Pacific West Foods UK has recently unveiled its new website, marking a significant step in enhancing its digital presence and improving customer engagement. The launch of this sleek, user-friendly platform is designed to showcase Pacific West Foods’ diverse range of high-quality frozen seafood products. This new online hub reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability while providing essential information to both existing and potential customers.

 

One of the standout features of the new website is its modern design and engaging photography, which is both visually appealing and intuitive. Visitors will find navigating through the various categories of Prawns, Squid , Fish, Plant Based and the new Fully Cooked range easy.

Each product is listed and highlights Pacific West Foods’ offerings, including detailed product descriptions, serving suggestions, and cooking methods.

 

This focus on user experience makes it easier for customers to find what they are looking for quicly and allows them to explore new culinary possibilities using Pacific West’s products.

 

The website, written and created by the team at Umami Design for Food, (www.umamidesignforfood.co.uk) is optimised for mobile devices, ensuring that customers can access information on the go. The launch is more than just an upgrade in appearance; it signifies Pacific West Foods’ dedication to environmental responsibility and transparency. The site also provides information about the company’s commitment to sustainability.

 

The launch of the new Pacific West Foods UK website strengthens its position in the fish and seafood market and enhances the overall customer experience.

 

To find out more about how Pacific West can support your business, visit the new website and get in touch. https://pacificwestfoods.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Bidcorp UK, the parent company which includes Bidfood, Bidfresh, Bidcorp Manufacturing and Caterfood Buying Group, is this month celebrating 25 years of trading since being acquired by its South African parent company, Bidcorp.

To mark the occasion, all depots across Bidcorp UK will be hosting a party to celebrate a quarter century of successes. The festivities will stretch across two weeks, starting on Monday the 11^th November, and concluding on Saturday the 23^rd. In addition to specific site activities, all employees will receive an anniversary card containing details around a big prize giveaway, covering a range of spectacular prizes!

The celebrations in place are in aid of Bidcorp UK’s formation in 1999, originally emerging as 3663 and then Bidvest, Bidvest Foodservice, until eventually renaming to become Bidcorp UK and Bidfood UK as it’s known today.

Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp UK commented: “When I look over the past 25 years, I am delighted to see how far we’ve come to become the thriving, prosperous and inclusive business we are today. While each of our companies has its own individual story, it’s our shared journey that brings us all together.

“To be where we are today couldn’t have happened without the dedication and hard work of the brilliant teams and individuals we have here. So to colleagues past and present, I would like to say a big thank you!

“I’m looking forward to hearing how each depot marks the occasion and to watch each of the businesses continue to go from strength to strength, so here’s to the next 25 years!”

Tesco retain their crown as category winners of the ‘Range of the Year’ award in the 2024 Free From Christmas Awards.

Retaining this coveted awards title, COO Nicki Clowes commented: “Retaining the ‘Range of the Year’ crown, with their rather impressive FFCA24 medal haul, has been awarded for the fourth consecutive year to Tesco.

“Their comprehensive range of entries demonstrated just how much consideration is given to free from when developing products across their extensive portfolio, whilst their bespoke free from range impressed judges with products such as their new Mint Thins and the return of their Honeycomb Bauble.”

The Free From Christmas Awards champion Christmas or seasonally relevant free from food and drink products and are part of the annual Free From Food Awards, with free from companies large and small returning to compete in the Free From Christmas Awards 2024. Free From Award judges include chefs, developers, manufacturers, health professionals, bloggers and influencers, many of whom are coeliac or managing complex food allergies.

Oakland International, the sponsor of the ‘Range of the Year’ category, has been supporting the Free From Food Awards for over a decade. As a business providing consolidation, contract packing, and distribution, they have observed significant retail growth in the free from food sector across all service platforms. Major supermarkets now recognise the need for innovation in this sector, and the Free From Food Awards reflect the increasing demand for free from foods.

Sponsor Oakland International Co-Founder, Sallie Attwell said: “We were delighted to once again continue our support of the Free From Christmas Awards and send our many congratulations to Tesco, and to all Free From Christmas Awards 2024 category winners.”

A Certified B Corporation business Oakland International is a total supply chain solutions specialist and a leader in direct to consumer, case consolidation, contract packing, storage and distribution, food tempering and brand development support for all types of food, servicing diverse markets across the UK and Ireland.

Full details of all category winners can be found on their website www.freefromfoodawards.co.uk

Liverpool based Supply Chain Solution Ltd, will visit Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam to establish and improve Supply Chains for UK Food and Drink Exporters.  They will visit Importers, Distributors plus warehousing and logistics companies in South East Asia.  They are representing members of the UK food and drink exporters association along with members of the UK Frozen Food Federation.

 

In addition to these visits, they will be creating mini vlogs about the trip and a comprehensive report on their findings which will be published as a company presentation.  The aim is to provide a “deep dive” into the facilities and logistics services per country so that exporters can not only see the facilities, but can have access to data, storage and distribution services on a national level.

