As part of the Definitive Webinar Series for Cold Chain Professionals, Cold Chain Federation are bringing you another month of expert insight and practical guidance. The Cold Chain Federation delivers webinars through two complementary series, designed to provide practical insight and expert perspectives for cold chain professionals. Cold Chain Connect webinars are hosted by CCF members …
McCain has announced its new UK Farm of the Future, which aims to develop and test regenerative agriculture techniques for its global network of farmers Food manufacturer McCain is the largest purchaser of the British potato crop, buying approximately 20% of the market from 250 farmers across the country. The company has announced the launch …
British manufacturer enters sixth market through strategic partnership with experienced transport refrigeration provider Sunswap today announces its entry into the Australian market through a strategic partnership with Protran Solutions, marking the company’s expansion into a sixth international market as global demand for zero-emission transport refrigeration accelerates. The Australian entry follows rapid international expansion across the …
The Wolseley Group has opened its new 10,000m2 fulfilment centre on the new North East logistics park in Darlington. Wolseley says that the Darlington facility provides a specialist fulfilment capability for larger and more complex products such as air-source heat pumps, and will facilitate delivery at scale for both existing and new contract customers and large‑project …
Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice supplier, has called on the Government to take greater action to address the significant employment challenges facing the wholesale sector. Launching its Paper, A Skills Strategy for the Wholesale Sector, Katrina Simpson-Haines, Human Resources Director of Sysco GB, said: “The wholesale sector is facing unprecedented challenges. We play a …
Yarde Farm, the Devon-based ice cream brand exclusive to foodservice, has launched new industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey in a first-to-market move within the foodservice sector. The new mini tubs are certified as industrially compostable, produced by a packaging manufacturer accredited by TÜV Austria under the …
Fresh Direct, a leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, has achieved its pledge to source all contracted British produce from LEAF Marque accredited growers. Achieving LEAF standards ensures that Fresh Direct’s growers are independently verified against a robust whole‑farm sustainability standard, driving continuous improvements in soil health, biodiversity, water and energy management …
Aldi, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, is opening applications for 500 apprenticeship roles, with opportunities available in stores and warehouses across the UK. Apprentices start earning from day one as they work towards industry-recognised qualifications. Store Apprentices begin with a wage of £12.02 per hour, rising to £13.35 – while those working within the M25 …
Beer and soft drinks powerhouse, Carlsberg Britvic, has changed supplier for the manufacture of thirty-seven new trailers for its primary logistics operations, replacing older vehicles. The order placed with Tiger Trailers was split into a trio of fixed double decks with wraparound rear curtains, and thirty-four single deck trailers which are also curtainsided. Sarah Perry, …
Peel Ports Group and E.ON have celebrated a significant milestone at the Port of Liverpool by successfully generating the first power from the new solar panels on the new nearly 260,000 square foot Alexandra Dock warehouse, part of a major sustainability programme at the Port and the creation of the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar array. …
Oakland International, through its development arm Green Clover Developments, has joined forces with Cannington Enterprises to deliver a groundbreaking renewable energy facility that will underpin next-generation vertical farming, mushroom cultivation, and sustainable food manufacturing. Under the agreement, Cannington Enterprises will design, build, and operate a cutting-edge anaerobic digestion (AD) plant that transforms food waste, sourced …
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