The Bulletin (BFFF)

Fastnet Fish is proud to announce the acquisition of Seafish UK Ltd, a leading supplier of value-added seafood products to the retail and foodservice sectors. “This acquisition is a great fit for both companies,” said Emma Acklam, Sales Director of Seafish UK. “By combining our expertise and strengths, we can give our customers and suppliers confidence in our ability to deliver top-quality products.

StoreLogs Ltd, a family run business with over 43 years of experience and industry experts in temperature controlled storage & logistics, is proud to announce a significant £13 million expansion at it’s headquarters on Langthwaite Business Park in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire. The development includes the construction of a new 46,250 sq ft temperature-controlled storage facility, which will add capacity for more than 12,800 pallets to the company’s existing depot and head office operations.

Shana Foods has expanded its frozen flatbread range with the launch of what it says is the world’s first authentic paratha designed specifically for the toaster. The authentic South Asian parathas are shaped to fit neatly into standard countertop toasters and can be cooked straight from frozen. Ready in just three minutes, the new product combines the authentic taste and flaky, layered texture of a traditional paratha with a quick, hassle-free cooking method.

Brakes, the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future culinary talent by continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA). Since partnering with Compass on the programme since 2021, Brakes’ support has played a pivotal role in enabling the Academy to grow into a national early‑careers initiative that inspires young people to explore hospitality careers and develop essential life skills.

Nikki Redhead, Managing Director, Keep It Cool While the UK government has largely stayed quiet on fuel support for commercial operators, the rest of the world hasn’t been as passive. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) published a breakdown of how other countries are responding to the current fuel crisis, and the contrast with the UK is hard to ignore. Whilst the World is Acting, the UK is Watching.

Bidfresh, a supplier of fish, fresh produce and dairy, to the catering and hospitality sectors, is using Podfather logistics software to boost customer service, improve efficiencies and inform reporting, across a growing, nationwide food service operation. Currently consisting of 10 individual businesses, which all operate under the central brand, Bidfresh makes around 750,000 deliveries a year using its fleet of approximately 180 vans.

The -18°C standard for frozen food storage was set over 100 years ago and hasn’t changed since. Technology has evolved. Food science has advanced. Customer expectations have shifted. And yet, that temperature of -18°C has remained steadfastly the same. What’s more surprising is that the standard is rooted in 0°F (-17.8°C), not in any precise scientific measure of how water freezes within food. In fact, a report by Science Direct states that this number was arbitrarily chosen.

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) is pleased to welcome Matthew Waldeck, Head of Client Solutions at Ambrey Baker Industrial Solutions, as a member of the BFFF Young Leaders Forum. Launched in 2020, the BFFF Young Leaders Forum brings together emerging professionals from across the frozen food industry, providing opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, professional development and collaboration on initiatives that support the wider sector.

Here at Team YAMAS!, we know that the dairy category is changing. It’s no longer just about the basics; it’s about experience, texture, and that feeling of being transported to a warmer climate with a single bite. We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new frozen range: YAMAS! Halloumi Popcorn, Chilli Halloumi Bites, and Garlic & Herb Halloumi Bites. While we are famous for our authentic Greek and Cypriot cheeses, we understand that today’s eating out dynamic is changing.

When it comes to foodservice, few endorsements are more powerful than seeing your products embraced by one of the world’s most recognised companies. At Beth’s Gourmet UK, we recently had the opportunity to showcase our Brazilian snacks during a three-day activation at Google’s London headquarters—an experience that reinforced what we have believed for years: consumers are looking for exciting, authentic flavours that are easy to serve and impossible to forget.