articleUK food security at risk without stronger recognition of the cold chain
A Cold Chain Federation (CCF) report sets out ten recommendations, including recognition of the cold chain as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
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articleFighting for the Cold Chain
The past year has marked a significant step forward for the Cold Chain Federation and for the wider temperature-controlled logistics sector. Our collective voice is now being heard where it matters the most.
newsSavings for members under new CCA Scheme
A refreshed CCA Scheme for cold storage will commence in January 2026, following intensive campaigning by the CCF.
newsUK public at risk of food and medicine shortages
THE UK cold chain industry, represented by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), calls on the government to take immediate, decisive action to safeguard the critical infrastructure that stores and transports essential perishable goods, such as food and medicine.
newsEnergy costs jump highlighted
The Cold Chain Report 2024 has been released by the Cold Chain Federation.
articleCold Chain Federation looks ahead to 2024
PHIL PLUCK became chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation in November 2023, bringing to the federation a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at professional membership bodies in various sectors. Here, he answers our questions about the cold chain industry and its federation.
productEnergy benchmarking for cold storage
The Cold Chain Federation has revealed new Energy Benchmarks for UK cold stores, along with a bespoke tool available to the Federation’s members, to help businesses compare the energy usage of their cold stores with similar facilities around the UK.
newsPhil Pluck to lead Cold Chain Federation
THE COLD CHAIN FEDERATION has appointed Phil Pluck as its new chief executive.
articlePlan for the future
After the unpredictability of the past few years, the UK’s cold chain professionals have been afforded a little more opportunity to plan for the future over the course of 2023, says Tom Southall.
newsCold Chain Federation searching for new CEO
Shane Brennan has stepped down after five years in the role, and will remain chief executive to the end of 2023.
newsAdversity has increased cold chain resilience
74% of UK cold chain operators think the cold chain has emerged from Covid-19 and the energy crisis more resilient than before.
productCold Chain Live! announces speakers
The Cold Chain Federation has announced the speakers who will take to the stage at the industry’s definitive conference Cold Chain Live! 2023, at ACC Liverpool on 14-15th September.
articleThe future is measurement and analysis
There are major changes on the cards regarding energy consumption and the future of the cold store warehouse, says Shane Brennan.
newsNew border controls risk fresh food inflation
THE COLD Chain Federation has warned that the UK government’s new food import controls for goods from the EU will cause shortages and price inflation, particularly affecting small businesses.
newsCold chain calls for help on energy in Spring Budget
The Cold Chain Federation is urging Government to use the Spring Budget to extend the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme beyond its current end date of 2025.
articleThe energy crisis
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation, examines the current challenges and opportunities presented to the UK cold chain as we near the end of 2022.
articleCold storage electricity bill triples in a year
ELECTRICITY SPEND for the UK’s cold storage facilities has more than tripled between 2021 and 2022, says a new report published by the Cold Chain Federation which reveals the UK cold chain industry’s vital statistics for the first time.
newsLast chance to prep for red diesel tax hike
THE COLD Chain Federation is urging hauliers to finalise their preparations for a major cost increase when Government ends the red diesel rebate for Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) in less than eight weeks.
productAct fast for CCA savings
BUSINESSES WITH cold storage facilities are being urged to act fast to make use of the new application window to access Climate Change Levy savings by joining the cold storage Climate Change Agreement (CCA).
articleA fundamental service
Whereas 2020 brought our long overlooked cold chain into public consciousness, 2021 has demonstrated its vital importance across some of the most fundamental aspects of our lives, says Shane Brennan.
