Sustainable family business, supply chain and logistics specialist Oakland International will be joining a host of other exhibitors at this year’s Food & Drink Expo at the NEC Birmingham from 18-20 April.
A key event in the UK Food & Drink sector calendar, attendees will include decision makers from grocery, convenience, wholesale, speciality retail, foodservice and manufacturing.
Oakland International MD, Barry Davies, stated: “This as an important national show linked with the Foodex 2016 trade event, and significantly it’s based right here in the Midlands making it an ideal venue for food producers from the UK, Ireland and Europe to access.”
Oakland International will showcase their comprehensive supply chain solutions, contract packing and consolidation offer, whilst providing visitors with information on their pioneering Distress Load Management Service, a service whereby Oakland reduces food losses for customers, loss adjusters and hauliers on distressed loads. The service also delivers a number of environmental benefits for customers and as a responsible family enterprise working within the community; Oakland is continuing to help lead the way in industry innovation and change.
Mr Davies added: “Our UK, Ireland and European distribution network continues to realise double digit growth in the chilled supply chain, contract packing and value added services including our distress load service together confirming that Oakland International as an ideal outsourcing partner of choice.
“A major event for anyone concerned in the processing, packaging and logistics of food and drink products, it’s a pivotal show for all taking part.”
Supplying UK and Irish retail, discount, convenience and wholesale markets from their UK and Ireland facilities, Oakland International will be on Stand C60.