A dangerous disconnect is opening up across the UK’s industrial and manufacturing sectors: facility leaders are satisfying statutory Building Control regulations, yet still finding themselves exposed to severe insurance penalties, failed customer audits and catastrophic operational downtime. The warning comes as specialist composite panelling and passive fire protection contractor Stancold launches a campaign aimed at …
Martin Jones of Narrow Aisle explains how articulated forklift trucks can maximise space utilisation and boost performance for warehouse operators challenged by a growing demand for cold storage. As the UK experiences a long summer of heatwaves, it is worth considering the importance of the cold storage sector. Despite having the largest cold storage capacity …
RW Coldstore are delighted to welcome Ellie Hutchinson to the team as the Business Development Manager. As RW Coldstore Construction continues to grow, Ellie will be taking a leading role in representing the business, building new relationships and strengthening the connections we already have across the industry. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge, …
Sysco GB has launched One Planet One Table, a new proposition designed to help foodservice operators make menu decisions supported by third-party sustainability certifications. Developed in partnership with Quantis, a global sustainability consulting firm, the initiative brings together products that carry robust, product‑specific third‑party certifications, helping customers cut through a crowded accreditation landscape and make …
NewCold, a global leader in advanced food logistics, today officially opened its latest warehouse expansion in Truganina, Victoria, strengthening its position as one of Australia’s largest and most advanced cold chain logistics hubs. The AUD 200 million expansion adds 80,000 pallet positions to NewCold’s existing Melbourne operations, increasing the capacity of the facility to 180,000 …
Right to Work Checks are changing, and employers need to be ready before 1 October 2026. The Home Office has confirmed changes to Right to Work Checks that will extend requirements beyond traditional employees. From 1 October 2026, the scope will include workers, individual subcontractors, agency workers and online matching services, bringing gig-economy roles, such …
A new tech solution that brings together logistics providers, retailers and manufacturers is hoping to save food redistribution charity, Felix, millions of pounds in transportation costs, and transform how the sectors work together. Today marks the launch of the first stage of the new platform. The initiative sees Sainsbury’s come together with GXO, Greencore, Tesco, …
Brakes, the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched its Christmas 2026 range, a comprehensive festive collection designed to help foodservice businesses create profitable, memorable and stress-free Christmas experiences. The Christmas range is based on Brakes’ customer research, which identify that businesses wanted practical solutions that help them maximise margins, manage labour pressures, cater for diverse …
Bidfood has marked the third anniversary of its Open Doors Programme, celebrating 33 innovative food and drink suppliers it has introduced into the wholesale market. With SMEs accounting for 98.8% of businesses in food and drink manufacturing[1], Open Doors has played a pivotal role in raising brand awareness, growing from a meaningful platform into a …
International Cargo Logistics (ICL) is continuing its growth trajectory and strengthening its UK presence following the launch of a new branch in Felixstowe. The East Suffolk opening represents the fifth UK office for the award-winning global freight solutions provider, with the business also running a further two overseas operations in The Netherlands and Vietnam. …
The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge is delighted to announce Transaid as its charity partner for 2027, marking the seventh consecutive year of this valued partnership. As a global organisation working with a diverse range of individuals across sub-Saharan Africa, Transaid understands the importance of diversity and fully supports the promotion of inclusivity in the workforce. Transaid transforms lives through safe, …
Tewkesbury is home for us, but you’ll often find our teams out and about across the UK. As part of our continued focus on developing our nationwide presence, we’re spending more time face to face with clients in the areas they operate. Most recently, that has taken members of our team north to Scotland for …
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