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STANCOLD LAUNCH INNOVATIVE NEW WEBSITE | Stancold, specialists in temperature controlled hygienic and fire rated areas since 1946, have recently launched an innovative new website www.stancold.co.uk truly standing out from the dull, dry and old fashioned websites one normally encounters in the UK construction industry. Showing pride of their longstanding history in the panel industry spanning over 65 years, Stancold’s new website represents everything the company stands for: their continuous dedication to customers, appreciation of their staff and suppliers, their expertise in providing the highest quality service and their ability to keep pace with evolving customer expectations.

THE MAGNAVALE GROUP TRANSFERS TRANSPORT SERVICES TO DFDS LOGISTICS | The Magnavale Group, parent company of coldstore operator Rick Bestwick Ltd, has entered into a long‑term distribution partnership with DFDS Logistics Ltd, Europe’s largest logistics provider. Under the partnership, transport services provided by Rick Bestwick Ltd (based in Chesterfield and Scunthorpe), as well as its transport operations and driver employees, was transferred to DFDS Logistics from Monday 5 October 2015. PHILIP DENNIS FOODSERVICE SAVES £38,000 IN FIRST QUARTER THANKS TO FLEETMATICS REVEAL | To help meet the challenges of improving efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in the highly competitive wholesale food market, Philip Dennis Foodservice turned to Fleetmatics and installed the Fleetmatics REVEAL mobile workforce solution on its 96-strong fleet. By simply reducing idling and harsh driving, the company has seen a dramatic reduction in fuel usage, saving an estimated £38,000 in the first quarter. Philip Dennis is a long-established family-owned food wholesaler with depots in Devon, Oxfordshire and the West Midlands. It serves a broad customer base ranging from cafes and hotels to schools and factories, offering a complete range of frozen, chilled and warm foods together with fresh meat and fish. Providing high quality yet affordable produce and offering outstanding customer service are not the only core values at Philip Dennis. The company is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has even installed a wind turbine and solar panels to produce on-site electricity. 2

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YEARSLEY LOGISTICS 60th Anniversary 60 years ago Harry and Isabella Yearsley started a fresh fruit & veg business in Rochdale with their three sons, Peter, Roger and John Yearsley joining them as they left school. 60 years to the day since the company was formed, family, friends, long serving staff members and dignitaries from Rochdale Council including the Mayor and Mayoress, Surinder and Cecile Biant celebrated with a birthday luncheon and presentation at their head office in Heywood. Harry Yearsley (3rd generation), Managing Director, said, ‘I want to thank all customers and staff for their support over the past 60 years! The highs and lows of the last six decades have seen Yearsley Group establish itself as the leader in UK frozen logistics and the largest independently owned frozen food wholesaler. With 12 depots, 300+vehicles, over 1500 product lines and 1200 employees, plus our on-going strategic growth plan, it remains our privilege to serve the UK frozen food market for the foreseeable future.’ Mayor Surinder Biant commented, “Yearsley Group and their employees are to be commended on their fundraising efforts and support for their chosen charities. Rochdale is proud to be part of their expansion and growth and will continue to support them in the future.“ All 1200 staff received a commemorative newspaper remembering some of the more interesting events from the past 60 years and a Yearsley Group cupcake. For more information, please call 01706 694680 or visit www.yearsleygroup.co.uk

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Adelie Foods takes a bite of the Irish Food to Go market Leading chilled Food to Go manufacturer Adelie Foods, is delighted to announce that it has acquired Irish food manufacturer and distributor, The Bite Group Ltd. The deal will further strengthen Adelie’s existing manufacturing and distribution operation and importantly, provide the company with access to the growing Irish Food to Go market. Commenting on the deal, Adelie Foods’ Chairman, Per Harkjaer explains; “I am delighted that we have been able to acquire Irish Food to Go manufacturer and distributor, The Bite Group. This will further strengthen our intention to be the leading Foodto-Go supplier in the U.K. & Irish market. I am extremely excited by the opportunities that the deal will provide both us and our customers for future growth.” The Bite Group, formed seventeen years ago, supplies a wide range of quality brand and private label chilled ready to eat foods, and third party products, to the retail, food service, coffee shop and travel sectors. Adelie Foods’ Director of International Business, Mark Keating, who will oversee the integration of the business into the Adelie family explains; “The deal is a great opportunity for both businesses and will allow us to extend our existing customer offer and enable them to share with us the exciting opportunities that lay ahead. I am looking forward to working with its founder, Michael Keogh over the coming months.” The Bite Group invested in a new 20,000 sq ft state of the art production facility in Enniskillen, NI during 2007 and has distribution centres in Enniskillen, Belfast, Dublin and Cork. For more information, please visit www.adeliefoods.co.uk

UK manufacturing takes centre stage at Foodex 2016 Foodex 2016 is the UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging, ingredients and logistics industries. The show running from 18 – 20 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham, provides a one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals. It will bring the industry together to highlight the latest innovations as well as giving delegates the opportunity to network with like-minded business professionals and hear from industry leaders. Eight key sectors will be covered at the show: bakery, beverage, dairy, fresh, ingredients, logistics, meat and seafood.

Foodex 2016 will also play host to an extensive seminar programme at this year’s show that will discuss the latest industry trends and hottest issues affecting processing, packaging and manufacturing professionals. Past speakers at the show have included Lord Rooker, former Chairman of the Food Standards Agency, The Fabulous Baker Brothers and representatives from Campden BRI. Foodex 2016 is once again co-located with a number of other key trade shows comprising Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and the National Convenience Show. www.foodex.co.uk

Run over three days, the show will shine a light on the top trends currently impacting the food manufacturing industry. Visitors can discover the latest innovations in frozen and chilled food packaging to meeting increasing consumer demands as well as discovering how to minimise food waste, improve frozen food processing techniques and transform productivity. Returning for the 2016 show, exhibitors including Multivac UK, ULMA Packaging and Reiser UK will join a raft of new exhibitors highlighting their product innovations. First time exhibitor Efaflex will also showcase its latest high-speed closing doors for thermoregulated zones in manufacturing and retail environments. For example, cold storage rooms.

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Frozen Food Shines As Consumers Continue To Seek Convenience By Brian Young, Chief Executive - British Frozen Food Federation The next two months are critical for BFFF members in delivering and achieving sales in this peak selling season. It is also a busy time for the BFFF team with our fabulous Luncheon being held at the Hilton, our AGM and the time of the year when the Board reflects on how effective we have been as a Board, Chairman and Chief Executive. It is also a significant time for the team at BFFF in terms of our key players. I am really sorry to say goodbye to Su Dakin who has been an incredibly valuable asset to us and our members since her time with us and she has moved our technical service on by leaps and bounds. The recruitment process is now underway but I am pleased to advise that we have interim cover on a part-time basis from Martin Forsyth previously of Bidvest Foodservice. Martin has committed to support us from just before Su leaves, for his induction, and then for 3 months. He has served on the BFFF Technical Expert Group for many years and has worked at a senior level both in Retail and Wholesale and is ideal interim cover. At the same time, I am delighted to welcome Paul Murray into the fold as Head of Commercial. He has vast industry knowledge, particularly from the catering and foodservice side which will be invaluable to us as we drive the Federation forward. Don’t Miss The Business Conference Designed Just For You! The BFFF Business Conference and Exhibition will be taking place on Tuesday 1st March 2016 at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth. Around 250 delegates will be attending comprising producers, wholesalers, end users and retailers. Anyone who is anyone will be at this fabulous event. Patrick Dixon is our morning keynote speaker and will set the scene by looking at 'How Innovation and Technology will Help Shape our Future'. Ali Hannaford of Paramount 21, Andrew Selley of Bidvest Foodservice, Ian Stone of apetito and 4

Sarah Bradbury of Tesco will then provide case studies for their own businesses. In the afternoon speakers will look at 'The Brave New World' post the general election with James Walton from the IGD and Adam Leyland of the Grocer both confirmed. We are also awaiting confirmation from Defra that a Minister will be available to speak. Our afternoon inspirational speaker is Debra Searle who successfully rowed across the Atlantic - single-handed - after her husband fell ill and was winched from the boat mid-race. We provide a number of delegate packages in addition to attendance at the conference itself including: pre-conference dinner; conference dinner and exhibiting. The conference is a superb opportunity to network and discuss issues of the day whilst exhibitors have a wonderful opportunity to promote their products and services. For anyone associated with the frozen food industry, this is the business conference to attend. Why not book your place now by contacting hazelcranidge@bfff.co.uk. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact katemiller@bfff. co.uk. Frozen Food Shines As Consumers Continue To Seek Convenience As consumer demand for convenience continues, the latest frozen food retail market statistics from Kantar Worldpanel show another period of steady growth. The figures, which look at the 52 weeks ending 13 September 2015, show that the value of the retail frozen food market has continued to grow by 0.4% year on year (yoy) to nearly £5.8bn.

growth in the frozen ready meal category which improved by 2.3% in value and 2.1% in volume yoy respectively. This growth highlights the continued consumer demand for nutritional, great value convenience foods. The figures show that frozen food continues to be a popular choice for consumers, as it provides a quick and convenient alternative for busy lifestyles. The phenomenal success of Slimming World’s healthy frozen ready meals, in partnership with Iceland, illustrates this perfectly. The success of the recently launched frozen food range, has seen a record-breaking number of meals, including Beef and Three-Bean Chilli Con Carne, Sweet Potato Curry and Chicken and Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta, purchased by both Slimming World members and shoppers who simply want to eat more healthily. We also believe that consumers are becoming more in favour of frozen food due to factors such as independent research into the nutritional value and cost of frozen food, premium NPD from the industry and third party endorsement from high profile chefs. It is imperative that frozen food manufacturers and brands continue to push innovation within all categories. Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy with frozen food and are falling back in love with their freezers, and so manufacturers must ensure they react to consumer needs if the frozen food retail market is to continue to grow. I look forward to seeing many of you at the BFFF Annual Luncheon or Industry Forum between now and Christmas and I would like to wish everyone every success in the run up to the festive period and hopefully we will all enjoy a wonderful Christmas and a very prosperous New Year.

