David Bushnell, Director of Consultancy and Strategy at Fleet Operations “The government’s decision to introduce specific eVED arrangements for fleets is a welcome acknowledgement that a system designed around individual motorists would not work for businesses operating vehicles at scale. “Allowing fleets to provide central mileage estimates, make aggregate payments and settle liabilities before defleeting …
Meals & More has announced its largest ever funding round, committing £540,000 to support children and families during the school holidays — a lifeline at a time when more households are struggling to cope with rising costs. Founded in 2015 by the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, Brakes, with support from a growing network of corporate …
AR Racking has updated the verification of its Organizational Carbon Footprint for the 2025 calendar year, reinforcing its commitment to rigorous, transparent environmental management and continuous improvement. The audit, carried out by DNV in April 2026, was conducted in accordance with UNE EN ISO 14064-1:2019. The verified report covers the company’s direct emissions, indirect emissions …
As the industry adapts to rising consumer expectations and ongoing operational pressures, Bidfood has revealed how foodservice operators can easily embrace innovation across menus, products and operations to meet changing consumer demands. With 58% of consumers placing importance on innovation in food and venues[1], and 54% saying they explore new or unique cuisines and dishes[2], …
UK and Ireland specialist in multi temperature logistics and supply chain solutions Oakland International Speciality Supply Chain Services division has extended its Direct to Consumer (D2C) and Direct to Store packing fulfilment operations with a Pick By Light automated technology provided through their partnership with hardware and software partners Element Logic. The result is enhanced …
Recent European research commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) has highlighted the significant potential of vehicle-integrated solar technology. And with over 15,000 solar panels fitted across vans, trucks and refrigerated trailers throughout the UK and Europe, Genie Insights has welcomed the research findings. The findings reinforce a principle that …
Magnavale, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled storage and value-added food services specialists, has today announced a formal tri-partner alliance with the UK’s largest food redistribution charity Felix – formerly FareShare and The Felix Project, and Freshlinc, the specialist temperature-controlled logistics provider. Together, the three organisations will combine their respective expertise in cold storage, charitable …
Sysco GB has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to formally support campaigns to reduce VAT for hospitality businesses from 20% to 10%, #VATsTheProblem, and to reject the proposed visitor levy in England, backed by UKHospitality (UKH). In the open letter, Sysco outlines the significant cost pressures facing hospitality operators, including rising labour costs, …
Refrigeration underpins critical industries including food production, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, data centres and leisure facilities. As extreme temperatures become more frequent, refrigeration resilience is becoming just as important as efficiency. This CPD article explores the engineering principles that help refrigeration systems continue delivering reliable cooling under high ambient conditions and provides practical guidance for engineers, plant …
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, has received three industry awards in Italy and Poland, recognising its innovation across fleet management and artificial intelligence, as well as its contribution to road safety. At the sixth edition of the IoMobility Awards 2026 in Italy, held as part of Next Mobility Exhibition alongside Transpotec Logitec, Webfleet was …
A new software upgrade from Carrier Transicold can reduce fuel consumption by up to 19% on Vector High Efficiency (HE) 19 trailer refrigeration units, without replacing hardware. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The fuel optimisation upgrade, validated through testing under real-world …
Isuzu UK has announced its collaboration with Genie Insights, with its advanced solar technology offered as a bespoke factory-integrated option on the new Isuzu D-Max EV. Designed to give fleet customers confidence in battery performance and range protection on EVs, the collaboration marks a significant step forward for integrated solar in the commercial vehicle sector, …
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