Co-op is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Wilmot MBE to the role of Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director, Co-op Food and GCL (Group Commercial and Logistics). A supply chain and logistics heavyweight, Andy will join the convenience retailer in April, working closely with the current incumbent, Derek Furnival, who leaves Co-op in …
At Euroshop 2026, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions demonstrated its long‑term commitment to the retail sector with its most comprehensive and sustainable retail refrigeration portfolio to date. Held in Düsseldorf from 22–26 February 2026, Euroshop marked a pivotal moment for food retail and commercial refrigeration. Refrigeration is among the largest drivers of energy consumption and …
Sunswap are now operating across the UK, Europe, South America, and Australia. That’s happened faster than we planned, and it’s worth explaining why. We delivered our electric transport refrigeration units to operators in Chile and Australia last year. They wanted the technology based on performance data from UK and European fleets. For operators to choose …
A new player has arrived in the meat free space, and it’s intentionally nothing like the rest of the category. Urban Farm-Produce, the UK growers pioneering whole food mushroom innovation, has launched Prepared Mane, its first range of chilled and frozen, ready-to-cook vegan-friendly products crafted from UK grown organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms. At a time …
Fleet professionals from across the North West and beyond will come together to explore the latest developments shaping the fleet sector at the Fleet Managers Roadshow 2026, taking place on Wednesday March 25, at the Mercure Haydock Hotel. Hosted by G-Force Communications, a premium partner of Webfleet, the roadshow returns with a refreshed format designed …
Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges are becoming one of the biggest talking points in the UK energy market – and for good reason. With network investment accelerating, demand residuals going up by two thirds, and final tariffs for 2026/27 due for publication at the end of January, many businesses want to know what …
NewCold, the global leader in advanced food logistics, today announced the launch of a new, fully automated frozen facility in McDonough, Georgia, further expanding its rapidly growing North American footprint and reinforcing its commitment to future-ready, resilient supply chains. The new facility follows the successful Phase 1 opening of NewCold’s automated ambient facility in McDonough …
The two leading refrigerant producers, Chemours and Solstice (formerly Honeywell), have reported large sales increases for 2025. In its latest filing, Chemours reported a record performance in its Thermal & Specialised Solutions (TSS) business driven by a 56% increase in sales of its Opteon refrigerants. Solstice had earlier reported refrigerant net sales increases of 16%, …
On 18th May 2026, 21‑year‑old fundraiser Samuel Attwell will set off on an extraordinary 350‑mile ultrarunning challenge from Malin Head to Mizen Head, one of Ireland’s toughest endurance routes, all to raise £50,000 for children with life‑threatening illnesses. In a feat attempted by very few solo runners and almost none his age, Samuel will spend …
Lucas O’Brien, of GXO Logistics, is undertaking a six-month secondment in Accra, Ghana, as a Project Officer with international development organisation Transaid, supporting the nationwide rollout of a new driver training standard alongside providing support to the establishment of a training centre for trainers of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. Alongside members of the Transaid …
Amsterdam, 19 February 2026 – Fleet management across Europe is at a turning point, as rising costs, greater operational complexity and tougher EU regulations reshape how commercial fleets operate, according to Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution. “Fleet management is moving into a new phase,” said Jan-Maarten de Vries, President Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone. …
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now law — and some of the biggest changes start landing from April 2026. Now’s the time to get ahead and start preparing. As an employer, staying on top of HR and compliance is essential – especially with the Employment Rights Act 2025 introducing major changes over the next …
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