One of the stand-out performers was the frozen pizza category which has grown in value by 4.3% and in volume by 5.1% yoy. Sales in the frozen savoury food category – which includes frozen bread – has also risen in value by 1.7%. The Kantar Worldpanel data also shows frozen & chilled foods

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Food Town NEWS VINCE MCDONAGH reviews the latest food industry happenings in the Humber area NOMAD NETS FINDUS EUROPE AS YOUNG’S PREPARES FOR LIFE ALONE

with over 4,300 employees and production facilities in at least 15 countries.

THE Findus Group has finally completed the £500-million sale of its Findus brand rights and associated continental European businesses to Nomad Foods, the US group which has already captured The Igloo Group, owners of Birds Eye in the UK & Ireland.

Meanwhile, Nomad Foods which acquired Birds Eye owner Iglo Foods for almost £2-billion, has publicly declared an appetite for more frozen and chilled food deals. Nomad was set up over a year ago as a cash vehicle by tycoons Martin E Franklin and Noam Gottesman.

The deal now leaves Grimsby-based Young’s Seafood as the main business within the group which will continue to be supported by its existing group investors, the company said. These include Highbridge Principal Strategies, Lion Capital LLP and Sankaty Advisors, through the governance mechanism of a new holding company entitled Young’s Seafood International Holdings Ltd. James Hill, Chief Executive of Young’s Seafood International Holdings (formerly, Findus Group) said: “Today’s sale transaction involving Findus marks a significant, positive milestone for the European food industry and its principal stakeholders.

Nomad has recently been linked with quite a few names including Quorn, the British meatfree food maker, as part of its growth plan. High Liner Foods, the Canadian frozen seafood company has also been flagged up, but the company has so far declined to comment on this speculation.

“Young’s Seafood Limited is already the UK’s leading fish processor, with unparalleled expertise and track record in bringing great seafood to market, be that frozen or chilled, Young’s or retailer branded.” He added: “With the Findus transaction now behind us, we shall redouble our drive for improvement in Young’s, focussing on our customers, our market share and our processing efficiency.” Pete Ward, Chief Executive of Young’s Seafood, said in a statement: “Our mission is to inspire consumers to eat more seafood in their diet with our innovative range of high quality, good value, great tasting, responsibly-sourced products. “We are embarking on a journey of Virtual Integration with our best suppliers, working as partners, driving improvements for mutual and sustainable benefits. We are focussed on building up our sales, driving down our costs, adapting to changes in the market and futureproofing Young’s. “We are optimistic for this new phase and, with the support of our investors, we will continue to deliver for our customers and our consumers.” The deal means that in less than a year Nomad has gone from a standing start to a business

Stéfan Descheemaeker, Nomad Foods' Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Overall, results were in line with our expectations at the acquisition, taking into account the difficult retail environment in Iglo Group's core geographies. In response to market conditions, we have selectively increased promotion levels to remain relevant to value-seeking consumers whilst maintaining profitability and cash generation through rigorous control of the cost base. We have also continued to rejuvenate our portfolio via the launch of the Breakfast Platform in Italy and the Wholegrain Platform across all major markets. As we look to the future, we believe Nomad is well positioned to take advantage of numerous growth opportunities across Western Europe and globally, not only within the frozen food category, but also within the broader packaged food space." Noam Gottesman, Nomad Foods' Co-Chairman and Founder, commented: "Stéfan and his team have created a strong platform to lead the consolidation in the fragmented global food sector. "The Iglo acquisition is performing as expected and we are excited about other potential acquisitions opportunities that meet our criteria of being market leaders in niche markets and having a long history of strong free cash flow generation. He added: "The momentum we have achieved thus far in 2015 have us well positioned to achieve meaningful long-term growth both organically as well as through prudent and complementary M&A opportunities." Stefan Descheemaeker, Nomad’s chief executive, said the results were in line with expectations, given the difficult retail environment across the group’s core

geographies. The food boss said that Nomad had increased promotions on some of its products to appeal to value-seeking customers, while introducing new items, such as wholegrain chicken nuggets, across its markets. "As we look to the future, we believe Nomad is well positioned to take advantage of numerous growth opportunities across Western Europe and globally, not only within the frozen food category, but also within the broader packaged food space." said Mr Descheemaeker. NORTH SEA COD ON WAY BACK THANKS TO SEAFOOD PARTNERSHIP A globally unique partnership between fishermen's organisations, processors and retailers announced at the World Seafood Congress in Grimsby that there is sufficient widespread confidence in the recovery of North Sea cod stocks that the fishery will be assessed for certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) global standard for sustainability. If successful it would mean North Sea cod would be able to hit supermarket shelves with a MSC certified sustainable ecolabel for the first time. This historic assessment, which is expected to be commissioned in early 2016, is being pioneered and funded by a globally unique client group partnership consisting of fishermen's organisations, processors and retailers. Icelandic Seachill are leading an application to the Seafish Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) fund to support the assessment, and this has successfully passed the first stage. Members currently providing a financial contribution and support in kind include Icelandic Seachill, the Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG), Marks & Spencer, WM Morrison, and Sainsbury’s, whilst the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) and Young’s Seafood are supporting the assessment in kind. North Sea cod is consumed primarily in the UK and European market where consumers are increasingly aware of the role they play in choosing sustainably sourced seafood. Its historical decline has been well documented by media and it has become a focal point of campaigns by NGO’s. If successful, MSC certified sustainable North Sea cod will have a dramatic effect on consumer confidence and buying habits, enabling new generations to enjoy this wonderful fish safe in the knowledge

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Food Town NEWS that it’s sustainable. Nigel Edwards, Technical and CSR Director at Grimsby-based Icelandic Seachill comments: “Icelandic Seachill is incredibly proud to be part of this unique partnership to secure the sustainability credentials of this iconic fishery. The status of North Sea cod is a barometer used frequently by the media to represent the sustainability of fish in general. This certification, if successful, will underline the incredible recovery of cod following the successful MSC certification of the Icelandic cod (for which Icelandic Seachill was the client) and Barents Sea cod that supply our nation’s huge appetite for this delicious fish. It’s great to see all levels of the supply chain working together with a common goal of sustainable fisheries and we hope to emulate this partnership to secure the recovery and certification of fisheries. Peter Ward, CEO of Young’s Seafood said; ‘This news is the result of many years of hard work by many people, it is a symbolic achievement for the UK seafood sector and speaks volumes for a collective passion and commitment to improving sustainability in our own waters. Meanwhile, Pete Ward has called on the industry to continue to champion best practice across sustainability, manufacturing, innovation and quality. Speaking at the World Seafood Congress in Grimsby in September he outlined both the heritage and the strategic opportunities currently open to the sector. Mr Ward said: “This sector is important not just to our communities but also to the future of the world’s population. Protein demand will grow, as the global population increases and that responsibly sourced fish can play a key role in helping to ensure fewer people go hungry. For our sector to adapt to the changes taking place on a global scale, our industry needs to take a long term view and champion best practice and responsible sourcing.” SAUCY FISH MOVES INTO BELGIUM THE Saucy Fish Co. is expanding into Belgium

with four products being stocked exclusively in 808 Delhaize stores nationwide. The Belgium range will include Saucy’s new Cod Loin with Beurre Blanc Sauce, exclusive to the Belgium market, in addition to Salmon Fillet with Thai Cuisine Sauce in both 160g and 280g portion sizes, along with the brand’s popular Sea Bass with Beurre Blanc Sauce. The Saucy Fish Co. Belgium will debut in a national Delhaize roadshow, along with a print ad in the supermarket’s consumer magazine. The brand have also launched a new Facebook page with content in both Flemish and French, and they intend to launch a dual-language Belgian website next year. This news follows a series of international expansion announcements as the Grimsby based brand, part of the Icelandic international seafood company, moved into the US and Australia last year. Since launching in 2010, The Saucy Fish Co. has gone from strength-to-strength, aiming to provide shoppers with the inspiration and ease to cook fish confidently at home. In just five years, the innovative young brand has transformed the way millions of people think about fish. Paul Macis, International and Business Development Manager at The Saucy Fish Co. UK comments: “We’re very pleased to be partnering with Delhaize to introduce The Saucy Fish Co. brand to Belgium. International growth is a core part of Saucy's strategy so we're delighted to have this major listing secured within a leading European retailer.”

over the coming months.” YOUNG'S GASTRO RANGE A MAJOR BOOSTER FOR YOUNG'S YOUNG'S Seafood is continuing to make great strides in fish dish innovation. The Grimsby-based company has expanded its Gastro range of fish dishes which has already become one of the fastest growing food lines in the country. The Gastro brand, which has grown by 50 per cent in the last 12 months alone, is now worth £30-million annually from a standing start back in 2012. Young’s has introduced four new dishes which the company says provides a solution for every occasion. Each dish has been specially created by the Young’s chef, inspired by exciting culinary trends and global flavours: They are: Gastro Lemon and Herb Tempura Wholetail Scampi; Two new Gastro natural fish variants and a Gastro fish pie. Fish lovers are already enjoying the new dishes which hit the supermarket a couple of weeks ago. Yvonne Adam, Marketing Director at Young’s said the company had drawn from global culinary trends and gastro pub favourites. “Our Young’s Gastro brand aims to grow the category by encouraging people to eat more fish, by making fish more tasty and ultra-easy to prepare,” she added.

