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Sustainability

Reed Boardall chooses all-new Carrier Transicold Vector S15 to lower its carbon footprint and total cost of ownership

09 Aug, 2023

Reed Boardall has turned to Carrier Transicold to help reduce the carbon emissions output and fuel consumption of its trailer fleet. The Yorkshire-based temperature-controlled…

Logistics

TLX in Spain debuts fully electric refrigerated last mile deliveries with Thermo King VX-Series Units

19 Jul, 2023

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today that TLX, a Spanish, family-run transport and…

Sustainability

£130 million investment into Europe’s most efficient cold store facility

31 May, 2023

Magnavale are excited that the progress of its Easton development is progressing rapidly. Since breaking ground in September 2022, the company has achieved significant…

Logistics

Thermo King enhances the telematics connectivity for the vehicle-powered units

25 May, 2023

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, today announced its new BlueBox Lite telematics device designed…

Logistics

Northgate acquires FridgeXpress to enter the chilled and freezer rental sector

18 May, 2023

Northgate Vehicle Hire, part of Redde Northgate plc has entered the chilled and freezer van rental sector with the acquisition of FridgeXpress. It has…

03 Aug, 2023
Food and Drink

Aviko levels up with two NEW additions to the ‘Snackables’ range!

19 Jul, 2023
Food and Drink

SPAR grows its own label ambient dessert range

06 Jul, 2023
Logistics

FARRAR’s ULC-190 enables McArdle Skeath -80°C storage in country

07 Jul, 2023
Logistics

Post covid challenges continue in logistics and supply chain for temperature-sensitive goods

Logistics and supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive goods continue to experience challenging conditions post covid. The sector has witnessed escalating prices in air freight...

29 Jun, 2023
Logistics

Recent shortage of blood donors, leads to an urgent need for efficient cold chain transport

The global shortage of blood donations means there is a significant increase in demand for transport and storage of blood and blood products at...

28 Jun, 2023
Food and Drink

Treating occasions can benefit certain premium meat products

While increased cost-of-living concerns have resulted in growth of the value tier, there are still signs that when consumers can treat in-home, potentially replicating...

22 Jun, 2023
Food and Drink

Glebe Farm to package oat drinks at Cambridgeshire farm with new Tetra Pak facility

Glebe Farm Foods, the British producer of award-wining oat drink PureOaty, is making a multi-million pound investment into its second-generation Cambridgeshire farm, to bring...

06 Jun, 2023
Logistics

Oakland International undertakes UK and Ireland distress load market research

With their goal to better understand the distress load market for food security, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has engaged market analysis...

05 Jun, 2023
Awards and Events

Nominations open for Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards 2023

The Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in the world of artisan food & drink, have opened nominations for...

30 May, 2023
Logistics

Tower Cold Chain announces product upgrade for the Airline and Railway sector

The temperature-controlled transportation of perishable food, beverages and ice is now even easier thanks to the latest product expansion from Tower Cold Chain –...

05 Jul, 2023
Refrigeration

B Medical Systems highlights the importance of ultra-low temperature storage for preserving cancer biomarkers

The use of tumor markers in diagnosing, assessing prognosis, and selecting appropriate cancer treatments has revolutionized the field of molecular diagnostics. However, the integrity…

05 Jul, 2023
Refrigeration

Thermo King enables wireless connectivity with wLog, new data logger and temperature monitoring solution

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced wLog, a new wireless connectivity device allowing transporters…

11 Feb, 2022
Ice Floe

Opticooler receives technical approval by Japanese major airlines

09 Feb, 2022
Ice Floe

Envirotainer introduces the RAP for the future – part of the Releye® series

09 Feb, 2022
Ice Floe

AAD Transport adds quiet and sustainable Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT Units

05 Aug, 2021
Ice Floe, Logistics

ASDA selects Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 refrigeration units to improve fleet sustainability

17 Jul, 2021
Ice Floe, Logistics

Business as normal, but always changing

19 May, 2023
Food and Drink

Milkybar strikes gold with first HFSS compliant crème dessert*

Lactalis Nestle Chilled Desserts UK has announced the expansion of its desserts range, with Milkybar Gold White Chocolate Caramel Crème Dessert, from the no.1…

08 May, 2023
Awards and Events

Thermo King recognizes 2022 Dealership Excellence

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, recognized its leading dealers from Europe, Middle East and…

05 May, 2023
Sustainability

LF&E Refrigerated Transport pursues electrification with solar-powered Titan from Marshall Fleet Solutions

LF&E Refrigerated Transport, one of the UK’s leading specialist refrigerated logistics companies, is joining a growing list of transport companies reducing their environmental impact…

05 May, 2023
Food and Drink

Starfrost automated freezing system boosts block freezing capacity by 60% for Newburgh Foods

