AI has brought about ground-breaking changes in many sectors, and the food and transport supply chain is no exception. As the technology continues to advance, AI is set to revolutionise the way we produce, distribute and consume food, as well as optimise the logistics of transporting goods. In the last decade, the number of UK AI companies has grown by a staggering …
Last week, our founder and Managing Director Nikki Redhead spoke at the launch event for Women in Cold Chain. She was part of a panel of inspirational speakers who discussed how the cold chain and temperature-controlled sectors can attract and retain more women. The purpose of Women in Cold Chain is to encourage female school leavers and graduates, as well …
Great British Pea Week returns this 3rd to 9th July in celebration of our favourite vegetable! Aimed at increasing awareness of the provenance and heritage of peas, the campaign promotes peas – both fresh and frozen – with inspiring recipes for all tastes. The campaign also recognises the industry-wide effort made across the pea vining sector, which produces 2 billion …
Now the sun is shining, it’s easy to imagine the impact that solar energy can have on our lives. An impressive 1.2million British homes now have solar panels, with the UK currently producing 13,258 megawatts of solar energy per year. Electric vehicles are also increasingly the norm – the RAC estimates there are now around 712,000 zero-emission battery electric cars on …
A new survey by the RAC has found that almost half of motorway drivers (49%) avoid using the inside lane on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways, bringing criticism that the intended benefit of the roads is therefore negated. More than two thirds of the drivers surveyed (68%) further said they also regularly see other motorists using alternative lanes when lane one …
Every household in the UK is by now feeling the effects of the increase in fuel prices, be it in our homes, for our cars, or our own businesses. The picture is no different in the cold chain transport sector, where new data shows that the electricity bill has doubled in a year for cold food storage. With diesel prices …
We’ve been hearing about so-called ‘super foods’ for many years now, and it can be hard to tell a fad diet from sound nutritional advice. However, both new research and traditional habits indicate that enjoying berries and other soft fruits as part of our ‘five a day’ could result in a number of health benefits. And with soft fruit season …
The Office for Budget Responsibility predicted last month that real household incomes will fall by 2.2% this year, as energy and food prices increase, whilst wages fail to keep up with the soaring cost of living. Food costs have been making a rising contribution to consumer inflation for several months, reflecting the numerous challenges faced by businesses in the sector. Increasing costs …
This Spring, Bradford, where Keep it Cool’s HQ is located, is set to join Bath, Birmingham and Portsmouth by implementing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ). These are defined areas where a daily charge is taken when entering using certain vehicles, with the intention of improving air quality. Many such projects are being launched in response to ministerial orders to Councils …
The ban on petrol and diesel HGVs under 26ft was brought forward to 2035 by the UK Government last year, with the deadline shortened to 2040 for trucks over 26ft. This is part of their ultimate plan to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport and the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, given the UK is so …