Kathleen Van Maele, Marketing and Product Manager at Icelandic Gaudus comments: “Following the success of the brand’s other international launches; we’re very excited to be introducing The Saucy Fish Co. to a new market in Belgium. Having developed a range of products tailored to Belgian tastes, we’re confident the products will be well received and look forward to seeing the brand take off

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Artisan Pitas comes to the UK: Nina Bakery launches frozen pita range Nina Bakery, a leading producer of artisan pita bread, has launched its new range of ‘no tear’, stone oven pitas in the UK. A specialist in pita, with 80 years’ experience baking, Nina Bakery is known throughout Europe for producing clean label breads that do not tear easily and this new range is no exception. The bakery’s show centerpiece is a cocktail size pita, which has been designed specifically for appetizers, tapas and cocktail hors d'œuvres. At just 6cm, the micro pita demonstrates that when baked well even the smallest of pitas will remain intact. A characteristic moist and fluffy texture - the signature of great pita - the new range is fully baked frozen. Nina Bakery Artisan Pitas are available in a selection of sizes – the 6 cm, 18 gram ‘cocktail’, to the 18cm, 200 gram XL - and come in a variety of shapes. Like all Nina Bakery products, the new range of pitas are made using only traditional, artisan methods for a higher quality bake, the result is a superior pita of restaurant quality. Slow food process and stone oven baked, the pitas, are produced using only the purest ingredients with no preservatives and additives. Baked with minimum quantities of yeast and no added sugar or fat, Nina’s pitas are clean label which means no preservatives and improvers (E numbers) are used. A marked return to slow food values “Today there are many quickly produced products which just don’t taste the same because they are mass produced and as cheaply as possible,” said Nina Bakery’s CEO, Pierre Nehmeh. “That’s why we have returned to traditional methods - the resultant taste is just so much better.”

“Because of the bake quality and because they do not tear easily, Nina’s pita breads are perfect for sandwich fillings.” he explained. “Our products, which are of restaurant quality, are perfectly suited to the catering industry and retail food outlets." Nina Bakery is a family-run business which has been operating for 80 years, and distributes from the Netherlands to customers across Europe. www.ninabakery.eu

A MIGHTY MEATY SHARING PLATTER Adding a new dimension to Sharing Platters is Snowbird foods. The company offers a selection of award-winning mini sausages and burgers, meatbites, poppers and meatballs, so caterers can offer a Mighty Meaty Platter that will generate serious repeat business. Poppers are exciting meatballs with attitude – the difference is that they have a selection of built-in flavours. Beef is teamed with ginger, turkey with cranberry (or a spicy and fruity alternative), lamb with apricot and pork with BBQ flavouring. There is also a chicken variant. 8

Mini burgers are always popular and there are award-wining sausages like 12g. pork cocktails. There is a range of sausage coins which includes pork and beef, beef, Cumberland, Lincolnshire free range and Halal. The big three meatballs are beef, lamb and pork (in smallish sizes for sharing!) and even smaller are 4g. pork meatbites and a memorably flavoursome Merguez Beef option. For variety (and a vegetarian option) there are stuffing balls flavoured with lemon and thyme, chestnut

and thyme and the long-lasting favourite, sage and onion. “Many of these products are musthave buffet items which have proved enduringly popular so it is a natural extension of their use to present them as a sharing platter,” said Snowbird commercial and marketing director, Roy Anderson. All the products are delivered fully cooked and frozen and can quickly be heated in a microwave or an oven – or just fully defrosted for cold service.

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Iceland to launch a supermarket first with Frozen Soup Because it’s Frozen You Can Enjoy Homemade Style Soups Without The Hassle October marked the launch of Iceland’s exciting and pioneering first to market a mouth-watering frozen soup range. Two specially created ranges of frozen soups will be released; the inviting ‘Soups of The World’ and comforting ‘Everyday Soups’. This is the latest innovation from Iceland who are committed to delivering quality and convenience to its customers. Iceland always takes pride in its food quality and these special soup ranges are no different. The frozen food specialist maximises the quality of ingredients by harnessing its expertise and the #PowerOfFrozen. Once the individual ingredients are frozen all the flavours are locked in at the peak of freshness to provide an amazing authentic taste. By freezing the soups it allows Iceland to keep the product delicious without adding any chemical additives. Each soup serves two for just £1.50 and the perfect dish to have stocked in the freezer making it perfect for a quick supper or a working lunch. So curl up on those dark chilly evenings when you need that wholesome, warm, comforting dinner. These no fuss, quick and easy soups are a great way to pack in vegetables with the added bonus of enjoying a home-made style soup without the peeling and chopping. Timeless favourite Tomato and Basil, plus the deliciously fiery Tom Kha Soup are joined by eight others in the exciting new ranges. The Tom Kha Soup is heavily influenced by its Thai origins bringing together succulent chicken breast, oriental vegetables, coconut milk, infused with fragrant lime leaves and lemon grass. The ingredients for the Tomato and Basil soup are sourced directly from the Turin vegetable market – just a stone’s throw from where it’s

produced. So unlike other supermarket soups, this range is brimming with taste with no artificial additives or preservatives in sight. These will go from freezer to bowl in less than 12 minutes. Long gone are the days of time consuming, messy soup making, these are the perfect grab and go meal. Nigel Broadhurst, Iceland Joint Managing Director says, “This product is a supermarket first in home-made style frozen soups. We cook it in the exact same way as you would at home but on a larger scale. No starches are used, and because it’s frozen the ingredients retain their natural flavours and ensure we provide our customers with the most flavoursome, freshest soup possible. It’s the new essential to have in your freezer for that quick go-to, filling meal. We can’t wait to hear what our customers think. All I can say is it will quickly become your go-to meal this winter.”

Extended range offers the perfect ingredient for success

An expanded range of herbs and spices is now available from frozen fruit and vegetable specialists Ardo UK. The new additions include basil, dill, red chilli, ginger, mint, parsley, rosemary, tarragon and froz en & ch ille d food s

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freezer for another occasion to avoid waste.

The enhanced range of herb garden products is open all year round, available in convenient, small bags and promises easier recipe preparation for food manufacturers and commercial kitchens alike. The range is also available to supermarkets under own-label branding.

Charing-based Ardo UK Ltd is part of international Belgian Ardo Group, Europe's largest supplier of frozen fruit and vegetables. It supplies frozen fruit and vegetables to the UK's leading supermarket chains and to the catering trade. The increased range follows last year's merger with Dujardin's Rosemary and Thyme, who are based in Suffolk and are the only supplier of UK-grown frozen herbs. Rosemary and Thyme also supply food ingredients to the UK industrial market.

Stuart Hiscott, Ardo's Marketing Manager, said: "Our 'Fine Herbes' range provides an easy way to add flavour to meals without the disadvantage of waste or time spent chopping. They also have all of the other advantages associated with frozen food such as higher nutritional content and easier portion control, so you can pop the unused herbs back in the

To find out more about the extended herb selection call Deborah Barnes on 07921 897892 or Joanne Williams on 07973 691884, or see www.ardouk.com for the full range.

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GLORIOUS! launch trio of new limited edition global soup flavours Adventurous food brand bolster limited edition range with Moroccan, Mexican and Cuban inspired soups GLORIOUS! Foods has strengthened its range of fresh soup pots with the launch of three new limited edition global flavours. “Moroccan Spiced Chicken,” “Mexican Tomato & Fire Roasted Pepper” and “Cuban Creamed Corn“ (Waitrose Exclusive) have arrived on all major supermarket aisles.

growth period through expanding our product offering for consumers and developing our brand and presence in key retailers. Our growth in the market allows us to present consumers with unique flavours inspired by countries including Italy, Thailand, India, USA, Singapore and West Africa.” The new 600g flavours are available to purchase from most major supermarkets RRP: £2.35. www.gloriousfoods.co.uk

Chunk's Pies and Pasties strike gold Devon-based pasty and pie makers, Chunk, are celebrating after maintaining their crown as the UK's tastiest pasty and pie suppliers by scooping a further four national foodie accolades, with four golds from Great Taste, bringing their awards total to 60. Two of the new flavours, “Mexican Tomato & Fire Roasted Pepper” and “Cuban Creamed Corn,” also sit within the brand’s popular SkinnyLicious healthy range, each just 150 calories per portion or less and under 2% fat. Building on the GLORIOUS! ‘Adventure Through Food’ ethos, these new additions to the limited edition range aim to reinvigorate the fresh soup market with bold and exciting flavours inspired by authentic ingredients and flavours from around the world. Katie Herron, Brand Manager at GLORIOUS! Foods, said: “We’re delighted to introduce these brand new flavours into the fresh soup market. Lunchtime options can become lacklustre and boring, but with GLORIOUS! Foods we aim to create an adventurous food experience by transporting the consumer to the beautiful and exciting places the flavours originate from.“

The company, which employs 30 people and is based in Ottery St Mary, is well and truly rivaling its Cornish counterparts. The supremo pasty and pie maker wowed the judges at this year's Great Taste 2015 event with its Steak, Chicken and Chorizo and Lamb Moroc pasties and its Chicken and Ham Squealer Pork Pie. Suzi says: "In May we secured nine awards at Taste of the West, as well as four in the 'best steak pie' awards from the UK's Beef and Lamb industry standards, EBLEX. We are absolutely thrilled with the results of Great Taste and are particularly pleased with our highest achieving pie, the Chicken & Ham Pork Pie Squealer that received two stars." Great Taste is acknowledged as the benchmark for speciality food and drink.

