Lowe Rental, a global market leader in the rental of commercial refrigeration, has appointed respected industry leader James Bailey as its new Technical Director of Refrigeration-as-a-Service (RaaS). A Chartered Engineer with over 25 years of sector expertise, and founder of specialist consultancies Wave and Omega, Bailey brings a wealth of experience in the assessment and …
NewCold has successfully completed its first brownfield transformation project, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth and evolution. The Lisbon Retrofit demonstrates that the expertise, standards, and project discipline developed through years of delivering world class greenfield facilities can also be successfully applied to existing warehouse environments. The project established a blueprint for …
Brakes has reopened applications for its Get Set Supply! programme, inviting small and emerging suppliers to apply for the next cohort of the initiative designed to help SMEs enter the foodservice market and scale sustainably. The programme offers successful applicants a structured 12‑month support package including mentoring, commercial guidance, sales colleague interaction, sampling opportunities and …
Carrier Transicold has delivered five Vector HE 19 Low CO2 Emissions Multi-Temperature (MT) trailer refrigeration units to Tesco, supporting the retailer’s transition to lower emissions refrigerated transport and cold chain logistics operations. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Mounted on 13.6-metre Gray & …
Leading temperature-controlled logistics provider Romac Logistics has strengthened its fleet with the introduction of 100 state-of-the-art moving double-deck refrigerated trailers from Tiger Trailers, alongside 200 new Renault Trucks T480 tractor units supplied by local dealer, Diamond Trucks, continuing its long-standing relationship with the two manufacturers. The investment supports Romac Logistics’ continued expansion across the UK and follows the opening …
As healthcare catering teams continue to balance nutritional requirements with growing operational pressures, specialists in healthcare dining, Simply Food Solutions, has expanded its offering with the launch of its new ‘Small & Mighty’ meals. Unlike traditional 380g portions, ‘Small & Mighty’ provides concentrated nutrition in a more manageable format that’s straightforward for healthcare caterers to …
Teletrac Navman, a leading global provider of intelligent fleet and asset management solutions, today announced that it has named current Chief Financial and Operating Officer Ricardo Buranello as Teletrac Navman’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Buranello succeeds Alain Samaha, who will continue in the CEO role through September 30, 2026, to ensure …
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has welcomed a major new National Audit Office (NAO) report into the resilience of the UK food supply chain, published on 4 September 2026, which provides independent evidence supporting many of the concerns and recommendations CCF has been raising with Government. The report examines the risks facing the UK food supply, Defra’s understanding and management of those …
Oakland Speciality Supply Chain has appointed Jamie Smith as Operational Excellence Manager, strengthening its leadership team with an experienced supply chain professional whose expertise spans food manufacturing and direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations. Bringing a blend of operational, manufacturing and fulfilment experience, Jamie joins Oakland at a time of significant investment in infrastructure and technology, supporting the …
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, will place its industry-leading AGM technology center stage at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 through a focused program of expert talks, technical insights and product showcases. Bringing its When Leaders Trust campaign to life, Exide invites visitors to explore …
Carrier Transicold will showcase new solutions designed to help refrigerated transport fleets accelerate electrification, reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Highlights at the stand include the recently launched [R]eCool …
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) must work more closely with households, communities and industry to ensure the food supply chain can withstand increasingly likely and severe shocks including extreme weather events, cyber-attacks and disease outbreaks, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report. The government has designated food as one …
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