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BRAKES CELEBRATES PRIDE

Posted on June 8, 2022 by clare.twiss@brake.co.uk

Brakes has announced its most ambitious Pride programme, as the annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community gets underway in June. Leading the campaign is the launch of a network of support champions in every site across Sysco GB, including Brakes and Sysco Speciality Group, which will be delivered through the organisation’s Spectrum programme, which was created to support LGBTQ+ colleagues.

In June, every Brakes’ site will have a stand offering advice to Brakes’ colleagues with Spectrum members on hand to answer questions. Demonstrating its commitment to driving long-term understanding of the issues and needs of the LGBTQ+ community, Brakes Learning and Development team has developed an on-demand training course to help lines managers to better understand the specific needs of LGBTQ+ colleagues.

Brakes will change its social media logos, not just for June, but for the whole of the coming year to highlight the ongoing need to support diversity and inclusion both within its business and across the country as a whole. In addition, the Aylesford depot will join the company’s head office in Ashford by painting a ‘Pride’ pedestrian crossing as a permanent reminder of the importance of recognising and embracing diversity.

Brakes will join together with other Sysco companies on 8 June to take part in Sysco’s Global Pride Day, as it celebrates the importance of diversity across the world.

Margaret Gooch, Sysco GB HR Director, said: “Having a diverse and engaged workforce is incredibly important to our business and we recognise how important it is to show support not just in June, but across the entire year. We are very pleased to be launching new initiatives, including training and development opportunities that will make a lasting contribution to how diversity is viewed within Brakes.”

Alvin Engutsamy, Chair of the Spectrum group at Brakes said: “We are very proud of the work that our Spectrum team does in raising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues at Brakes. Our Pride programme will ensure that, across the business, our colleagues can access the support and information that they need. We hope that the work we do will inspire companies across the sector to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.”

As part of its programme, Brakes will be fundraising for ATK, which supports displaced LGBTQ+ young people, providing safe homes and a better future.

EXPERIENCING MEANS UNDERSTANDING: WAGNER SHOWS LIVE AT FEUERTRUTZ 2022 HOW FIRE PROTECTION WITH OXYGEN REDUCTION WORKS

Posted on June 8, 2022January 9, 2026 by carl.bryan@wagner-uk.com

At FeuerTrutz 2022 in Nuremberg on June 29 and 30, WAGNER will be presenting its individual fire protection solutions, which are used worldwide in areas such as warehouses/logistics, data centers or museums and archives. Among other things, the expert relies on active fire prevention with oxygen reduction. Visitors can experience how this system works live at the booth. In addition, Matthias Dorsch, Head of Market Solution Management, will be speaking at the expert forum “BIM goes Fire Protection” on June 30 about “BIM in plant fire protection: from theory to practice”.

Langenhagen. Oxygen reduction as an effective fire protection solution: This is how WAGNER ensures extra safety for customers all over the world. The OxyReduct^® system is used for active fire prevention in combination with early fire detection. The plant manufacturer will be demonstrating exactly how oxygen reduction works live at Booth 317 in Hall 4A from June 29 to 30, 2022. Visitors can experience fire behavior in an oxygen-reduced atmosphere in an OxyReduct^® booth.

Another focus at the WAGNER booth is the earliest possible fire detection with TITANUS^® air sampling smoke detectors, which form the basis of every individual solution. The experts will also present on site where modern gas extinguishing systems are used and how the VisuLAN^® organization and hazard management system controls and centrally maps a wide range of safety-relevant systems.

“We offer fire protection as a holistic solution. Trendsetting. Worldwide. Our fire protection solutions are always based on the individual analysis of the risks prevailing in the protected area as well as the customer’s protection goals. Regardless of whether it is a small archive or a huge high-bay warehouse: Our customers receive an individual and efficient solution with systems for active fire prevention or firefighting in combination with early fire detection,” says Dipl.-Ing. Steffen Springer, Managing Director, WAGNER Group GmbH.

With a global network of locations and strong partners, the Hanover-based company offers the better solution in fire protection all over the world and can draw on a broad reference portfolio.

The professional exchange will also not be neglected at Germany’s largest trade fair for plant engineering fire protection. At the specialist forum “BIM goes Fire Protection” on June 30, Matthias Dorsch, Division Manager Market Solution Management at WAGNER, will speak about “BIM in plant engineering fire protection: from theory to practice.“

SPEAKER LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR STAR REFRIGERATION’S 2022 ROADSHOW

Posted on June 8, 2022 by

Presentation topics and speakers have been revealed for Star’s two half-day Roadshow events taking place in June.