“People travel to the edges of the world to try authentic local delicacies and traditional cuisines and our new Mexican, Cuban and Moroccan flavours truly bring this taste home within a delicious soup.”

Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, it involves 400 foodie experts and the annual event has been described as the 'Oscars' of the food world and the 'epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize'.

The winding alleyways lined with endless delicacies and busy souks of ancient medina cities inspire the new GLORIOUS! “Moroccan Spiced Chicken” flavour. It includes chickpeas, tomato, couscous and Ras El Hanout (a medley of fragrant spices used in traditional Moroccan tagines), with dash of apricot to provide the sweetness that is familiar with Moroccan cuisine.

Chunk's steak pasty now has a whopping 13 awards, making it the most coveted product in the range. Chunk has won more awards across its range of pies, pork pies and pasties than any other operation in the country, including gold at the British Pie Awards in 2014.

The “Mexican Tomato & Fire Roasted Pepper” limited edition soup also sits within the GLORIOUS! SkinnyLicious range as it boasts only 93 calories per serving. Crushed tomato and fire-roasted peppers have been combined with nachos and a dash of fresh lime for an authentic Mexican adventure. Exclusively available in Waitrose, the GLORIOUS! SkinnyLicious “Cuban Creamed Corn” flavour is a twist on a Cuban classic. Corn, single cream, Bushbuck sweet potato and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper fuse to produce this lightly spiced creamed corn soup. Furthermore, based on unprecedented consumer demand, the current limited edition “Mumbai Chickpea and Lentil” soup will join the GLORIOUS! core range, available year-round following its huge popularity. Katie Herron, added: “GLORIOUS! is currently experiencing an exciting 10

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Holland’s GUINNESS® range drives frozen category growth Launched in September 2014, the new Steak and GUINNESS® frozen pie and pudding range – a delicious addition to the original stout infused variety in chilled – has been a roaring success with consumers and has led the company to a 3.1% increase in market share and an overall + 20.1% YOY value growth in the individual frozen pie category. Thanks to the quality and demand of Holland’s Steak and GUINNESS®, the brand has become No 1 brand in category. The mouth-watering range features two-pack steak puddings and pastry topped steak pies, both ready to eat in minutes from frozen. Widely stocked across the major multiples nationwide, Holland’s incomparable product offering has received huge compliments from its consumer market with emails of praise and congratulations for their ‘outstanding quality’ and ‘mouthwatering taste.’ Bill Smith-Coats Sales & Marketing Director for Holland’s, said: “The GUINNESS® range has achieved strong national distribution and sales since launch and we are delighted our new products are driving category growth. We are proud to have aligned our 164 years of traditional baking and cooking techniques with the number one stout in the world and produced an absolute winner.”

The Steak & GUINNESS® Pudding features slow cooked prime steak, in rich gravy infused with GUINNESS® stout and steamed in Holland’s unique pastry case. Holland’s wealth of knowledge and years of tradition have been used throughout the creation and cooking process to ensure the final taste is pure perfection, with the distinctive taste of GUINNESS® stout. The Steak & GUINNESS® Pastry Topped Pie offers slow cooked tender prime steak in rich GUINNESS® stout gravy, with carrots, parsnips, leeks and mushrooms - topped with a flaky pastry lid. Available in frozen two-packs, these Steak & GUINNESS® creations are a first-class treat. Frozen within hours of creation for sealed in freshness and locked in flavour, the range is the perfect way to enhance any busy modern lifestyle (both the pie and pudding can be microwaved in just 5 minutes from frozen). Available nationwide from all good retailers, priced at £2.50 RRP. Produced in Lancashire, Holland’s is one of the UK’s best-loved pie makers; producing a range of delicious pies, puddings and pastries.

Just 8 months after launch the Holland’s Steak & GUINNESS® Pudding is already the 6th fastest-selling line in frozen individual pies in the UK, accounting for over 3% of total individual pie sales. The Steak & Pastry GUINNESS® Topped Pie is among the top-20 fastest selling individual pies in the UK.

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Opposites attract for York ice cream maker Award winning Vale of York ice cream maker Yorvale has capitalised on the trend for salt and sweet with the launch of a Sea Salted Caramel Dairy Ice Cream. Made from milk from the farm's family herd of cows, combined with double cream from Paynes Dairies at Boroughbridge, British sugar, sea salted caramel chunks and a hand blended salted caramel ripple, the ice cream is available in 500ml tubs through selected farm shops and independent retailers throughout Yorkshire. Yorvale also produces a frozen yogurt, Yoryog, that is also available from farm shops and independent retailers throughout Yorkshire.

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Iceland’s premium desserts now in store - including the ultimate sweet cheats Once again, Iceland has harnessed the #PowerofFrozen to bring customers an amazing range of sweet treats that will make those moments of indulgence count for something really special. Available in store now, the new dessert lines combine impressive results with total convenience. Each recipe is unique to Iceland and many of them focus on using as small a number of ingredients as possible. Joint Managing Director, Nigel Broadhurst, explains, “The best puddings use a few very fine ingredients and combine them with skill. The heroes of this Autumn’s new desserts from Iceland include dishes that really showcase this method at work such as Rice Pudding, Crème Brulee and Soufflé. Even those who are confident in the kitchen can find these hard but Iceland helps everyone get outstanding results straight from their freezer. They are the ultimate dessert cheats!” Ideal for dinner parties, warming winter meals or rounding off a Sunday feast, the full range of new desserts is as follows: • French Crème Brulee (£2.49/2 pack), presented in lovely ramekins to keep and a sugar sprinkle to add that necessary crunchy lid, these are made in France to a traditional recipe • Chocolate Soufflé (£1.99/2 pack) and Lemon Soufflé (£1.99/2 pack) these French inspired soufflés mean you can serve up impressive and delicious desserts that are bound to impress and are guaranteed to rise every time – straight from the freezer in just 15 minutes! • Jersey Cream Rice Pudding (£1.49/600g), made using silky, rich Jersey cream and Madagascan Vanilla • Seville Orange Marmalade Bread & Butter Pudding (£2.29/500g), made with Seville Orange Marmalade and Madagascan Vanilla 12

• Belgian Melt In The Middle Puddings (£2.49/4 pack), Belgian chocolate sponge pudding with Belgian chocolate centre – perfect for anyone who wants total luxury in minutes and ideal with a scoop of vanilla ice cream • Millionaires Caramel Apple Crumble (£2.29/600g), combining three favourite desserts in one and ready from frozen in only 25 minutes. Can also be eaten cold and yummy with custard! • Cheesecakes (£2.99 each), Luxury Baked New York Cheesecake (475g) Lemon & Marscapone Cheesecake (490g) and Belgian Milk Chocolate Cheesecake (494g) all offer a smooth mouth-feel and sharp, creamy flavour • Dulce De Leche Banoffee Pie (£2.99 each/525g), a classic oozing with delicious and authentic Dulce de Leche caramel sauce then topped with whipping cream decorated with caramel flavour curls and milk chocolate powder • Roulades (£3.99 each), in Raspberry (504g) and Toffee and Pecan (524g), these failsafe puddings are perfect to stow away in the freezer ready for unexpected guests and teatime treats • 12 Portion Sliced Fruit Gateau (£5.99/12 slices), this amazing dessert combines different fruits to serve up slices to suit all tastes. Each generous slice combines two layers of light sponge with a creamy filling and a selection of four different fruit toppings including peaches, raspberries, fruit cocktail and red berries. It makes a superb centrepiece. Iceland’s new desserts are available in store and at www.iceland. co.uk now alongside lots of mouth-watering seasonal products.

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Temperature Controlled Logistics Specialists, ESKIMO EXPRESS Temperature Controlled Logistics Specialists, ESKIMO EXPRESS along with Connections Courier Services, have been serving the Food Industry for approaching 30 years. Since 1986, when Connections Courier Services were formed, enquiries from food companies increased to the point that a separate company was set up to concentrate on this area of urgent Temperature Controlled Logistics. With a modern fleet of 26+ (including 3 brand new) vehicles, including vans with split compartments, dual temp recording and ATP certification for unrestricted international deliveries - ESKIMO EXPRESS will despatch the required vehicle immediately on request. They will then collect with onward immediate delivery as soon as possible. All deliveries are satellite tracked for vehicle position and load area temperature and this information can be viewed by the customer with password access. As well as providing an immediate Temperature Controlled Logistics solution for urgent deliveries under the ESKIMO EXPRESS banner, ESKIMO PACKAGING supplies “Flexible even when frozen” refrigerant packaging material (including THERMAFREEZE). For over 10 years, ESKIMO EXPRESS has used THERMAFREEZE for their urgent international sample deliveries. THERMAFREEZE is sold in sheets or rolls and can be cut to the required sizes. Tests have shown that when used with suitable outer packaging (polyboxes), product can remain chilled for up to 72 hours and frozen for up to 48 hours. As well as the polyboxes, ESKIMO PACKAGING can also supply Temperature Date loggers and Branding Tapes to ensure your delivery is secure.

