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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…

Food and Drink

Another grate year for Bridge Cheese

23 Jan, 2023

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…

Logistics

Thermo King AxlePower Systems started operations with TIP Group in the Netherlands

19 Jan, 2023

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), announced today that three new refrigerated trailers…

Sustainability

Clive Cowern Transport unlocks improved sustainability with digitally connected Carrier Transicold Vector Trailer Units

12 Jan, 2023

Shropshire-based Clive Cowern Transport has improved fleet sustainability with 10 new temperature-controlled trailers, featuring nine flagship Carrier Transicold Vector ® HE 19 multi-temperature (MT)…

03 Jan, 2023
Events

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...

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…

18 Jan, 2023
Refrigeration

Marshall Fleet Solutions to supply Thermo King Advancer A400 refrigeration systems to EWT Dartford Ltd

Leading commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions is to supply temperature-controlled transport operator EWT Dartford Ltd with nine Thermo King Advancer A400 Systems for…

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

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…

05 Sep, 2022
People

B demands urgent action from new PM

The British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF) has called for new prime minister Liz Truss to act immediately to address the cost of production crisis…

25 Aug, 2022
Innovation

Carrier Transicold technology and Vector eCool Units help Booths move towards diesel-free future

Premium UK supermarket chain Booths has made a significant commitment to lowering emissions across its temperature-controlled fleet with a range of new Carrier Transicold…

22 Aug, 2022
Logistics

Latest building acquisition is the icing on the cake for Leeds bakery wholesaler

A leading wholesaler and distributor of catering and bakery supplies is expanding after acquiring a fourth building at Seafox Court, in Sherburn in Elmet…

16 Aug, 2022
Food and Drink

BFFF reveals food waste theme for first Frozen Food Week

Helping shoppers reduce food waste will be the theme of the first Frozen Food Week organised by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), which…

16 Aug, 2022
Events

Thermo King to introduce leading edge innovation for truck, trailer and bus at IAA Transportation 2022

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, will unveil leading edge innovation that advances clean, quiet…

12 Aug, 2022
Events

Frozen Food Conference plans finally off ice

The British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF) Frozen Food Business Conference makes a welcome return on Tuesday 20 September at Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon. Following…

09 Aug, 2022
People

Promotion to Senior Shift Manager for Andy Parker at Oakland International

Oakland International has promoted Andy Parker to Senior Shift Manager to support growing business demand at their Bardon distribution centre in Leicestershire. Oakland Distribution…

09 Aug, 2022
Sustainability

Carrier Transicold’s ECO-DRIVE Technology provides Castell Howell hybrid flexibility and increased sustainability

With the delivery of new tractor units specified with Carrier Transicold’s ECO-DRIVE™ technology, Carmarthenshire-based food wholesaler Castell Howell can now drive its Carrier Transicold…

08 Aug, 2022
Sustainability

Electra appoints Solomon to partner on UK’s first zero-emission refrigerated fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)

Solomon Commercials has partnered with Electra Commercial Vehicles to deliver the first of its kind 19-tonne hydrogen-powered truck to go into operation. The Electra…

08 Aug, 2022
Warehousing

Chilled store installation completed in days by Rack Collapse Prevention

A specialist safety installation to secure racking frames in a chilled store in Dublin, Ireland, was completed in just four-days by expert supplier Rack…

03 Aug, 2022
Logistics

Langridge Organic Products grows its Isuzu distribution fleet, naturally

Langridge Organic Products has been progressively expanding its distribution fleet based primarily on the Isuzu 7.5 tonne truck range now for over eight years,…

27 Jul, 2022
People

Frozen food distributor Central Foods appoints new commercial manager

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has promoted Oliver Sampson to commercial manager. Oli joined Central Foods in 2013, originally working in sales and business…

27 Jul, 2022
Events

Astrata to showcase trailer solutions at IAA Transportation 2022

Astrata, a leading provider of enterprise management software and advanced location-based IT services (telematics), will showcase its latest trailer solutions at this year’s IAA…

25 Jul, 2022
Logistics

Oakland International makes B Corp submission

Total supply chain solutions specialist, Oakland International, has demonstrated its commitment as a business to benefit people, communities, and the planet, by taking the…

22 Jul, 2022
Warehousing

Ardboe Coldstore Ltd choose Thermaster Rapid Roll Freezer Doors from SAFE-door Industries Ltd

When Ardboe Coldstore Ltd set out to upgrade their traditional solid panel sliding cold store entrance doors as part of a wider energy-saving investment…

21 Jul, 2022
Events

Oakland International confirmed as finalist in prestigious growing business awards

Multi-channel, multi-temperature supply chain solutions provider Oakland International is amongst this year’s finalists in the Growing Business Awards 2022 in the Family-Owned Business of…

13 Jul, 2022
Logistics

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines sign Master Rental Agreement

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a new Master Rental Agreement (MRA) for the usage of the temperature-controlled Opticooler as part…

12 Jul, 2022
People

Steve Clarke, Managing Director at Q Catering, reveals ambitious plans for future growth of company

Steve Clarke, Managing Director at Q Catering, begins a vast communications overhaul to ambitiously achieve an annual turnover of £20 million by 2030, and…

04 Jul, 2022
Innovation

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies accelerates electrification innovation in Europe with new research & development center

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, launched a new research and development (R&D) center adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing…

29 Jun, 2022
Events

Tower Cold Chain highly commended in Onboard Hospitality Awards

Thermal protection specialist Tower Cold Chain has been highly commended in this year’s Onboard Hospitality Awards for its Airline Insulated Box (AIB), which maintains…

20 Jun, 2022
Warehousing

Carrier Transicold strengthens customer support through investments in UK service training academy and new spare parts warehouse

Carrier Transicold is furthering its commitment to sustainability, quality services, and aftermarket support by advancing its UK service partner network with significant investment in…

20 Jun, 2022
Events

Pontefract-based the Ice Co. Win at the British Frozen Food Federation People awards

Europe’s leading ice manufacturer supplier, The Ice Co., is celebrating after its Supply Chain & Logistics Teams won gold at this year’s British Frozen…