On 9 July 2026, the Cold Chain Federation brought its members together at the Celtic Manor Resort in Monmouthshire for its annual Summer Party. This member-only event is designed to be friendly, inclusive and enjoyable for all members of the cold chain community. Why events like this matter There is a version of running a …
Chapman Freeborn Group has supported a specialist live animal charter operation moving 121 Mongolian horses between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi, delivered through close collaboration between Chapman Freeborn’s Asia Pacific team and Intradco Global, its specialist live animal transport brand. The operation involved three back-to-back B757F charter flights within a 38-hour window, moving 51 horses outbound, 20 …
Multi-temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International is reporting increased demand for its Distress Load Management (DLM) service as manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers and insurers seek to protect product value, reduce waste and maintain compliance amid growing supply chain disruption. Supporting customers across issues including load contamination, theft and compliance concerns, Oakland’s DLM team provides rapid, …
David Bushnell, Director of Consultancy and Strategy at Fleet Operations “The government’s decision to introduce specific eVED arrangements for fleets is a welcome acknowledgement that a system designed around individual motorists would not work for businesses operating vehicles at scale. “Allowing fleets to provide central mileage estimates, make aggregate payments and settle liabilities before defleeting …
Meals & More has announced its largest ever funding round, committing £540,000 to support children and families during the school holidays — a lifeline at a time when more households are struggling to cope with rising costs. Founded in 2015 by the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, Brakes, with support from a growing network of corporate …
AR Racking has updated the verification of its Organizational Carbon Footprint for the 2025 calendar year, reinforcing its commitment to rigorous, transparent environmental management and continuous improvement. The audit, carried out by DNV in April 2026, was conducted in accordance with UNE EN ISO 14064-1:2019. The verified report covers the company’s direct emissions, indirect emissions …
As the industry adapts to rising consumer expectations and ongoing operational pressures, Bidfood has revealed how foodservice operators can easily embrace innovation across menus, products and operations to meet changing consumer demands. With 58% of consumers placing importance on innovation in food and venues[1], and 54% saying they explore new or unique cuisines and dishes[2], …
UK and Ireland specialist in multi temperature logistics and supply chain solutions Oakland International Speciality Supply Chain Services division has extended its Direct to Consumer (D2C) and Direct to Store packing fulfilment operations with a Pick By Light automated technology provided through their partnership with hardware and software partners Element Logic. The result is enhanced …
Recent European research commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) has highlighted the significant potential of vehicle-integrated solar technology. And with over 15,000 solar panels fitted across vans, trucks and refrigerated trailers throughout the UK and Europe, Genie Insights has welcomed the research findings. The findings reinforce a principle that …
Magnavale, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled storage and value-added food services specialists, has today announced a formal tri-partner alliance with the UK’s largest food redistribution charity Felix – formerly FareShare and The Felix Project, and Freshlinc, the specialist temperature-controlled logistics provider. Together, the three organisations will combine their respective expertise in cold storage, charitable …
Sysco GB has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to formally support campaigns to reduce VAT for hospitality businesses from 20% to 10%, #VATsTheProblem, and to reject the proposed visitor levy in England, backed by UKHospitality (UKH). In the open letter, Sysco outlines the significant cost pressures facing hospitality operators, including rising labour costs, …
Refrigeration underpins critical industries including food production, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, data centres and leisure facilities. As extreme temperatures become more frequent, refrigeration resilience is becoming just as important as efficiency. This CPD article explores the engineering principles that help refrigeration systems continue delivering reliable cooling under high ambient conditions and provides practical guidance for engineers, plant …
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