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With more than 20 years serving the British food industry, Reed Boardall is continuing to lead the way in cold storage and www.reedboardall.com transport, providing a swift and responsive service to the UK’s leading retailers and food manufacturers, including its highly reliable ‘order today, deliver tomorrow’ promise. “As one of the stalwarts of Britain’s frozen food logistics sector, we have always prided ourselves on raising standards within the industry in order to better meet our customers’ needs,” explains Howard Gill, managing director for Reed Boardall’s transport division. “Some years ago, we established our ‘day 1 for day 2’ delivery, meaning that our customers, large and small, can be confident that their products are where they need them, when they need them. There’s no doubt that our ability to live up to our promise and consistently deliver a cost-effective, true 7 day delivery to all delivery points service has been instrumental in our continued success. “Another key trend we are seeing is customers expanding to use both our frozen and our chilled services. Going forward, we think it is likely that all of the major retailers will look to a combined temperature controlled distribution provider to give greater certainty of supply and simplify the logistics process.” Based in North Yorkshire, Reed Boardall is one of the leading temperature controlled food distribution businesses in the UK, storing and delivering frozen food from manufacturers across Britain, Europe and further afield to all of the UK’s best-known supermarkets. Operating 24/7, the company’s 180-strong fleet of vehicles moves an average of 12,000 pallets a day, and stores around £100m worth of products on behalf of its customers. Operating from a single 55 acre site in Boroughbridge, which is the largest of its kind in Europe, the company employs over 750 staff. Keith Boardall, chief executive of Reed Boardall, comments: “Our long experience in this niche sector means that we understand only too well that supply chain security is critical. Our customers have the peace of mind of knowing that they can rely on the resilience and expertise of a well-established cold storage and distribution partner whatever situation arises. From having our own electricity generating capability and a sophisticated IT infrastructure with state-ofthe-art virtual servers running on distributed hardware, we have invested in ensuring that we are as self-sufficient as possible in order to minimise risk to our customers.” As well as the mammoth storage space available with four high tech cold stores, Reed Boardall 14

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appreciates the vital role of stock rotation and has made this central to its operation. It uses the latest technology to ensure that its sophisticated stock monitoring rotation and picking systems are the best in the industry. The group’s real time stock information allows for ‘just in time’ order satisfaction – day 1 for day 2 order profile, 7 days a week. The group’s efficient cold storage operation is complemented by one of the most modern fleets of cold and frozen distribution vehicles, providing a fully integrated service. With vehicles in every corner of the UK, 7 days a week, Reed Boardall can deliver to meet the needs of both manufacturers and end users. Over 40% of its work is source destination and the fleet is monitored and supported by the traffic office 24/7. The fleet includes 78 double-deck trailers, the largest fleet of its kind in the UK, and can carry up to 44 pallets - substantially reducing the number of food miles.

transport business enables us to provide a seamless service for food manufacturers and retailers. We have established a highly efficient operation, ensuring optimal usage of our 142,000 pallet cold storage facility, and we are adept at meeting orders by combining different products from various suppliers, enabling us to provide a cost-effective service to customers, whatever their size.

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2015 marks Yearsley Logistics 60th anniversary. As the largest frozen food logistics service provider in the UK, the key to success and longevity is a tailor made and operated solution for every client, combined with investment to ensure the services required are available for the long-term.

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In 1955 the Yearsley family had a vision for food storage and distribution. They set out on a path that would ultimately set the standards in frozen food logistics and forever influence the way companies manage their products. 60 years on and Yearsley Logistics has achieved quite a lot. Now into their seventh decade and still owned by the same family, they are the largest frozen food network in the UK with one of the most recognisable brands on the road. With 12 locations, 3 superhubs and a fleet of over 300 temperature controlled vehicles servicing customers right around the country. THE ROAD AHEAD “It’s about going the extra mile in our service and reducing the miles in our service delivery.” The supply chain market is evolving. Things need to be faster, smarter, leaner, cheaper and better for the environment. Yearsley Logistics are meeting these changes head on by staying ahead of the curve and innovating where it really matters. Also by being a responsible and sustainable business that puts people first, the roadmap for the future is exciting and ambitious. It will see the company reach new heights in three key areas. CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE Yearsley Logistics are continuing to develop a service-centric culture to give our customers exactly what they need. From drivers to the MD, everyone knows how important it is. Yearsley Logistics are continuing to grow their understanding of the businesses they work with enabling them to co-create solutions, provide deeper insights and strategic guidance, pre-empting changes and avoiding service disruption and making sure they always operate with customers’ customers in mind. INNOVATION Yearsley Logistics are investing in infrastructure, automation and a large core fleet, to ensure needs are met for just in time delivery, for full loads to reduce inventory and labour costs, and to respond easily to volatile spikes in demand. They are reducing their environmental impact across the board. Yearsley Logistics have some of the most energy efficient cold stores in the country with led lighting and photovoltaic solar panels. AGILITY Yearsley Logistics are committed to a 24/7 operational capability and a full complement of services seven days a week. They have installed technology to speed up the customer ordering process and improve productivity thus increasing their ability to respond to shorter lead times with their 3 strategically located superhubs. Together they service the whole of the UK with a consolidation service for manufacturers into retailers and the food serve sector.

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FRONT COVER FEATURE | YEARSLEY GROUP COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS “We’ve come a long way since our humble beginnings.” Yearsley Logistics infrastructure of over 300 vehicles, 12 cold stores and 3 superhubs means there’s no part of the UK they cannot service. Providing consolidation for all major retailers, delivering to over 4,500 different foodservice locations, storing hundreds of thousands of pallets and delivering in excess of 12,000 pallets per day. Yearsley Logistics are industry recognised with BRC and ISO 14001 accreditations as well as playing an active role in the BFFF, FSDF and the RHA. GLOBAL LOGISTICS Global logistics is an area of the business that’s growing fast. Yearsley Global Logistics take full control of the logistics of their customers’ imported products from overseas suppliers, whether that’s portside collections, international road haulage, air or rail. Highlights include: • • • • •

Reefer shipping specialists Managing all consignment formalities Cost management Visibility Quality control

AMBIENT SOLUTIONS Ambient solutions is the third element of their Logistics business, supporting existing and new customers who can store their non-frozen raw materials and packaging with us. A £15m investment is currently underway at Yearsley Logistics Newark depot that includes a new ambient storage building totalling 19,200sq m. Everything we do is supported by our vast infrastructure and leading edge systems and also benefits from our customer centric culture.

Snapshot of Yearsley Logistics capacity and capability: ABILITY TO DELIVER ON TIME AND COST EFFECTIVELY • • • • •

12 locations totalling 365,000 pallet sites throughout the UK Reducing food miles and empty running Over 300 vehicles to suit all needs, we’re not reliant on third parties Combination of local collection/delivery Fully integrated ‘best in class’ warehouse management system.

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INDUSTRY LEADING CUSTOMER SERVICE – MAKING CLIENTS LIFE EASY • Focus on building a long term working partnership • Exceptional service levels, irrespective of client size • Centralised customer service with dedicated point of contact • Flexibility to cope with peaks in clients business • Full KPI data provided.

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Integrating the supply chain Eelco Schnabel, Commercial Director at Partner Logistics, looks at the challenges in store for the temperature controlled logistics market and the benefits of supply chain integration…

Therefore they need a more comprehensive plan to seamlessly link their supply chain operation, and this is where integrated logistics plays a crucial role.

With modern frozen food manufacturers and producers becoming increasingly market-driven, supply chain management in the temperature-controlled logistics market has evolved from a necessity to a strategic priority for enhancing a competitive advantage.

Through working with a logistics provider that offers multiple services such as warehousing, transport and value-added services under one roof, manufacturers can add significant value to their supply chain.

With rising export volumes, increased production and the changing retail market heralded as the biggest challenges that lie ahead for the industry, it’s the responsibility of third party logistics providers to ensure that they can provide the services which will help their customers to grow and thrive in a highly competitive and pressurised market.

FLEXIBILITY With growing demand for frozen food products in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, flexibility is growing in importance for manufacturers with a desire to enter new markets. Flexibility is one of the biggest benefits of having an integrated end-to-end supply chain. With strong relationships between suppliers, operations teams have the ability to respond far more quickly to changes such as increased production and a rise in consumer demand.

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In turn, agility increases resilience in unexpected circumstances. As seen during the horsemeat scandal in 2013, supply chains are vulnerable and contaminated products must be located and removed as quickly as possible. This is far easier if there are only one or two providers involved in the chain who work closely with one another on a day-to-day basis.

