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We are delighted to share this crucial information derived from our membership accident statistics for 2022. This data gained represents 37,584 employees within our industry.
This report provides an excellent management tool and enables our members to benchmark their companies occupational safety & health (OSH) performance against other BFFF members within the same sector.
We hope you find this report useful, to view the report please see the link below:
Members may be interested in attending a free webinar hosted by Roythornes Solicitors on a the very topical subject of ‘Green washing’.
There has been a rapid increase in the application and use of eco-labels and claims by food and drink businesses that their products are ‘environmentally friendly’. Consumer pressure and retailer strategies have forced many food manufacturers to rethink their recent promotional strategies. But the danger of ‘greenwashing’ is never far away, and new guidelines mean that manufacturers need to take much more care about claims they make. The Competition and Marketing Authority’s ‘Green Claims Code’ is already out there and regulation could well follow. With potentially much stronger enforcement measures on the way, food manufacturers need to be working now on their claims and ensuring their supply chains are as compliant as they are. In an insightful webinar with practical examples and guidance, the Regulatory team from Roythornes will summarise the current position and take a look into what could be a more regulated future in relation to ‘green’ claims and food products.
To register for this free and insightful webinar please follow this link
As more and more employees turn up to work on e-bikes and e-scooters BFFF member companies need to ensure this technology is not increasing the risk of fire and safe evacuation.
It has been reported this week that the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about a dangerous brand of e-bike battery – UPP – that has been linked to a number of fires across England.
Four online marketplaces have been issued with Withdrawal Notices which require them, in their roles as distributors of the product, to stop supplying the UPP battery. OPSS has also issued a Withdrawal Notice to 20 sellers directly and has also issued a Withdrawal Notice to the China-based manufacturer.
Consumers are being advised not to use the battery and contact the seller for further redress. Batteries can also be disposed of in local household recycling centres, however consumers should check first with their local centre if they accept this type of battery.
Graham Russell, Chief Executive of OPSS said:
We consider these UPP batteries to be dangerous, and that is why we are taking this action to stop them being supplied. Consumers need to be aware of the risk of these batteries failing, and the potential fatal consequences that can occur. If anyone owns one, they should not use it and contact the seller for redress.
To see the full product safety report, follow the link below:
Product Safety Report: UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay and Made in China (2401-0083) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For over 115 years, Petit Forestier has kept pace with changes throughout society, consistently evolving to meet the challenges of its sector.
Today the European leader in refrigeration continues to reinvent itself and has set ambitious targets to switch 40% of its fleet to electric power and 70% of its new vehicles by 2030 to reduce its carbon footprint by 25%.
In pursuit of these objectives, Petit Forestier is providing further training for all its employees, on topics ranging from the challenges of the energy transition to the fundamentals of electric vehicles including recharging facilities and customer relations.
Sam Hargreaves, Regional Business Development Manager (North) and Ian Derrick, Refrigeration Director at Petit Forestier recently attended one of the group’s training sessions in Villepinte, France. Sam said: “It was a great opportunity to learn more about the group’s electric vehicle offerings. There are lots of changes to things such as insurance with electric vehicles, so it’s great to have that first-hand knowledge to be able to guide our customers and help them make informed decisions for their business.”
Neale Brothwood, Managing Director at Petit Forestier UK and Ireland explained: “As a business, we’re seeing a change in the customer landscape. Businesses have their own sustainability targets they need to meet, and by adapting and meeting their demand we can help them on this journey. The investment goes beyond our vehicle offering we are also upskilling staff at all our depots to provide the same level of expert knowledge across both vehicle types and improving our depot infrastructures to support customers in-house.”
Additionally, Petit Forestier is launching a range of tools to guide customers on transitioning from Diesel to Electric vehicles. This includes a guide, offering one-to-one workshops and a total cost of ownership tool that enables the Sales team to demonstrate to operators the difference in cost per mile/ km and the carbon emission savings that can be achieved when adopting electric vehicles. Not only does the tool consider the vehicle itself, but also the size of the refrigerated body, refrigeration unit and drops per day.
