Action Foods is a family run business, specialising in food sourcing for customers across UK and Ireland. Products cover IQF poultry, chilled bacon, IQF pizza toppings and the most recent, Smiling Cook range of premium quality fresh frozen pasta and readymade ambient sauces.

Rebecca is the Sales and Operations Manager and has been with Action Foods for 2 years now. Previously she was at the University of Hertfordshire studying Business Management, and alongside that, working in a myriad of roles including communications, partnerships manager and personal assistant.

In her spare time, you will find Rebecca travelling, hiking or doing Pilates! Rebecca also has a separate side venture with her Husband, supporting small businesses with IT needs, so often you will find her managing the team and projects there.

Just over a week ago, BFFF members turned out in force at IFE, making a significant impact across the frozen food pavilion. With a strong and visible member presence, the sector was well represented, and the BFFF stand became a central hub of activity throughout the event.

The BFFF team were kept busy engaging with members and visitors alike, both on and off the stand. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, alongside new contacts keen to learn more about the frozen food industry and the work of the Federation.

We were also delighted to welcome a record number of visitors to the stand this year. The event sparked a wealth of valuable conversations, and the team is now actively following up on the many opportunities and actions identified over the course of the show.

A key highlight of the event was a session on the Future Food Stage, where BFFF CEO Rupert Ashby presented “Frozen Food Reimagined: How Do UK Consumers See It Now?”. The session, co-hosted with Louise Collier of Birds Eye Ltd, explored evolving consumer perceptions and the growing role of frozen food in modern lifestyles, attracting strong interest from attendees.

Overall, IFE 2026 proved to be a hugely successful event for BFFF and its members. The energy, collaboration and enthusiasm on display across the frozen pavilion reflected a sector that continues to innovate and thrive. We look forward to building on this momentum and seeing even more of our members take part in future events.

Celebrating a key milestone that strengthens our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

 

STI UK has reached an important milestone as the first STI Freight Management entity to achieve ISO 14001 certification. This internationally recognised standard for environmental management confirms a structured approach to reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability performance.

This achievement highlights our commitment to responsible freight management and supports our focus on operating in an efficient and environmentally conscious way.

 

What ISO 14001 Certification Means

ISO 14001 supports organisations in understanding and improving how they use energy, materials, and resources. It helps guide better decisions that benefit both the environment and the business.

Why It Matters for Our Business and Partners

ISO 14001 certification brings clear benefits across our operations and partnerships:

 

• It demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility
• It helps us operate more efficiently and sustainably
• It strengthens compliance as environmental standards continue to evolve
• It reflects our values and long-term approach to responsible freight management

 

A Strong Team Effort Behind the Certification

This achievement was made possible through collaboration across STI UK. Special recognition goes to Gemma Brasier, Customer Relations and Compliance Manager, for her leadership, focus, and dedication in driving the project forward.

We also thank the STI UK Sustainability Team and all colleagues who contributed their time and expertise to successfully achieve ISO 14001 certification.

Moving forward together

 

ISO 14001 certification is more than a milestone — it is a clear sign of our long‑term commitment to doing business responsibly. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to building on it as we continue our sustainability journey together.

Due to the conflict in the Middle East, we felt it right to put together some information for members of the BFFF to give an understanding on the Global Supply Chain, specifically relating to Nitrile Gloves. You may well have seen price increases already and limited supply from Manufacturers, this is down to the raw materials utilised to manufacture Nitrile Gloves.

Crude Oil is the ‘base’ for NBR which is the material used in the production of Nitrile Gloves. You may have seen on the news that the price on Crude Oil has surged by approximately 110% and as of last week was trading at $113 per barrel, nearly double previous stable pricing. With Asian countries purchasing over 50% of their materials from the Middle East the scarcity of resources has caused pricing to increase, at an exceptionally fast rate.

UK Manufacturers have in the main, limited stock supplies to Distributors and increased pricing from April, with most looking to increase again in May based on continued increases at source.

I don’t want this notification to cause panic in the market and feel it important to highlight that availability in the UK Glove Market is still healthy, we wanted to give the best possible picture so informed decisions can be made.

If you wish to discuss this further or if you wish to seek support, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I will help where I can.

• Seamus.McManus@just1source.com
• 07764233674 / 01653 617718

I look forward to supporting the BFFF Members in the coming months & years, so please do utilise me and my team to improve protection, reduce costs & improve employee satisfaction.

We encourage our retail members to become Martyn’s Law prepared – the only thing you need to do at the moment is to calculate whether you are in scope for your retail stores (above 200 people at any one time including staff) and whether you fall into standard tier (200 – 799), or enhanced tier (800+).

 

Our primary authority Wakefield Metropolitan District Council has made us aware of excellent ‘play on demand’ webinar from the Protect UK Alliance, this will guide you in the method of calculating your numbers.  Whichever method you choose, the decision making process must be documented. See below link to ‘play on demand’ webinar:

 

Calculating Numbers for Martyn’s Law

 

The Home Office is aiming for further guidance to be published by the 9^th anniversary of the Manchester arena attack therefore April/May this year and full implementation of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises Act 2025) is expected by April 2027.

 

For more information on Martyn’s Law, Primary Authority or our Health & Safety Services, contact simonbrentnall@bfff.co.uk