COST SAVINGS Cost savings are an important driver in any integrated logistics provider’s strategy. By working closely with customers and building a solid partnership, progressive logistics providers can proactively identify weak spots in the supply chain and provide solutions to streamline the process and ultimately save money. Many third party providers have also adapted to incorporate a number of value-added logistics services into their portfolio such as re-packaging, cross docking and inverting pallets which can all be part of creating a tailored plan that adds real value and helps their customers to meet supply chain objectives whilst saving on costs. EFFICIENCY With mounting pressure to meet tighter deadlines, integrated logistics providers support manufacturers in streamlining their operations whilst not impacting on performance. At Partner Logistics, they have developed ‘Customer 360’, a series of regular operational, strategic and tactical meetings with their customers to monitor performance and understand their changing business needs. As part of this they develop projects where a number of their customers can work together to optimise complete supply chain flow, yielding far more synergy than they do individually. www.partnerlogistics.eu

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am still absolutely amazed, humbled and delighted that my peers in the industry should give me the honour of the TCS&D 2015 lifetime achievement award. As I said at the time, I have very much enjoyed my career in this fascinating industry, trying to be of service to customers and it’s very flattering to be recognised in this way. However, I am not finished quite yet and also hope to put something back by encouraging young men and women to develop their careers in this exciting sector. I would like to also congratulate all the other award winners, particularly FSDF member companies whose achievements and excellence were recognised in the awards they gained. Moving swiftly on, those of you who qualify for ESOS will be aware that a deadline is fast approaching, so please read on to ensure that you comply with your obligations. The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations (ESOS) A reminder that you really need to check whether or not you are in the scope of ESOS. If you are and have not already taken steps to comply then there is no time to lose! By 5th December 2015 you need to submit your ESOS notification of compliance to the Environment Agency, having carried out an ESOS assessment. What is ESOS? ESOS was established by the UK Government to implement Article 8(4-6) of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU) and is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for organisations that meet the qualifying criteria. The UK administrator is the Environment Agency and organisations that qualify for ESOS must carry out assessments every four years. Who Qualifies? Only “large undertakings” qualify, defined as follows: • A UK company that on 31 December 2014 either: • Employs 250 or more people

• Has an annual turnover in excess of 50 million euros (£38,937,777) and an annual balance sheet total in excess of 43 million euros (£33,486,489) • Is an overseas company with a UK registered establishment that has 250 or more UK employees (paying income tax in the UK) • Corporate groups qualify if at least one UK group member meets the above definition. Compliance with ESOS If you qualify for ESOS and your organisation is fully covered by the Energy Management Standard ISO 50001, you don’t need to carry out another ESOS assessment, you just need to notify the Environment Agency that you are compliant with ESOS. If you qualify for ESOS but your organisation is not fully covered by ISO 50001 you need to carry out an ESOS assessment which will help you work out what your organisation needs to do to comply with the ESOS regulations. The assessment takes into account energy directly covered by Display Energy Certificates (DEC’s), Green Deal Assessments (GDA’s) or ISO 50001. ESOS Assessment Steps 1. Calculate your total energy consumption This is the energy used by assets held or activities carried out by your organisation or group, including energy consumed by buildings, industrial processes and transport. 2. Identify your areas of significant energy consumption This is the energy used by assets held or activities carried out by your organisation that account for at least 90% of your total consumption. You then need to: • Find out if any of these are covered by ISO 50001, DEC’s or GDA’s • Identify if ESOS compliant energy audits have been, or need to be, carried out for these areas not covered by ISO 50001, DEC’s or GDA’s

contractors as long as they are members of an approved professional body. Their purpose is to carry out and oversee or review your energy audits and overall ESOS assessment. 4. Notify the Environment Agency Once you have undertaken an ESOS assessment and are compliant with your obligations you need to submit your ESOS notification of compliance to the Environment Agency. This must be done by 5th December 2015 and then, if applicable, every four years. 5. Keep records You will need to keep an evidence pack which clearly shows how you have complied with ESOS. There is no set format for this currently. Non-compliance Penalties for non-compliance are considerable and can include financial penalties of up to £50,000. If you need any help at all with any of the ESOS regulations, we have associate members and our CCA management partner, Jacobs, who will be able to help. At the same time, the Government has issued a consultation concerning energy efficiency and the Climate Change Levy with a view to further simplification of the various schemes that are currently in existence. Rest assured that FSDF will be protecting your interests and working hard to ensure that any amendments or simplification will be in members’ best interest. In Conclusion So as you can see, the work of the Federation continues apace with a number of meetings with Government departments and other trade bodies to discuss various subjects that may have an impact upon our members’ businesses. If you are not a member of FSDF and would like to find out how to join us, please contact the team at Reading. Chris Sturman

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TCS&D 2015 brought together the temperature controlled storage and distribution industry once again under one roof at the Peterborough Arena. The following montage of photographs willlgive you a flavour of this important and targeted event for the perishable product supply chain.

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With over 400 attendees, the TCS&D Awards 2015 Dinner was a glittering event held to reward excellence in the perishable product supply chain.

NOTHING can stop the industry getting to the TCS&D Awards..! Remnants of tropical storm Henri arrived over Peterborough on the 16th September, just as over 400 guests to the TCS&D Awards Dinner alighted from their vintage London double decker buses. Last year it was a traffic jam outside The National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, this year it was torrential rain, but still the industry battled through it and they were not disappointed – a fantastic evening awaited them. Once dried off, guests were served pre-dinner cocktails, courtesy of Gray & Adams and with eighteen awards to be won, they were eager to hear if they had been successful. Before the award ceremony took place guests were treated to a superb five course meal, with table wine sponsored by Seven Telematics and after dinner entertainment by comedian Hal Cruttenden. Then, the main event of the evening took place, the awards ceremony, hosted by Chris Sturman, CEO, Food Storage & Distribution Federation and Chairman of the TCS&D awards panel (full details of the winners in each category can be seen on the following pages, with judges comments as to why they won). Following the award presentations, guests were invited back to The Marriott Hotel for an “After Event” party, where they enjoyed a “fun” casino and, for those with a big appetite, a breakfast buffet through to 2am and beyond! The top four casino winners, were Brian Young, Lee Chapman, Nick Larcombe and Owen Cavell. The TCS&D Awards are now a firmly established event in the industry`s calendar and because of the tremendous response that we have had to this years event, we have decided to launch the 2016 Awards Dinner now to give everyone a chance to attend. So, in 2016 we return to The National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, the awards dinner will be held in the superb Britannia Suite and the pre-dinner drinks in the Manxman Suite, both suites are on ground level for easy access. Tickets are available at £170 + VAT each, with tables of 10 or 12 available. There will also be a number of outside spaces for exhibits on a “first come first served” basis. Accommodation has been reserved, at specially discounted rates, at the following hotels (so please do book early to avoid disappointment):Best Western PLUS Manor Hotel, Meriden (4.4 miles to NMM) Tel: 01676 522735 – Booking Code “TCS&D 2016 Awards Dinner” Single Room @ £115, including Breakfast, Service, VAT and Car Parking. Twin / Double Rooms @ £130, including Breakfast, Service, VAT and Car Parking. Best Western PLUS Windmill Village Hotel, Allesley (6 miles to NMM) Tel: 02476 404040 – Booking Code “TCS&D 2016 Awards Dinner” Single Room @ £115, including Breakfast, Service, VAT and Car Parking. Twin / Double Rooms @ £130, including Breakfast, Service, VAT and Car Parking. Crowne Plaza (NEC) Tel: 0871 942 9160 - Booking Code “TDS” (0.6 mile to NMM) Single Room @ £179, including Breakfast, Service, VAT and Car Parking. Twin / Double Rooms @ £189, including Breakfast, Service, VAT and Car Parking. 24

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THE 2015 WINNERS A huge thank you to all our sponsors:

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The Results CATEGORY | HEALTH & SAFETY sponsored by GRIFFITHS & ARMOUR WINNER: SAINSBURY`S and the judges said: "We were impressed by the attention to detail demonstrated by Sainsbury`s when developing their “Cycle Safe” lorry. The vehicle design includes several features intended to minimise the risk of accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians.This technical achievement is linked to detailed “Safe City Driving” training for their drivers - which is now included in their Driver CPC training modules.” The award was presented to Gary King of Sainsbury`s by Paul Trafford of Griffiths & Armour.

CATEGORY | REFRIGERATED PANEL VAN OF THE YEAR sponsored by VMS (FLEET MANAGEMENT) WINNER: PANELTEX SOMERS and the judges said: "Comments in the several nominations for Paneltex Somers included “consistently high build quality”, “best in market” and “always ahead of their competitors with design of new products”.They have demonstrated a long standing commitment to constructing high quality vehicles which achieve longevity in the demanding environment where they operate.This is the third consecutive year that Paneltex Somers have won this award.” The award was presented to Dave Evenett of Paneltex Somers by Scott Tedman of VMS (Fleet Management) Ltd.

CATEGORY | COLDSTORE MANAGER OF THE YEAR sponsored by CHALCROFT CONSTRUCTION, WINNER: JUSTIN SPIRES of NAGELLANGDONS LTD - REDDITCH DEPOT and the judges said: “Justin has managed cold stores for many years,but this award is based on his achievements for his current employer, who he joined in 2004. He played a major role in establishing a complex daily pick to zero chilled contract for a major client with an average 25,000 cases per day throughput. After seven years the company moved to a new purpose built site nearby and within 12 months they had won the frozen pick operation for the same client. Once again Justin rose to the challenge and the start up was a great success. Equally comfortable with high level negotiations or unloading trucks on the bay if required, he is very much a “hands on” manager who has made a very significant contribution to the success of the new depot.”

lighting conversion at their Kent warehouse and commissioned an impressive engineering design to convert fruit waste into biomass to generate heat and plans are being developed to install solarcool panels on the roof to negate the need for running compressors when the sun is shining.” The award was presented to Dave Slaughter of AG Thames Holdings Ltd by Mark Massetti of Carbon Management Services.