The cooling and heating specialist presenters for Star Refrigeration 2022 Roadshow have been announced. Star’s roadshow will provide an opportunity for companies to get ahead of the curve with current issues facing the industry. The half-day CPD certified events will take place in Aberdeen on the 14th June and Glasgow on the 16th June and the presentations are free to attend for end-users operating refrigeration and heating equipment.

Star’s Roadshow speakers will provide information on energy and carbon reduction, legal compliance, proposed changes to the F-gas regulation, heat pumps and Health & Safety. Presenters will be supported by the wider Star team to offer practical and technical guidance that will help businesses address the challenges they are facing.

Calum Mckenzie, Star Refrigeration’s Regional Manager – Scotland, said, “We are delighted to announce our line-up of speakers for this year’s event. Our team of Star engineering and energy specialists have years of expertise and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to help businesses transition towards net zero. We look forward to meeting delegates from across a variety of industries including temperature controlled logistics, HVAC, pharma, food manufacturing and leisure and ice.”

Arguably the most topical subject facing the UK right now is the soaring price of energy, affected by issues such as the war in Ukraine, Brexit, and Covid. This brings a renewed focus on energy reduction and operational efficiency whilst still achieving the business’s required results. Star’s Regional Sales Manager for Scotland, Euan Duncan, will lead a presentation on energy optimisation, including a range of tools and techniques to measure and reduce energy consumption and improve overall plant performance.

A proposed revision to the European Commission’s F-gas Regulation was published in April 2022. Attendees have requested a session advising on the F-gas Regulation and refrigeration compliance, and Star has delivered. Adam Strachan, Process Cooling Technical Sales Specialist, will deliver a presentation explaining what the proposed changes could mean for businesses. This is a must-see seminar for any company still relying on f-gases in refrigeration equipment.

Stuart Webb will deliver a presentation titled ‘Future Refrigerants – What are the options?. As Star’s CO2 Market Manager, Stuart has over 15 years of experience working in the industry and is best positioned to advise refrigeration end-users who wish to future-proof their plants by moving away from f-gases to natural refrigerants including CO2 and ammonia. Stuart will run through case studies of projects from different sectors using sustainable cooling technology and will provide best practice guidelines.

Heat pumps were another popular topic requested by attendees. Star Renewable Energy Manager, Nicky Cowan has worked alongside industry and the Scottish Government to implement country–wide decarbonising strategies using water source heat pump technology. He will present on the benefits of heat pumps and heat recovery systems. Nicky will share his expertise on how businesses can capture and reuse waste heat to provide heating and hot water. He will also go into the advantages of using large scale heat pumps for district heating and provide examples of current successful projects including the award-winning Queens Quay heat pump in Clydebank and Bristol’s City Council heat pump.

All roadshow attendees will receive a CPD Diploma as proof of the learning received on the day. They can also book a one-to-one session with one of Star’s experts following the presentations.

Grab the last remaining free tickets for the Glasgow and Aberdeen events at https://star-refrigeration-roadshow-2022-scotland.eventbrite.co.uk . All registrants will be entered into a draw with a chance to win one of two £150 ‘Dining Out Gift Card’.

READY FOR ROUND TWO? TYSON FURY EXPANDS ENERGY DRINKS RANGE WITH ICE STICKS LAUNCH

Posted on June 8, 2022 by mel.matson@iceland.co.uk

Ready to hit summer as hard as the world heavyweight champion? Now you can with Furocity by Tyson Fury Energy Ice Sticks, available at Iceland and The Food Warehouse.

Perfect for an energizing treat in the summer sun, the Furocity by Tyson Fury Energy Ice Sticks are ideal for a post-bbq pick me up fit for The Gypsy King himself. The icy flavours pack a punch full of flavour, contain no added sugar and are available now. Customers can get Original, Sour Cherry Kick, Apple Punch and Blue Raspberry, for just £3.00 for four.

Earlier this year Fury issued a direct challenge to the energy drink industry’s big hitters, branding them ‘a bunch of dossers’ as he launched his own brand-new range, and now, he’s extended that challenge to the ice lolly industry.

Customers still chasing that energy drink hit, can do so with the Furocity Energy Drinks, including Original, Black & Blue Raspberry, Sour Cherry Knockout and Sour Apple Punch. Just £1.50 each, with sugar free variants coming soon, each flavour is available to buy now as a single can and will be available as multipacks soon.