Newburgh Foods, a UK-based provider of high-quality retail, foodservice and wholesale poultry products, has increased its poultry block freezing production capacity by 60% with…

03 May, 2023
Awards and Events

Thermo King brings sustainable refrigeration solutions for all sizes of vehicles and trailers to the ITT Hub Exhibition

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies will be exhibiting at the ITT Hub in Farnborough,…

29 Apr, 2023
Innovation

Samworth Brothers eyes dramatic fuel savings with Thermo King Advancer A400 units from Marshall Fleet Solutions

Samworth Brothers, a major UK food producer behind iconic brands such as Ginsters pasties and Soreen malt loaf, is taking steps towards reducing the…

29 Apr, 2023
Food and Drink

Président set to tap into Lighter Spreadable Butter market

Lactalis UK and Ireland is set to break into the ’lighter spreadable butter’ market with a new addition to its portfolio. Président Lighter Slightly…

24 Apr, 2023
Food and Drink

Crosta & Mollica launches new fruit-filled Sorbetto shells

Modern Italian food brand, Crosta & Mollica introduces a new addition to its frozen dessert range with the launch of fruit-filled Sorbetto Shells, in…

20 Apr, 2023
Logistics

Vendelbo Spedition’s Trailers with Thermo King Advancer Spectrum Multitemperature Units

Vendelbo Spedition, a Danish transport and freight forwarding company operating across Scandinavia, invested in seven new trailers equipped withAdvancer Spectrum A-500 units, the latest…

20 Apr, 2023
Logistics

From crumbs to connected: UK’s Digital Sandwich launches to upgrade the cold chain

A UK Government-backed consortium of leading food manufacturers, technology specialists and academics have today announced the launch of the Digital Sandwich following a two-year…

12 Apr, 2023
Logistics

FAA certified Opticooler® RKN

The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (FAA) has certified the Opticooler® RKN container for DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a German specialist for active…

09 Apr, 2023
People

Moran Logistics celebrates BRCGS success again!

Moran Logistics has been awarded three ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard for its sites in Heywood, Leeds and Castle Donington…

07 Apr, 2023
Sustainability

Ocado Logistics puts 100% solar powered refrigerated units on the road

In a recent development to its long-standing relationship with Marshall Fleet Solutions, Ocado Logistics has now added the Titan system to its refrigerated trailer…

07 Apr, 2023
People

Morrisons continues partnership with Meat Business Women

Morrisons has re-confirmed its commitment to supporting gender diversity, equality and inclusion in the meat industry by re-signing their partnership with Meat Business Women…

06 Apr, 2023
Logistics

Union Industries helps freeze out energy challenge for Turner Price

Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has helped Hull-based, family-owned delivered food wholesaler, Turner Price, overcome energy cost challenges, through…

30 Mar, 2023
Logistics

Solucious’ delivery operations in Belgium benefit from Thermo King telematics connectivity

Solucious, a Belgian food service business of the Colruyt Group, benefits from the real-time visibility, traceability and proactive management of their delivery operations thanks…

21 Mar, 2023
Food and Drink

Squeaky Bean® shakes up the frozen aisle with NEW range of vegan nuggets, dippers and poppers

Squeaky Bean, famous for its category leading ready to eat vegan meat alternatives, has launched its first ever frozen range with a selection of…

20 Mar, 2023
Sustainability

Eco-conscious drinkers set to enjoy the first wine bottled in recycled plastic from the Danube

A Romanian winemaker is launching an innovative project to introduce the first wine bottles made entirely from recycled plastic recovered from the Danube, to…

07 Mar, 2023
Food and Drink

Cost-of-living crisis encourages consumers to reduce food waste

Navigating food waste is high on the agenda, not just for retailers and wholesalers, but also with shoppers, as Brits admit they generate so…

06 Mar, 2023
Food and Drink

UK’s leading plant-based cheeze launches snacking net

One of the UK’s leading plant-based cheezes is gearing up for spring and the arrival of the picnic season with the launch of its…

03 Mar, 2023
People

Oakland International volunteers help Feed The Need

Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has joined forces with Feed the Need Coalville to help organise the delivery of food boxes to…

28 Feb, 2023
Sustainability

Carrier Transicold advances cold chain electrification with new Syberia eCool Model supporting all-electric trucks

Carrier Transicold has begun initial production of a new all-electric Syberia eCool temperature-controlled unit, continuing the electrification of the company’s eCool series and further…

07 Feb, 2023
Health & Safety

VisionTrack launches groundbreaking AI-powered video analysis to help save lives and reinforce road safety commitment

VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, is transforming commercial fleet safety with the launch of a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis…

23 Jan, 2023
Food and Drink

Another grate year for Bridge Cheese

A Shropshire business supplying cheese and dairy products to food manufacturers and the food service sector has had another great year, as the doubling of…