CATEGORY | REFRIGERATED RIGID OF THE YEAR sponsored by EUROSCAN TECHNOLOGY

The award was presented to Steve Cusack, on behalf of Justin, who was unable to attend on the night, by Mark Reeve of Chalcroft Construction.

WINNER: SOLOMON COMMERCIALS LTD and the judges said: “The judges were unanimous in selecting a rigid developed for servicing the pub trade.

(Highly commended by the judges in this category was Amanda Cogan of Rick Bestwick Ltd).

The vehicle includes a host of innovative features including underslung tote boxes for removing waste independently from the product being delivered. In summary - an impressive vehicle which is very much “fit for purpose.” The award was presented to Neil Ormerod of Solomon Commercials Ltd by Charles McGilvray of Euroscan Technology Ltd.

CATEGORY | ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY sponsored by CARBON MANAGEMENT SERVICES WINNER: AG THAMES HOLDINGS LTD and the judges said: “This fruit importer and distributor has a long track record of lowering their carbon footprint including a zero to landfill achievement for the last six years. More recently they completed a full LED

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CATEGORY | OEM OF THE YEAR sponsored by IMS LTD

CATEGORY | LIVERY OF THE YEAR sponsored by MONTRACON LTD

winner has taken this to an extremely high level.

WINNER: THERMO KING and the judges said: “This transport refrigeration manufacturer is committed to developing a reliable and sustainable platform for the industry. Their extensive product range provides solutions for all sizes and types of trailers and rigids with a constant awareness of the need to reduce operator’s costs and the impact of their vehicles on the environment. Their industry leading involvement in providing equipment using acceptable and legally compliant F-gases was also influential.”

WINNER: NOBLE FOODS LTD and the judges said: "A good livery should be eye catching and describe what the operator does (or sells) visually. If some humour is part of the graphics, that is an added bonus and our winning livery ticked all those boxes.” The award was presented to Michael Tucker of Noble Foods Ltd by John Rice of Montracon Ltd.

Their very professional submission to the judges emphasised that customer service is very much the “front line” of their business and the judges were impressed by the detailed training for CS staff and the systems supporting the CS operation.

(Highly commended by the judges in this category was Kuehne + Nagel).

The award was presented to Wilf Maycock of Yearsley Logistics by Pat Skelly of Petit Forestier UK Ltd.

The award was presented to Steve Williams of Thermo King by Ben McEvoy of IMS Ltd.

CATEGORY | INNOVATION sponsored by CARRIER TRANSICOLD UK LTD CATEGORY | RENTAL AND CONTRACT HIRE COMPANY OF THE YEAR sponsored by THERMO KING WINNER: ENTERPRISE FLEX-E-RENT and the judges said: “The judges were influenced by a large number of complimentary comments from customers in this category. As one well known food customer put it, Enterprise Flex-E-Rent were found to be the most accommodating and flexible in meeting customer specification needs as well as on time deliver to site when required. All vehicles arrived on schedule and the overall acquisition and customer service experience was excellent.”

WINNER: TRANSDEK UK LTD and the judges said: “As you would expect, in this category the judges are looking for something new and this trailer is certainly that. Double deck trailers are not new but what impressed the judges with this product was the many innovative features that have been put together to provide a very flexible transport solution for our winner’s client who operates in the food service industry.” The award was presented to Tony Sturgess of Transdek UK Ltd by Scott Dargan of Carrier Transicold UK Ltd.

CATEGORY | REFRIGERATED TRAILER OF THE YEAR sponsored by HIRECO TL LTD WINNER: SCHMITZ CARGOBULL and the judges said: “Value for money is an important factor for the judges to consider in this category and our winner has achieved this by developing trailers which offer a high build quality at the same time as maximum payload weight capacity for operators. Now with an own brand refrigeration unit, which works in harmony with all the other components which make up the finished product, one customer describes this trailer as a product which moves the goalposts forward in terms of innovation and which is the “most cost effective trailer on the market by some distance”. The award was presented to Paul Avery of Schmitz Cargobull by Tim Gibson of Hireco TL Ltd.

The award was presented to Mark Howell of Enterprise Flex-E-Rent by Steve Williams of Thermo King.

CATEGORY | CUSTOMER SERVICE sponsored by PETIT FORESTIER UK LTD WINNER: YEARSLEY LOGISTICS and the judges said: “Good customer service should be at the heart of any 3PL operator but our froz en & ch ille d food s

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CATEGORY | REFRIGERATED FLEET MANAGER OF THE YEAR sponsored by BPW LTD WINNER: TYRONE LANAWAY of NAGELLANGDONS LTD and the judges said: “In this category the judges are looking for someone with proven technical expertise combined with excellent general management skills. Our winner started his career as an apprentice LGV technician at TNT’s Group Engineering Centre in Lancashire. After working for TNT for a few years he worked in truck dealerships and various other engineering jobs followed. After a spell working in Qatar he joined his company in April 2012. He soon introduced a Fleet Management system which interfaces with several other business functions. He has also been heavily involved in the company’s award winning apprenticeship scheme. More recently he oversaw the establishment of a new vehicle maintenance unit at the company’s Scottish depot which has resulted in the current level of 80% in-house maintenance across the 400 + vehicle fleet. Other achievements include substantial reductions in fuel consumption throughout the fleet and the introduction of on-board axle weighing systems linked to sophisticated vehicle telematics systems – all visible in the Traffic Offices across the depot network.” The award was presented to Tyrone by Steve Turton of BPW Ltd.

The award was presented to Amanda Brennan, Brian Brennan and Luke Devlin by Paul Burridge of Coolertech Ltd.

CATEGORY | COLDSTORE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR sponsored by THE FOOD STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION FEDERATION WINNER: CHILTERN COLD STORAGE GROUP LTD and the judges said: “Our winner offers bespoke cold storage services across several temperature regimes and has particular expertise in services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry as well as many customers from the food sector. With 23,000 pallet spaces at their main site in Peterborough and other cold store operations in Bourne, Whittlesey and Livingston they were one of the first UK logistics companies to achieve BRC quality approval. It is unusual for a cold store operation of this size to have just one majority owner and the gentleman concerned should take great credit for building this business from scratch and having built a very loyal customer base – which is why the judges are recognising his company this evening.” The award was presented to John Davidson of Chiltern Cold Storage Group Ltd by Chris Sturman, CEO, The Food Storage & Distribution Federation.

CATEGORY | REFRIGERATED COURIER OF THE YEAR sponsored by COOLERTECH WINNER: PDQ SPECIALIST COURIER SERVICES and the judges said: “A hard fought category with high quality operators vying for the honours. The winner this year is a company which has been providing a “white glove service” to a range of pharmaceutical and food companies over the last 16 years. Their impressive customer range praise their service performance to demanding quality standards as being second to none, coupled to agility, responsiveness and customer communication excellence.” 28

judges said: “Home delivery is the big development issue within the retail sector, with customer expectations of being able to call for next day deliveries a given. The entrants in this category are all in the retail sector, and seeking to differentiate themselves in terms of service offer, as well as the technology of vehicles being used. Our winner this evening not only used vehicles which look good, but also have the technology to provide total confidence to the customer – as you can see in the show today!” The award was presented to Vanora Bullen and Darren Clipston of Iceland Foods Ltd by Mike Sanders of Rossetts Rental Self Drive Hire.

CATEGORY | REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR sponsored by ENTERPRISE FLEX-E-RENT WINNER: MCCULLA IRELAND LTD and the judges said: “A hard fought category with some very professionally produced and presented entries which were very hard to separate. All had strong customer recommendation support which justified them being in the short list. However, one above all stood out – from the innovations in equipment and technology positively impacting the service offer and the training and development of their staff. All of which has clearly come together to improved customer service, relationships and profitability.” The award was presented to Ashley McCulla of McCulla Ireland Ltd by Mark Howell of Enterprise Flex-E-Rent.