Customers are already starting to benefit from this support. The group recently instigated a ‘Go Green’ workshop to guide their long-standing customer Greencore through a transition to an alternative-fuelled vehicle leading to the purchase of its first 3.5t Renault Master ZE. Jeremy Fitton, Head of Logistics, Network and Transport for Greencore, added: “Petit Forestier truly understands the alternative fuelled vehicles landscape, including the additional requirements of BEV, CNG and Hydrogen vehicles, both fiscally and operationally.”
Brakes has kicked off its Veganuary campaign with the launch of a new Sysco Simply Plant Based range.
The Sysco Simply Plant Based range will initially launch with five plant-based centre of plate products that provide delicious alternatives to meat, including savoury tarts like Sysco Simply Sweet Potato & Red Onion Marmalade Seeded Tart as well as a Sysco Simply Chestnut & Seed Roast.
Over the next 18 months, Sysco Simply Plant Based will grow to more than 50 products as it expands to include cakes and desserts, vegan sausage rolls and other meat-free alternatives.
Supporting the launch is a broader, comprehensive programme to allow foodservice businesses to capitalise on Veganuary, the annual celebration of plant-based food.
With around one in every 10 Brits previously having taken part in Veganuary*, the event has become an important feature on January menus. In response to the increasing popularity, Brakes has created a Veganuary 2024 section of its website, showcasing the reasons to get involved and offering a support package for customers who want to.
From recipe ideas to videos and from menu templates to promotions, the extensive new section brings together everything customers could want to capitalise on Veganuary. There are even some cocktail ideas to beat the post-Christmas blues.
With a growing interest in healthy lifestyle choices and the reduction of meat and animal product consumption in the UK, particularly among young consumers, meat-free food ranges and healthier options will become even more important in the British market in years to come.
Mandy Van Hagen, Marketing Food Manager, Brakes commented: “Veganuary is a great time to showcase plant-based menus and appeal to a wide audience of not only non-meat eaters, but also those looking for a healthy start to the year. Our new Sysco Simply Plant plant-based products can elevate menus, provide choices, and meet the demand for diverse and sustainable food options.”
Visit https://www.brake.co.uk/inspirational-food/special-occasions/veganuary for more information and to access the support materials.
Due to an influx of donations Oakland International and Attwell Farm Park’s support of Hope4’s Winter Coats Campaign has been extended and will now finish on Wednesday 17th January.
Lorry loads of warm coats and clothing have already made their way to children and vulnerable people, including adults, in the Ukraine and Moldova, and as winter temperatures start to drop time is of the essence. Partnering in support of Hope4’s Winter Coats Campaign, Oakland International is providing the transport to its partner depot in Chisinau, Moldova, from where all donations will be distributed to help children keep warm this winter.
Hope4 Trustee Laura Croudace said: “As a parent it has been overwhelming to see people supporting the work of Hope4 to ensure children and vulnerable people in Moldova, and Ukrainian refugees, are kept warm this winter. No parent ever wants to see their child suffering and cold, and the team at Hope4 are doing everything possible to keep children warm.
“It has been amazing to partner with Attwell Farm Park and Oakland International to collaborate with communities sending in coats and warm clothes, seeing people drop off items at the farm. Thank you to everyone who donated coats.”
Oakland International have several collection points around the UK and through their direct Hope4 supply route guarantee all donations will reach those in need.
Please donate any unwanted good quality used winter coats, warm clothing, hats, scarves, and gloves, which can all be dropped off at Attwell Farm Park in Beoley, Redditch, and new items can be ordered online and sent direct to Oakland International at the following address: Winter Coat Campaign, Oakland International, Seafield Lane, Beoley, Redditch, B98 9DB.
People can also donate via their fundraising page to enable them to buy children’s coats: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/coats4christmas
Laura added: “We are still fundraising to buy snowsuits for babies and toddlers, as this was a gap in our collection of used items. Anyone able to donate will ensure we can buy items needed to ensure little noses and toes are kept warm as temperatures continue to drop to -10c currently. And above all, thank you to everyone for helping Hope4.”
Supported by private donors who cover all operating costs Hope4 provides immediate and urgent support to Ukrainian refugees and very poor families in Moldova and the Ukraine, and works to change the impact of poverty, crime, and conflict for so many people here in the UK, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania
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