Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation is launching a new Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme today: it supports developing skills and experiences, crucial to the industry’s leaders. The new programme starts with two awards in 2024. Emerging leaders working in temperature-controlled logistics will be selected every year to benefit from a range of new skills …
London, UK: The NFU, British Retail Consortium, UK Hospitality and Food and Drink Federation have joined forces to express frustration at the lack of coverage during the campaigns so far as to how the next government will approach the issue of “food security”. In a letter to the party leaders, the organisations say this omission …
Welwyn Garden City, UK: High demand for fresh produce helped increase Tesco’s food sales in the last quarter. Tesco reported a 5.1% jump in food sales in the 13 weeks to 25 May. The retailer said that “fresh volumes were particularly strong, supported by investment in the fresh proposition”. Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy said: …
Craigavon, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland: McCulla Ireland is working with Irish potato packer and processor Wilson’s Country to cut the company’s CO2 emissions. Under the new haulage agreement Wilson’s has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 4.5 tonnes of CO2 per week since the beginning of 2024, according to Farming Life. McCulla Ireland is using …
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA: University of Michigan researchers have found nearly half of global food waste could be prevented with better refrigeration, saving food and cutting climate impact. About a third of the food produced globally each year goes to waste, while around 800m people suffer from hunger, according to the United Nations’ (UN) Food …
Bradford, UK: Industrial action by Morrisons’ warehouse staff in Cheshire and Yorkshire has been called off after workers accepted a new deal following a dispute over pensions, pay and working conditions. The staff walked out last month and further walk-outs were planned for June. According to the union, workers took strike action over proposed changes …
Newport, Wales: Costain has been chosen by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to lead a study into how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network. The research, funded by Ofgem, will explore the potential of using the UK’s natural gas network – which provides energy to homes, businesses, and large …
Redditch, UK: Oakland International co-founder and group chief executive Dean Attwell expresses his strong opinions and frustrations on sustainability in a new podcast.Attwell shares his insights on how to hit sustainability goals while achieving food and beverage business growth, and how he has generated energy savings of £4.4m.“If you support your people, you’re supporting the …
London, UK: The Road Haulage Association is inviting hauliers that operate in London to fill in a survey to assess if they are ready for the introduction of the Driver Vision Standard (DVS) in October this year. The RHA is also sharing an “explainer” to help firms operating HGVs in London understand new safety equipment …
Oslo, Norway: Slate Asset Management has acquired the World Seafood Center – a new build seafood refrigeration and distribution site – from Oslo Airport City, for around €117m. The seafood industry is the second largest and growing export industry in Norway. The World Seafood Center is a 55,000sq metre site located in the rapidly developing …
London, UK: Logistics UK’s policy director Kevin Green has analysed the main political parties’ manifestos to discover what the implications are for the logistics industry. Liberal Democrats: “The Liberal Democrats rightly recognise in their manifesto the importance of growing the economy, including by partnering with business, enabling the transition to electric vehicles, delivering rail freight …
London, UK: Logistics UK predicts that the sector could boost UK GDP by up to £7.9bn per year by 2030, given “appropriate investment, policy changes and the right partnerships with government”. Logistics UK’s says it is “cautiously optimistic” for 2024 and beyond, according to its latest annual Logistics Report. One of the key indicators is …
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