The opening of Oakland International’s Knottingley site in West Yorkshire in 2024 expanded the company’s national footprint offering over 161,000 sq. ft of high-specification, multi-temperature storage designed to fuel future sector growth.

Earlier this year, Knottingley underlined its credentials by achieving the prestigious BRCGS ‘AA’ accreditation in its very first audit, demonstrating Oakland’s unwavering commitment to safety, quality and compliance across the supply chain.

Oakland International Group CEO Shaun Foley said: “The BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard) is recognised internationally as the benchmark for excellence in storage and distribution. To be awarded the ‘AA’ rating affirms that Oakland International’s operational processes, safety protocols and quality management systems are delivering to world-class standards.”

Strategically positioned at the intersection of the M62 and A1(M), the site provides fast access to local, regional and UK-wide markets, with major seaports and air freight hubs all within 4.5 hours. With capacity for over 20,000 pallets, 16 loading bays and space for 50 trailers, the site combines scale with efficiency and is built to the highest sustainability standards with an Excellent BREEAM rating and EPC ‘A’ grade.

Oakland International is one of the very few businesses within its sector to achieve BRCGS accreditation across all UK and Ireland depots, all at the highest ‘AA’ grade, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for businesses that demand excellence in supply chain management.

Founded on sustainable and innovative practices, Oakland International is a Certified B Corporation and a leader in reducing food waste through its distress load management service. The business provides total supply chain solutions encompassing storage and distribution, contract packing, case consolidation, food tempering and direct-to-consumer support, serving retail, wholesale and foodservice markets across the UK and Ireland.

With the new BRCGS AA-rated Knottingley facility providing significant capacity in Yorkshire, Oakland International is well positioned to support customers’ long-term growth while upholding the highest operational standards.