Family Business and total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International have been shortlisted in the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards for the Sustainable Business – Refrigerated Transport Operator Of The Year 2025 category.

The Cold Chain Sustainability Awards honour businesses, facilities, and individuals driving sustainable progress through innovation, collaboration, and investment into significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, plastic, and other forms of waste.

Selected as a finalist in the Refrigerated Transport Operator of the Year Award category acknowledges Oakland International’s commitment to reducing their environmental footprint and climate impact of their fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles.

Oakland International Co-Founder Dean Attwell stated: “We are thrilled to be finalists in the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards, recognising our efforts towards making our fleet and sites fully sustainable, including our staff vehicles.

“Through investment and innovation, we are currently the only transport operator in the UK to have a 100 per cent electric fleet, and the only refrigerated transport operator holding ‘B Corp’ status reflecting our focus and commitment to the environment and to sustainability.”

A Certified B Corporation business and experts in saving food and non-food products from going to waste via their distress load management service, Oakland International is aiming to be the first business within their sector to reach net zero.

As a specialist and leader in direct-to-consumer services, case consolidation, contract packing, storage and distribution, food tempering, and brand development support for all types of food, Oakland International service markets across the UK and Ireland.

In February 2025, EU Poultry s.r.o. (parent company of Qualis Trade Ltd) successfully completed the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety audit and increased the certificate level to AA, the highest level within this type of audit!

The processing company passed the BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard) audit at the beginning of the year. BRC is one of the most prestigious world standards for food safety. It sets strict requirements for quality control, hygiene and risk management. EU Poultry s.r.o. already defended its BRC certificate in 2024 with a better result than in 2023. However, the company set itself the ambitious goal of achieving an even higher score that year. It successfully completed the BRCGS audit and increased the certificate level to excellent AA.

Obtaining this certificate at the AA level confirms that the company’s products meet the highest international safety and quality standards. It is the result of the coordinated work of a team of professionals led by Yuliya Dzemiantsei, CEO of the company’s production plant. “This is an important milestone in the development of the company and a clear proof of our focus on uncompromising quality. I believe that this will further strengthen the trust of our customers and at the same time open up new opportunities in the global market,” said Yuliya Dzemiantsei.

For the processing of chicken meat, EU Poultry s.r.o. uses state-of-the-art equipment, primarily from the Netherlands and Germany. The plant undergoes regular internal inspections, and the company cooperates with the accredited company Eurofins Laboratories for testing samples. In addition to the BRC AA level certificate, EU Poultry s.r.o. also holds a Halal certificate and also from the world leader in inspection, testing and certification SGS.

Biogenic Carbon Dioxide captured from Anaerobic Digestion will be available from Blended Products this summer, offering businesses a sustainable, plant-based alternative to traditional CO₂.

ADCO₂, derived entirely from plant-based matter through anaerobic digestion, presents a solution for industries looking to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining efficiency.

With increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, ADCO₂ provides ISBT quality renewable CO₂ that supports businesses committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and environmental responsibility. Companies using ADCO₂ could report lower Scope 3 emissions in sustainability disclosures, improving ESG scores.

Unlike conventional CO₂, which often originates from fossil fuels or ammonia production, ADCO₂ is produced from organic, renewable sources, aligning with global sustainability goals and net-zero ambitions.

Why ADCO₂? The Key Benefits for Businesses

• Plant-based–Made entirely from vegetable and plant matter and currently going through Vegan, Plant-based and Vegetarian Certification.
• Carbon Footprint Reduction – A renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional CO₂ sources which derive from fossil fuels.
• Eco-Friendly Production – Harnessing the power of anaerobic digestion to create high-quality carbon dioxide.
• Versatile Applications – Ideal for industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and more.
• Food-grade standard/ISBT certified.

Alongside a dedicated working group of leading experts from the biogas and carbon capture sectors, Blended Products has been working hard to push the agenda of biogas and carbon capture, and partner with a UK-based AD plant to create this unique product. “ADCO₂ offers companies a tangible way to make a positive environmental impact while meeting their operational needs,” said Caroline Hunter, Head of Commercial at Blended Products Ltd. “By choosing ADCO₂, businesses can actively reduce their reliance on fossil fuel-derived CO₂ and contribute to a greener future.”

Be the First to Experience ADCO₂

ADCO₂ will be available from Summer 2025, and businesses can now register their interest to receive early updates and exclusive insights ahead of its launch.

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