PTF appoints new chairman
Rob Smith, UK market director at Danish Crown Pork, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Provision Trade Federation (PTF). He succeeds Phil Langslow in the role.
Cold Chain Federation calls for new approach to tackle labour shortage
The president of the Cold Chain Federation has stressed that action must be taken to secure cold chain skills for the future and attract more young people into the industry.
PML sets up satellite freight forwarding site in Kent
Perishable Movements Ltd (PML) has invested around £3.5 million in the purchase of a satellite site in Lympne, Kent, to provide customers with an alternative route in and out of Heathrow.
New guide to managing food safety in the cold chain released
The Cold Chain Federation has published Ensuring Food Safety in the Cold Chain, a complete handbook on managing food safety specifically for temperature-controlled storage and distribution.
Convenience food back on menu as lockdown eases
The latest figures from Kantar show that take-home grocery figures fell by 0.4% during the 12 weeks to 16th May 2021, although sales remain stronger than they were before the pandemic.
Premium dessert brand Gü is acquired by Exponent
Premium dessert brand Gü has been acquired from Noble Foods by Exponent Private Equity LLP, for an undisclosed sum.