The Furocity by Tyson Fury Energy Drinks contain less than half (4.3g per 100ml) the sugar of both Red Bull (11g per 100ml) and Monster (11g per 100ml) and are below the Government’s sugar tax threshold as well as HFSS compliant.

After being released earlier this year, shoppers are already raving about them with one product review saying¹; “Fantastic, best energy drink ever! Great before going to the gym or before an intense workout. I love the Original flavour as it’s not as overwhelming as other popular energy drinks. 10/10!”

Tyson Fury said: “In February, I launched my range of energy drinks and unlike my opponents, Furocity packs a real punch. With summer on the way, I wanted an ice lolly that’d give to give you the boost you need to be at your best, hit your day and make every moment count. All the other ice lolly brands out there are a bunch of dossers.

“I’ve already proved I can dominate both the boxing ring and the energy drinks market so watch out other ice lolly brands, I’m coming for you. Just like in my boxing career, I’m here to win.”

The sticks are being sold at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. All are below the Government’s sugar tax threshold and are HFSS compliant.

Customers can shop the range online and in store at Iceland and The Food Warehouse.

Products in the new range include:

Furocity Original Energy Sticks 4pk (£3.00, 4pk)
Furocity Blue Raspberry Energy Sticks 4pk (£3.00, 4pk)
Furocity Sour Apple Punch Energy Ice Sticks 4pk (£3.00, 4pk)
Furocity Sour Cherry Kick Energy Sticks 4pk (£3.00, 4pk)

SOUPOLOGIE SECURES NATIONAL TESCO LISTING FOR INNOVATIVE, ECO-FRIENDLY, FROZEN SOUPER CUBES RANGE

Posted on June 8, 2022 by

Soupologie, the UK’s leading superfood, vegan and free-from soup brand, has secured its first national supermarket listing for its first-to-market Souper Cubes range. Launching into the plant based section of the frozen aisle of 186 Tesco stores this month, each of the Souper Cubes products offers consumers six 150g frozen cubes of fresh soup, three full servings, and come in two of its best-selling flavours, Carrot & Turmeric and Pea & Leak (RRP. £3.50). They will also be available this month from wholesalers including CLF, Health Store, Whole Good and Suma.

Bringing a truly innovative ‘eco-soup’ concept to the UK market, the Souper Cubes range boasts a host of benefits across taste and convenience, whilst minimising food waste. The soup is flash frozen from fresh, locking in all the nutrients and making them a fresher alternative to ambient soups. They can be cooked from frozen in the microwave or on the hob in just five minutes, with no need to add anything or blend.

Pre portioned for convenience, consumers just heat up what they need and store the remainder for up to a year, ensuring zero food waste, with the packaging also plastic free and fully compostable.

Anastasia Argent, Head of NPD at Soupologie, says, “At Soupologie we’re always looking to innovate the world of healthy nutritious food and we’re extremely proud of our frozen Souper Cubes range, which does just that. Freezing allows us to offer our consumers a convenient way of storing our soups in a long life format, one that has absolutely no compromise on taste, nutrition and freshness, whilst also helping the consumer to reduce food waste and therefore also maximise affordability. Food waste has been a real focus for us at Soupologie, with frozen offering a fantastic solution here, and we’ve also worked hard to ensure the packaging of our Souper Cubes range is plastic-free and fully compostable, so the range is a real ‘eco-first’ for the UK soup category. We’re thrilled to have the support of Tesco as we expand our range into the frozen sector which we feel is ripe for growth and exciting innovation.”

Soupologie is a family business that launched to market in 2012, setting out to become the leading, go-to brand for delicious, free-from, nutritious plant-based food. Every Soupologie product is uniquely free from the 14 main allergens and have all green ‘traffic lights’; meaning they are low in fats, sugars, salt, carbs and calories. Find out more: Soupologie.com / @soupologie

NCSC WEBINARS TO HELP IMPROVE CYBER SECURITY

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Neesha Ramsingh-Cleary

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are running 1-hour webinars in June to help businesses improve their cyber security. They are specifically aimed at small organisations, although anyone is welcome to join, and you don’t have to be from an IT or technical background.

You can register for each of the events listed below, here

11.30 Monday 13th June – Cyber Aware for Sole Traders & Micro-Businesses
Learn how to protect yourself or your small organisation online including passwords and 2-Step Verification (2SV).

11.30 Thursday 16th June – Cyber Security for Small Organisations
How to improve your cyber security; affordable, practical advice for organisations.

13.00 Wednesday 22nd June – Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials helps you to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to cyber security.

You can also stay up to date with the latest information and events from the NCSC through the Subscription Centre.

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