CATEGORY | HOME DELIVERY OPERATOR OF THE YEAR sponsored by ROSSETTS RENTAL SELF DRIVE HIRE WINNER: ICELAND FOODS LTD and the frozen & chilled foods

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CATEGORY | LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT sponsored by SPAL AUTOMOTIVE UK LTD WINNER: CHRIS STURMAN, CEO, THE FOOD STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION FEDERATION and the judges said: “Chris began his career as a management trainee in the automotive industry before moving into the world of logistics with TDG, then running a haulage, forwarding and warehousing business, prior to getting involved in the food and drink industry. Firstly, he held general management roles with BRS Southern (the Mars Confectionery contract) and then moved into the frozen and chilled food sector with Ross Youngs at Grimsby. He was head hunted into Wincanton Distribution, then part of Unigate in the mid-1980’s where he became the Distribution Business Development Director, and led the business into contract distribution, successfully implementing major contracts with a range of food manufacturers and distributors. After six years with Wincanton he was co-founder Director of Compass Logistics International (now Bisham Consulting). In this role he undertook supply chain and project management assignments for a wide variety of companies operating in food manufacturing, retail and logistics. This led to him being invited to become managing director of West Kent Cold Storage Ltd in 1997 - an industrial property business with three locations providing services to a wide range of retail, wholesale and food service customers – some of which are FSDF members. After a hostile takeover, and the sale of the business, in 2003 he was asked to become Chief Executive of Linq Alliance, a consortium of 26 well known and respected transport and distribution businesses across the UK. Chris was appointed Chief Executive of FSDF in early 2009 having previously served on the Executive Council for over ten years. His achievements for FSDF are too numerous to list here but suffice it to say that with his extensive contacts and influence in several government departments, other relevant legislative bodies and trade associations he has become a “Champion” for our industry and the many FSDF members in this room tonight will surely agree that the quality of representation and detailed information for members provided under his leadership is invaluable.” The award was presented to Chris by Matthew Morris of SPAL Automotive UK Ltd. THE FINAL AWARD OF THE EVENING WAS THE: CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS AWARD sponsored by THE CARTWRIGHT GROUP WINNER: THERMO KING and the judges said: “The criteria for the judges for this award was to choose an overall winner from the seventeen awards presented earlier this evening." “This particular company stands out not only as a brand leader in the mobile refrigeration sector, but it’s name is synonymous with mobile temperature controlled refrigeration equipment and services excellence worldwide. Their achievement in producing a drop in gas, in collaboration with suppliers, to address the new F – Gas Regulations, has lifted a major burden from fleet operators, and has provided a market trend target for others to aspire to. Their continued research and development into equipment for more energy effective, sustainable and urban focused operations leads the field.” The award was presented to Steve Williams of Thermo King by Richard Anderson of The Cartwright Group.

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A leading UK seafood processor has invested £4M in a new production facility, featuring a trio of bespoke freezing systems from British equipment specialist Starfrost. Coombe Fisheries recently opened its £multi-million seafood packing, freezing and temperature-controlled storage facility in Barnstaple, North Devon. The purpose built 21,000 sq ft building has enabled the firm to streamline production processes and double its processing capacity. With a turnover in excess of £17M, Coombe Fisheries specialises in processing seafood for food service and retail markets worldwide. Formed in 1980, this local, family business has achieved consistent growth by continuing to invest in staff, plant and processing equipment to improve efficiency. Coombe Fisheries’ brand new processing facility houses a seafood production line featuring three bespoke Starfrost freezing systems. UK-based Starfrost works alongside food processors across the globe to develop the best IQF (Individual Quick Freeze) solution, ensuring maximum throughput, high efficiency and low energy costs. Each Starfrost system on the new seafood production line is custom designed to perform a specific freezing process. The line has a total freezing capacity of 1,000kg per hour of fresh seafood products including scallops, sardines, froz en & ch ille d food s

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of seafood products - hardening, deep freezing and glazing.” +44 (0)1502 562206 Email: sales@starfrost.c The production lineTel: features a StarContact CFH www.starfrost.com (Contact Film Hardener) with a thin polyethylene Robert Long adds: “The new production line film conveyor belt. The contact freezer quickly is performing well and at full capacity. It has hardens the surface of wet and delicate replaced an ageing blast freezing system that seafood products such as scallops. This process was unreliable and expensive to run. Our new eliminates damaging belt marks, improves freezing systems at Coombe Fisheries have product quality and increases yield. reduced operating costs, eliminated product damage, increased throughput, maximised The second Starfrost system is a Helix Spiral product quality and boosted yield.” Freezer for deep product freezing prior to glazing. The Helix Spiral features a unique air circulation Starfrost is an international market leader system designed for quick and even freezing in bespoke freezing and chilling systems, without excessive air speeds that can damage working with food manufacturers in more than delicate seafood products. Deep freezing allows 50 countries worldwide. The firm recently high quality glaze pick up whilst maintaining celebrated three decades at the forefront of good product temperatures. innovation in IQF technology and relocated its UK headquarters to a brand new, purpose built The final freezing system is Starfrost’s Starlite facility in Suffolk. HT (Hybrid Tunnel), a flexible multi-belt IQF system for glaze hardening seafood products. Starfrost’s bespoke freezing and chilling The Coombe Fisheries model is an in-line tunnel equipment is designed to offer food processors freezer (length 7.5 metres), featuring three steel a cost effective and flexible solution. Increasing grid and mesh belts (belt width 1400mm). The production, improving hygiene, boosting energy Starlite HT hardens up to 40 per cent glaze pick efficiency and offering maximum return on up in controlled stages, improving the quality investment are all key aspects of the Starfrost and value of seafood products such as scallops service. and cuttlefish. Starfrost equipment is custom designed Starfrost Sales Director Robert Long says: “This and built at its UK manufacturing facility. project for Coombe Fisheries demonstrates the The company’s freezing and chilling range range, versatility and flexibility of our freezing includes Spiral Systems, IQF Fluidised systems. Each bespoke system was designed for Tunnels and Contact Freezers. For more performing a specific process on a wide variety information visit: www.starfrost.com 31

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Meet ArcticBlast: Need to freeze or rapid chill tons of goods or produce? ArcticStores have regularly been used to chill or to freeze smaller volumes, but they are now pleased to launch the ArcticBlast range of rapid chillers and blast freezers for faster results or greater volume. Removing heat to realise rapid chilling or freezing is only a question of how much effect is applied to how many kilos and the thermal properties of what is to change temperature. Based upon the success of using single machine ArcticStores for smaller volumes they can now offer ArcticBlast 2.1 and 5.1 models with twice and 5 times the effect a normal ArcticStore. ArcticBlast 5.1 delivers approx. 76.000 Kcal/ hr. or more than 300.000 btu/hr. effect. When chilling the airflow is 20.0000m3 per hour. This is sufficient to take 1oC from 20 tons of fruit or vegetables every 20 minutes or so or take 1 ton of

meat from +5oC to -18oC in between 1-2 hours depending upon the fat content. The prototypes showing here are 2,1 and 5.1 models with long and narrow chambers and include flat non-slip flooring, internal lighting, hygienic stainless steel and aluminium interiors, man trap alarm and internal/external opening doors in both ends. 3 or more pallet wide models are also available. ArcticBlast zones can be easily incorporated into SuperStore complexes for Blast 'n Store in one. They also offer accoustic cabins to reduce db emissions and heat extractors. In the right location this free warm air can be collected for heating purposes.

Star warns of cold comfort for food firms Frozen and chilled food manufacturers across the UK face a sharp rise in the cost of some refrigerant gases from 2015, according to cooling expert Star Refrigeration. Star is warning that refrigerant suppliers have indicated that the price of some widely used HFC gases may increase by up to 20% this year. Star believes that new European Union (EU) regulations will dramatically affect the cost and availability of synthetic refrigerants with high global warming potential. As Europe begins its scheduled phase down of selected HFC gases, Star is urging food manufacturers to take a long term, strategic view of their refrigeration systems - or face significant financial penalties.

Star Refrigeration Group Sales and Marketing Director Rob Lamb says: “As the phase down of HFC gases with high global warming potential takes place over the next 15 years, we predict that there will be a rapid increase in cost and a marked decline in their availability.” Rob Lamb says: “Refrigerant manufacturers have been allocated quotas for the HFC gases they can produce and supply within Europe. These quotas are measured in terms of carbon equivalent, with the target to cut the current level down to 63% by 2018, 45% by 2021 and 21% by 2030.”

He adds: “We would urge refrigeration plant operators to think strategically and take a long term view of their manufacturing processes by investing in future-proof refrigeration systems.” Over the past fifteen years, the refrigeration industry has seen the gradual phase out of synthetic, ozone-depleting refrigerants. From January 2015 the last of these HCFC gases, including R22, were banned in Europe. HFC refrigerants have been widely used as replacement gases for CFCs and HCFCs, but are now the focus of the EU’s F-Gas Regulations. Gases such as R404A and R507 have been found to have a high global warming effect and are currently the subject of a 15-year phase out programme. In addition to production phase downs, product and service bans will come into effect over the next seven years. These include a ban from 2020 on the use of virgin R404A and R507 gases for stationery refrigeration systems with a charge greater than 10kg. Star Refrigeration’s Rob Lamb says: “Food processors with refrigeration systems that operate on HFCs need to be aware that these gases are at risk in the near future.”

warming potential, Star believes there is a longestablished, natural alternative. Rob Lamb says: “Natural gases such as ammonia have been successfully used as refrigerants for over 100 years. Ammonia has no global warming effect and offers high efficiency, long term availability and low cost per Kg. The use of carbon dioxide as a refrigerant is also growing in popularity due to its relatively low global warming potential.” He adds: “The initial capital cost of plant that operates on a natural refrigerant may be higher, but the lifecycle cost of running the system is key. Those who continue to operate cooling systems with HFCs are facing the risk of escalating running costs in the short to medium term. We believe that natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO2 offer long term security.” When it comes to designing and maintaining energy efficient cooling and heating systems, Star is a natural innovator. Star works with strategic partners across the globe to deliver low carbon, cost saving solutions. www.star-ref.co.uk, sales@star-ref.co.uk Star Refrigeration on 0141 638 7916.

He adds: “We believe that the message from Europe is clear: HFC refrigerants are not a viable long term solution. Forward-thinking refrigeration plant operators should look to invest in future-proof cooling systems.” Whilst refrigerant suppliers are busy developing new blended synthetic gases with lower global

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