 

On the 27^th November 24 , Supply Chain Solution Ltd’s  Director Les Wright will deliver a digital presentation to representatives of the Easyfresh group who are established in 220 Countries.  Les said “ It’s a great privilege to be asked to deliver this presentation, and am really looking forward to it. Am determined to promote the best of UK Food and Drink Exporters and come up with solutions to increasingly difficult logistics issues. We are taking samples of British products out there and have arranged meetings with Key importers from these countries to see if they like the products. If so this is the first stage of the process of securing International trade from the UK to these developing markets and providing the logistics platform for exporters to succeed”

Managing director Shaun Nugent founded Emissis in a bid to tackle climate change by drawing upon his electrical mechanical and cooling engineering background to develop energy-saving devices that would cut energy usage and promote sustainability.

 

But what was Shaun’s inspiration for Emissis? This article will explore Shaun’s passions for nature, innovation and sustainability and look at what the future holds for the Stokesley-based company.

 

The Beginning

 

‘Emissis’ is a blend of Greek and Latin, with central themes like emissions, energy, and reduction, a fitting name for Shaun’s vision.

 

The British Bluebell is a symbol of the fragility of nature in the face of climate change. Source: The Guardian

 

The visual representation of the Emissis brand took its inspiration from the natural environment. While hiking, Shaun was drawn to the British Bluebell and was immediately impressed with the richly coloured flower. To Shaun, the flower was more than just a part of the landscape; it symbolised an urgency in addressing climate challenges.

 

British Bluebells are sensitive to temperature increases and may face extinction due to global warming. Source: Science Daily.

 

By linking its identity to the colour of this emblematic flower, the Emissis brand was positioned to reflect its mission for fostering a sustainable future.

 

The Journey Towards Net Zero

Emissis began its journey towards reducing carbon emissions, with the development of several innovative energy-saving devices that would significantly reduce energy use and help its clients combat climate change.

 

Since its inception in 2020, Emissis has helped many private and public sectors, save energy costs and unlock the benefits of reducing carbon emissions across their operations.

 

The Emissis client base stretches across many sectors including: BAE, BP, Hays Sodexo, Network Rail and Virgin Media.

 

Expansion in Europe

In 2024, Emissis opened a second office in Switzerland to help European organisations benefit from its range of innovative energy-saving devices.

 

By extending its reach into Switzerland, Emissis aims to leverage the country’s strong commitment to sustainable practices and robust environmental regulations. This initiative promises to bring proven, effective energy solutions to Swiss companies, empowering them to reduce their carbon footprint while optimising energy use significantly.

 

What the Future Holds

 

Fuelling their vision is the strategic partnership with Univers. This collaboration is much more than an alliance; it is a powerhouse combining decades of expertise and forward-thinking solutions.

 

Together, they have launched enPact, an energy-saving solution to revolutionise energy efficiency. The new groundbreaking solution combines the world’s most comprehensive decarbonisation system with the unique energy carbon saving technology from Emissis and promises to reduce energy consumption by up to 20%, steering companies closer to zero-carbon operations.

 

Organisations adopting Emissis solutions will not just be participating in reducing carbon emissions; they will be part of a broader movement towards a sustainable future that will benefit present and future generations.

 

Emissis is a leading energy and cleantech company helping private and public sector businesses to unlock the benefits of reducing carbon emissions and energy use. Helping organisations to understand how to use proven modern technology, and support services, to transition to net zero carbon operations.

 

www.emissis.co.uk

Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has won the prestigious Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards (Q Awards).

 

The company also picked up ten product awards including two for its Birchstead range of meats, six for Sysco own label products and a Gold award for its Shredded Mushroom Meat, which was also Highly Commended in the Foodservice Product of the Year category.

 

Paul Nieduszynski, CEO at Sysco GB, said: “Once again, our investment in product development has paid dividends. We won awards in eight different categories, showcasing the breadth of our NPD. What’s particularly pleasing is that we won two awards for our newly expanded Birchstead range.

 

“As a business, we’ve made it clear that we will continue to innovate to lead our sector in delivering the products that customers want, and that help them create menus that stand out from the competition.”

 

The complete list of award-winning products:

 

• Cakes and Desserts – Sysco Premium Burnt Basque Cheesecake
• Meat – Birchstead Reserve 28 Day Dry Aged Beef Ribeye Steak
• Meat – Birchstead 28 Day Aged Beef T-Bone Steak
• Meat – Sysco Classic Cooked Chicken Teriyaki
• Vegan Products and Alternatives – Sysco Premium Fishless Fishcake
• Beverages – Sysco Premium Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice with Bits
• Condiments and Dressings – Sysco Tomato Ketchup
• Cooking Sauces, Dry Goods and Pre-Prepped Ingredients – Sysco Classic Spiced Garlic & Herb Seasoning
• Pizza, Pies and Pastries – La Boulangerie Doughball with Sourdough
• Fresh Produce – Gold Award and Highly Commended Foodservice Product of the Year – Shredded Mushroom Meat