rising gas prices and supply issues

British businesses are advised to engage proactively with suppliers and stay informed of availability in the face of rising refrigerant price rises and supply issues. With the government seemingly dragging its feet on introducing its own revision to the British F-gas regulation, leading gas supplier National Refrigerants has advised that gas price increases in the …

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Latest News23rd March 2026

JS Davidson responds to harrowing food waste figures with blast freezing solutions

New data published in the UK – including figures highlighted by organisations such as FareShare and the Cold Chain Federation – reveals that an estimated 4.6 million tonnes of edible food is wasted each year in the UK supply chain, equivalent to more than 10 billion meals that could have been consumed. This alarming level …

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Latest News23rd March 2026

Brakes Serves Up a Festival of Food as it Launches Expos

Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has announced four new foodie expos for 2026. With venues covering the length and breadth of the country, food businesses will be able to sample products from more than 100 suppliers, as well as Sysco branded products and specialist ranges. They will also be able to speak to experts …

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Sustainable future through innovation: ECOOLTEC wins Cold Chain Sustainability Award 2026

The Cold Chain Federation has presented ECOOLTEC with the Cold Chain Sustainability Award 2026 in the category “Technological Breakthrough – Sustainable Innovation of the Year: Refrigerated Transport”. The award was accepted by John Winter, Managing Director of ECOOLTEC UK, and Dale Cornes, General Sales Manager of ECOOLTEC UK, during the Cold Chain Climate & Energy …

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Latest News23rd March 2026

Oakland International Triumphs as Cold Storage Operator of the Year 2026

Oakland International has been named Cold Storage Operator of the Year 2026 at the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards. The win celebrates the business’s long‑established commitment to embedding sustainability at its heart and its continued leadership in defining what a low‑carbon cold chain should be. A family‑run company with deep farming roots, Oakland International set an …

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