Recent catastrophic floods in Poland have left a trail of devastation, with torrential rains causing widespread destruction across the country. Cities like Wroclaw and Klodzko are grappling with severe flood damage as rivers, including the Oder, overflow. With many homes submerged and infrastructure severely impacted, residents are taking urgent action—filling sandbags and fortifying barriers. Volunteers and local authorities are working tirelessly, but the scale of the disaster is daunting, leaving communities clinging to hope amidst fear​.

 

BFFF member Wipasz S.A. has already donated PLN 500,000 to assist flood victims, helping to restore essential public infrastructure. By contributing to their efforts, you can make a real difference.

 

To Donate:

Wipasz Helping Hand Foundation

Bank Account: PKO S.A. 95 1240 5598 1111 0010 3452 1503

Transfer Title: Donation to the Foundation

Surrey-based sausage and formed meat manufacturer and BFFF member Porky Whites has been awarded Britain’s Best Burger at the annual Meat Management Awards.

 

The glittering awards dinner brought together manufacturers, supermarkets, industry suppliers, trade organisations, catering butchers, independent retailers and outstanding individuals alike to celebrate the very best of the UK’s meat sector. Of the 22 awards categories, it was however Britian’s Best Burger which saw Porky Whites triumph against still competition from the likes of M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Iceland.

 

Reflecting on the Meat Management Award win Francesca Wyatt, Managing Director of Porky Whites said, “The Meat Management Awards dinner was a truly special night for everyone at Porky Whites. To be finalists in three categories was fantastic recognition for the quality of our products, but to walk away with a trophy and to know that we’re making the UK’s Best Burger was just phenomenal!”

 

The award for Britian’s Best Burger tops off a sensational product awards season for Porky Whites including two further finalist nominations at the 2024 Meat Management Awards for our Porky Lights Sausages (Britain’s Best Free From Product) and our Iberico and Manchego Supreme (Best Pork / Pigmeat Product) as well as three award nominations at the much-coveted UK Sausage Week Awards on 28th October:

 

• Porky Whites Signature Surrey Sausage (Best Pork Sausage Finalist)
• Porky Whites 6 Premium Chicken Sausages (Best Chicken Sausage Finalist)
• Porky Whites “Best” Cumberland Swirl with Extra Pepper (Best Cumberland Sausage Finalist)

 

Relevant links:

• Meat Management Awards Winners Revealed – https://meatmanagement.com/awards/winners-of-the-2024-meat-management-industry-awards-exclusively-revealed/84053.article

UK Sausage Week Finalists Revealed – https://meatmanagement.com/news/2024-uk-sausage-week-competition-finalists-exclusively-revealed/83982.article

We are pleased to announce that S.T.I. (U.K.) Ltd. has successfully gained IFS Logistics certification with an outstanding score of 98.91% on their initial audit!

 

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that they are the very first company to be audited under Version 3, marking a significant milestone for us all.

 

This success is a testament to the dedication and teamwork demonstrated by everyone involved. A special thank you to Gemma, the Customer and Relationship Manager of S.T.I. (U.K.) Ltd., for her meticulous attention to detail and for expertly guiding the team throughout this process. Her commitment has truly made a difference.

 

We also want to recognise the collective effort of everyone at S.T.I. (U.K.) Ltd. and thank them for their help and support in making this a genuine team success.

 

Congratulations to each and every member of the UK team on this remarkable accomplishment! You are truly taking quality the extra mile in everything you do. This is a proud moment for us all. Well done! 

The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation™ list was revealed this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Europe’s largest ice manufacturer, The Ice Co, among the list of organisations in the medium category.

 

Measured by an annual employee survey, The Ice Co’s employees anonymously reported that the brand’s company culture makes the manufacturer a great place to work, scoring an impressive 74%, in comparison to the 54% average across the category. The business also scored highly across the board for treating employees fairly, making new starters feel welcome, and adopting an approachable management style.

 

The Ice Co has made significant efforts to prioritise employee wellbeing in recent years. The company’s ‘Give Thanks’ scheme encourages peer recognition and celebration of good work; all frontline managers are trained as Mental Health First Aiders, and a new wellbeing room was also introduced in 2023.

 

Notably, this year The Ice Co introduced a specially designed leadership programme developed to provide new managers with the tools, support and guidance to be able to perform their role effectively. Since then, 23 managers have completed the scheme, and 70% of those who took part have now progressed to a higher role.

 

The Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation list is created using the anonymous feedback from a survey of employees working in the industry about their workplace experience.

 

Great Place To Work® UK administered their research-backed Trust Index© employee survey and analysed the responses of UK-based employees in the manufacturing, production and transportation sector to determine the Best Workplaces™ list. The surveys asked employees to comment on how their company supports their work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety and financial security. Evaluations also included an assessment of how well the organisation was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.

 

Analysis of the sector employee survey responses found:

 

• 79% of employees at the UK’s Best Workplaces for Manufacturing, Production & Transportation say “I am offered training or development to further myself professionally” compared to a UK average for sector of 57%

 

Polly Metcalfe, Managing Director at The Ice Co, commented: “We’re so excited to be included in the list. Employee satisfaction is incredibly important to us and has received additional funding in recent years, so to receive recognition for that is really special.

“The progression and wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re so pleased that the passion we have for both the product and the people behind it has been acknowledged in this way.”

 

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK said: “It’s great to see so many examples on our new UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation list of organisations making their workplaces truly ‘great’. These companies know that investing in the development needs of their employees has a direct impact on employee wellbeing as well as organisational growth. Congratulations to The Ice Co for making it onto this prestigious list.”

 

For more information on The Ice Co, visit www.theiceco.co.uk.