If dairy products make their way into your life, you are most likely using a product provided to you by Royal FrieslandCampina (RFC).

Royal FrieslandCampina is a globally recognised company with a rich history spanning over 150 years.

Their diverse portfolio includes milk, baby and infant food, dairy drinks, yoghurts, desserts, cheese, butter, cream, milk powder, and numerous other dairy ingredients.

Following a merger in 2008 that brought together more than 24,000 employees across 38 offices with distribution networks in over 100 countries, RFC faced challenges in maintaining compliance with varied GFSI and retailer technical standards.

Integrating Safefood 360° allowed RFC to streamline these processes through a single, cost-effective software solution, providing complete supply chain oversight and standardised workflows across their global supplier network.

Throughout the integration process, Safefood 360° teams collaborated closely with RFC team members at all levels, from individual business units to the corporate business group, to ensure optimal platform use and continuous improvement, achieving success against key business objectives.

Discover the full story here: https://safefood360.com/resources/friesland-campina-food-safety-success/

Brunel European has strengthened its foothold in the Amazon food and drink logistics sector with a recent milestone: a major contract with a prominent Spanish food retailer for door-to-door temperature-controlled transport. This new partnership involved full-load shipments from Spain directly to Brunel European’s Amazon fulfillment hub in the UK.

The goods were meticulously unpacked, palletized, sorted, and labeled to meet Amazon’s specifications before being processed through Brunel’s Amazon booking portal. The end-to-end service, including customs handling in both Spain and the UK, enabled seamless delivery to Amazon in just six days.

Take a look at our services when it comes to arrangingShipping, Customs Clearance and Delivery of Perishable Goods – here

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For more information about Brunel European’s Amazon fulfillment services, contact mike@brunelshipping.co.uk.

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, held its first Apprenticeship Awards on October 24, with Jack Jarvis taking the Providers Choice Award.

 

The Providers Choice Award resulted from a nomination by providers and HR Business Partners. They chose the winner and presented it at a ceremony at the Staverton Park Hotel in Daventry.

 

Other recognitions included:

 

• Shining Star—given to James Yarrow, who has embraced the apprenticeship most effectively and taken the next step in his career progression. Line managers nominated the candidate, and the HR Business Partners decided the winner again.
• Early Bird Award – presented to Amy Roberts, who finished her apprenticeship in record time.
• Outstanding Result – given to Loredana Ionita, who has worked hard to achieve extraordinary results in written assignments.

 

The Apprentice Awards capped off a unique series of events that took place from the morning into the early afternoon. These included two guest speakers, a quiz and picture challenge, and messages of appreciation from XPO to the apprentices gathered on the day.

 

Lynn Brown, vice president – human resources – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “We want to congratulate all our 51 apprentices, especially our award winners who have already made outstanding contributions to the business. These individuals have gone above and beyond in their work and commitment to XPO, and each of them has been highly successful in their relevant fields. We look forward to working with them in the time ahead and watching their careers progress.”

 

The apprentices have taken roles across XPO, with six in finance—two of whom are level 7 CIMAs—five in HR, with one extra apprentice waiting to enrol, three Traffic Office apprentices, and three HGV technicians—the latter two filling entry-level apprentice roles. After completing their apprenticeships, a high percentage of incumbents have gone on to be promoted or enrolled on another apprenticeship, taking their development and career opportunities to the next level, thanks to this investment.

 

There are also 30 apprentices working towards Leadership and Management qualifications, with an additional six waiting to enrol. One apprentice is in Safety, Health, and Environment, one is working towards a Chartered Management degree, and one is working towards a Digital and Technology degree. Two apprentices are also working towards a Supply Chain Management degree.

 

The split between male and female apprentices is almost 50/50, with 25 women and 26 men in current XPO apprenticeships.

 

XPO Logistics is a leading innovative supply chain company in Europe, offering end-to-end logistics solutions that combine full-truckload, less-than-truckload, pallet distribution, last-mile delivery, global freight forwarding, and warehousing services. The company tailors its solutions to the specific needs of its customers in a wide range of industrial and consumer sectors.

 

As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s customer base.

ATP Director Peter Turone stated: “ATP’s collaboration with Oakland International has been a real success delivering a wide variety of the premium fresh produce needed for Grubby’s food boxes, and is the result of teamwork, dedication, and a shared passion and vision to deliver excellence.”

During a recent visit to Valefresco Ltd., a major produce partner to ATP, the day was spent amongst crops where the aroma of fresh basil filled the air and served as a reminder of the importance of sustainable farming. Valefresco is a major supplier of green salads and vegetables such as pak choi, spinach, salad leaves, and herbs including fresh basil grown in water-efficient vertical farms. Grubby’s team was able to see firsthand the desire, commitment and enthusiasm driving British farming, witnessing the complete fresh produce process from farm to table.

Added Peter: “Farming, often passed down through the generations, comes with its own set of unique challenges, from Brexit to COVID-19, to increasingly unpredictable weather, yet despite these hurdles our growers remain resilient, producing exceptional crops that help us deliver quality time and time again for our customers. Here’s to many more years of ATP and Oakland International collaboration delivering incredible fresh produce to Grubby’s customers!”

Grubby’s team expressed how the farm visit had deepened their admiration for the effort behind each recipe box, appreciating the dedication of farmers, ATP, Oakland International, and the entire supply chain.

Martin Holden-White Founder and CEO of Grubby said: “A huge thanks to Oakland International whose relentless effort in refining packing operations has allowed us to deliver well over 100,000 boxes and approximately 500,000 meals. Their consistent ‘can-do’ attitude has allowed us to expand recipe choices and add additional delivery days. It’s great to work with a team that thrives on challenges and continues to raise the bar.

“Additionally, a special thanks to Peter and the ATP team for their role in building strong supplier relationships, adapting to new challenges, and ensuring that top-quality produce arrives in every Grubby box week after week. This commitment to quality and innovation is helping Grubby gear up for the busy seasons ahead, with exciting supplier partnerships in the making.”