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Latest News9th March 2026

Northgate Mobility* launched to consolidate Corporate and Insurance vehicle hire and claims services for customers

From January, Northgate Mobility has been created to provide a more joined-up, efficient proposition to support customers across the full vehicle mobility lifecycle. Northgate Mobility will comprise Northgate Vehicle Hire UK and Ireland, insurance replacement vehicle provider Auxillis, traffic management and refrigerated hire specialists Blakedale and FridgeXpress, ChargedEV and Principia Law. This consolidates their capabilities …

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Latest News9th March 2026

Innovation in renewable & sustainable cooling

Reef-UKC Webinar, Episode 10: Advances in Solar-Powered Cooling Tuesday, March 31st from 11 am to 12 pm  The REnewable Energy access for Future UK Net-Zero Cooling (Reef-UKC) Research Network invites you to an engaging webinar series exploring sustainable and renewable-powered cooling solutions. Each session brings together different leading academics and industry professionals to delve into cutting-edge …

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Latest News5th March 2026

Bidfood continues backing operators with “Your Favourites” cashback campaign

Following the success of its Price Freeze promotion in December, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, is giving customers another way to save with its new Your Favourites cashback offer, running throughout March and April 2026. In an industry currently facing rising food and energy costs, tight margins, and ongoing supply chain pressures, …

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Latest News5th March 2026

World Shipping Council responds to EU Ports and Maritime Industrial Strategies

The World Shipping Council today welcomed the European Commission’s focus on strengthening port security and advancing maritime decarbonisation in its EU Ports Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy.  On security, WSC supports the strong emphasis on tackling organised crime and protecting Europe’s trade gateways, backing stronger public-private partnerships and two-way information sharing between authorities, shipping lines …

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Trane Technologies Strengthens Leadership in UK Refrigerated Transport with Acquisition of Thermo King Northern

Global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) and its industry leading Thermo King brand, a leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, has completed the acquisition of Thermo King Northern, a longstanding Thermo King and Frigoblock dealer serving the northern UK market. The transaction closed early February and was marked with a celebration welcome for …

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Latest News3rd March 2026

F-gas compliance crackdown leads to 66 fines

Italy’s ministry of environment and energy security has reported a number of recent fines and seizures for alleged violations of the F-gas regulations. This latest crackdown by the carabinieri’s national inspection and control unit (NIPAAF) has included 66 administrative fines, 25 seizures of refrigerant gas, and ten individuals reported to the authorities for alleged crimes …

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Latest News3rd March 2026

IOR names two new fellows

Andrew Channon of Plymouth-based ChanniCool Training Services, and Richard Lawton of Cambridge Refrigeration Technology have been recognised as fellows of the Institute of Refrigeration. Recognised for their leadership and contribution to the RACHP industry, their achievements cover areas including promoting skills, technical development and international outreach. As owner of ChanniCool Training, Andrew Channon has worked …

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Latest News3rd March 2026

Co-op confirms appointment of new Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director

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 …

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Latest News3rd March 2026

Panasonic Raised the Bar at EuroShop with Its Most Extensive Retail Refrigeration Portfolio

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 …

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Michael Lowe op-ed: how a UK manufacturer scaled into Europe, South America and Australia

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 …

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Latest News2nd March 2026

Prepared Mane: The UK Grown Whole Food Alternative Set to Shake Up Meat Free

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 …

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Latest News26th February 2026

Fleet Managers Roadshow returns with a new look

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 …

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