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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…

Refrigeration

Brakes trials new zero-emission trucks with Frigoblock electric refrigeration

13 Feb, 2023

Frigoblock, one of the leading manufacturers of transport refrigeration units in Europe and brand of Thermo King®, announced today that Brakes, the UK’s leading…

Health & Safety

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

07 Feb, 2023

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…

03 Jan, 2023
Events

08 May, 2023
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
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...

28 Apr, 2023
Refrigeration

Marshall Fleet Solutions supply Thermo King Advancer Refrigeration Systems to Brakes

As part of its long-term decarbonisation strategy, Britain’s leading foodservice provider Brakes has introduced 30 new Gray & Adams (G&A) double deck trailers into…

13 Feb, 2023
Refrigeration

Brakes trials new zero-emission trucks with Frigoblock electric refrigeration

Frigoblock, one of the leading manufacturers of transport refrigeration units in Europe and brand of Thermo King®, announced today that Brakes, the UK’s leading…

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

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…

20 Jan, 2023
Food and Drink

Q Catering kicks off 2023 with a bang, demonstrating success through its continued dedication and investment to growth

Q Catering, the Sittingbourne-based wholesale distributor kicks off the new year with a raft of exciting business developments, highlighting its continued investment in its…

14 Dec, 2022
Logistics

Central Foods named in top 100 Northamptonshire businesses again

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has retained its position as one of the top 100 performing businesses in Northamptonshire. The company was first included…

12 Dec, 2022
Sustainability

Martin Brower adopts Carrier Transicold Vector eCool units to reduce emissions for greater London deliveries

Martin Brower has become the latest company to introduce Carrier Transicold’s Vector® eCool units into its operation, specifying 24 of the world’s first fully…

30 Nov, 2022
Food and Drink

Brakes frozen soups set to warm up winter

Brakes, the UK’s leading wholesaler, has launched a new range of frozen soups under its Sysco Classic brand, offering individual portions of flavoursome soups….

25 Nov, 2022
Warehousing

Ultra-rapid Eiger Door installation keeps food service depot operational and help cut energy costs

Union Industries’ engineers acted almost as fast as its rapid roll industrial doors to ensure one of its Eiger freezer doors was fitted in…

22 Nov, 2022
Logistics

Frozen food perfectly placed to help off-set cost of living crisis says BFFF president

As the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) approaches its 75th anniversary its president and chair, Ian Stone says the industry is perfectly placed to…

09 Nov, 2022
Logistics

Thermo King advancer AxlePower takes bronze in “Trailer Innovation” 2023 awards

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), and BPW, a leader in running gears…

17 Oct, 2022
Food and Drink

BFFF action raises prawn quota

Following pressure from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the government has raised the autonomous tariff quota on the import of cold-water prawns, meaning…

14 Sep, 2022
People

Star Apprentice makes RAC and IOR Student of the Year Shortlist

Star Refrigeration celebrates prestigious award nomination of industrial refrigeration apprentice Kelvin Clamp Refrigeration engineering apprentice based at Star Refrigeration’s Derby branch, Kelvin Clamp, has…