Are you compliant with the new food import rules that came into force this year?

Since April 2024, new checks at the border on POAO (Products of Animal Origin) goods from the EU were introduced. Our specialist food stuffs customs department can ensure you are fully compliant with all the changes for a seamless customs clearance process.

Food Imports, Drinks, Alcohol and Perishable Goods are highly specialised and require extra levels of care and attention. With extensive experience in this area, Brunel are experts when it comes to arranging transport, Customs Clearance and delivery of these products and have won a number of awards in this sector.

Brunel have a key understanding of the various logistics and temperature controlled issues that come with cool chain and supply chain management operation.

Perishable & Food Stuff Supply Chain Specialists at Dover

We provide a full range of services to ensure the proper conditions and compliance of a wide range of perishables across the supply chain. With carefully chosen partners we can service the food and beverage industry from origin to destination by working with our air freight and road freight divisions and by planning the most economical and cost-effective routes for each shipment.

Our Perishable Customs Services include:

• • Full DEFRA / PEACH compliance
  • IPAFFS
  • CHED Applications (including payment of CHED fees on your behalf)
  • Low risk /medium /high risk food consultation service
  • Food tariff classification service
  • POAO Customs Broker Specialists
  • Local Port Health and CVED specialists
  • Customs Clearance in all UK Ports
  • Direct access to all UK Sea & Air Port systems
  • Nationwide & European Refrigerated Transport
  • Global presence for Worldwide Supply Chain
  • Full Deferment Facility
  • Free Expert advice on all Shipping or Documentation
  • 24 hour / 7 days a week availability

Brunel Smart Clear

Brunel have developed our own “Brunel Smart Clear” technology that seamlessly links to our EU brokerage partners – ensuring smooth clearance at Dover. We have spent over 2 years developing this software that specialises in the clearance of food stuffs with multiple tariff headings, with 16 brokers and customs badges at all airports and seaports. Brunel have a solution for all your supply chain requirements.

 

Brunel Shipping and Brunel European’s unrivalled service helps prevent downtime in the supply chain process. Shipments are monitored, tracked and actioned by a dedicated member of our team. Communication is maximised with the client to ensure that you are fully aware of the status of each shipment throughout transit.

For more information visit – https://brunelshipping.co.uk/perishables.html

 

Rupert Ashby, the BFFF’s CEO has been representing member views at a meeting of a global coalition in Paris this week. The BFFF joined the Move to -15°C Coalition earlier this year to ensure that members voices, evidence, experience and concerns are heard by participants across the world as the exciting prospect of a review of frozen food storage temperatures takes centre stage in sustainability talks and plans.

 

As ever though, depending on your product, and due to varying legislation across the world, these things are not always that simple.

 

Rupert Ashby has written an article covering all aspects of the issue and the BFFFs stance which can be read here https://flickread.com/edition/html/671123767c63d#33

 

Following recent meetings with 11 retailers, many producers and manufacturing BFFF members, he attended the meeting in Paris to put forward your views, and heard presentations about approaches in other Countries, data on frozen food transport in shipping containers, a report on the Morrisons freezer temperature trial and updates on work with Codex, funding for research and evidence that is needed. There is a long way to go, but even if any move is possible, or research just identifies key efficiencies, it could be a very exciting result for our great industry.

 

The meeting was attending by a number of companies including BFFF members DP World, Morrisons, Lineage, Nomad Foods, Sunswap Ltd and Constellation Cold Logistics.

Details of the Coalition can be found at The Move To Minus 15°C | Cold Chain Sustainability

 

 Once again named Materials Handling Equipment Provider of the Year

 

For the fifth time in eight years, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has walked away with a prestigious Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Award, winning Materials Handling Equipment Provider of the Year.

The annual event recognises the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies within the cold chain sector.  This year’s winners were announced at the glamorous TCS&D Awards Dinner on Wednesday, 9th October at the National Motorcycle Museum.

This isn’t the first time Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has stood out at the awards. The company previously won Materials Handling Equipment Provider of the Year in 2017, 2018, and 2020, as well as the Customer Service Excellence Award in 2019. This repeated success reflects its dedication to innovation and strong customer support.

As a long-standing partner to the cold storage industry, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has earned a reputation for delivering practical, reliable solutions that meet the tough demands of temperature-controlled environments. The judging panel was impressed by its forward-thinking approach and its ability to continually adapt to the evolving needs of the industry.

“This award belongs to our entire team,” said Lee Longbottom, Sales Director for the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Distributor, “It’s their dedication that make achievements like this possible. Everyone — from engineers to customer support — has played a part, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”

After expanding the national network in 2023, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has continued to develop its product offerings and services, creating even better solutions for the cold storage sector.

Lee adds: “It’s not just about the awards, though — it’s about making a real difference for the people who rely on our solutions every day. The trust our customers put in us, and the feedback we get helps us improve year upon year. We already have one eye on the next award.”

For more information on Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks and the award-winning support they offer, visit https://www.mitsubishi-forklift.co.uk/ or call 0845 3713048

The team behind “Women in Cold Chain” are thrilled that Oakland International has become a long-term sponsor and supporter.

Officially launched in September 2023 in Manchester, the ‘Women in Cold Chain’ initiative’s purpose is to encourage female school leavers and University Graduates, as well as Women from other sectors, to consider exploring a career in the temperature-controlled storage and distribution industry and support.

Oakland International Founder Dean Attwell stated: “We are pleased to see this initiative growing and delighted to confirm our intention to be a committed long-term partner of the Women in Cold Chain Initiative.”

Martyn Cogan, one of the co-founders of the initiative comments: “We are delighted to have the support of Oakland International for the next 3 years.

“This amazing 3-year sponsorship deal will help the initiative develop much faster and with Dean’s encouragement, I cannot wait to see where we go.”

Cogan continues: “The initiative is still relatively new, and we are striking up collaborations with a number of trade organisations and companies across the cold chain sector. We are hugely grateful for the support we have gained so far from our others sponsors.”