The Oakland Foundation marked the retirement of Grant Application Coordinator Debbie Roberts by hosting a celebratory lunch in her honour. Presenting Debbie with an engraved lead crystal vase, gift voucher and flowers, charity founders and Oakland International co-founders
Tesco has clinched the prestigious ‘Retailer of the Year’ title at the Free From Food Awards 2025, recognised during a vibrant celebration of innovation and excellence at the best in free from party in London. The Free From
Due to Oakland International’s support and Redditch business Rack Collapse Prevention, Grace Cares CIC is now reaping the benefits of a brand-new warehouse racking system. Emma Smith, Co-Founder of Grace Cares commented: “This new racking system might not
Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day bike ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick (27th to 29th June) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. The Oakland and Friends team is
Operations Manager Valentina-Florina Drescanu was delighted to represent Oakland at the Cold Chain Federation’s recent Parliamentary Reception in London along with cold chain members and Parliamentarians to highlight a truly vital sector. The event’s focus was to shine
Demelza Prothero has been appointed DLM (Distress Load Management) Customer Excellence Manager. With 17-years’ experience gained from within retail and the high-end commercial equipment and domestic appliance sectors, Demelza brings a wealth of senior level experience to the
Oakland International said goodbye to a highly valued member of their team as food technology consultant partner Lesley Holborow put down her pen after 22 years of service. Lesley originally started working with Oakland in 2003 as a
Finance team members Kevin Joyce and Christian Stokes are celebrating after successfully completing their CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualifications, following three and a half years of study. Kevin Joyce joined Oakland in 2017 as a Sales
With a growing emphasis on sustainability in the cold chain, aimed at preventing food wastage, our accredited Distress Load Management (DLM) service continues to innovate and evolve to meet emerging needs. Experience and longevity, Oakland International has been
Ample, the marketplace for farm surplus, teams up with award-winning logistics company Oakland International to build a kitchen that will produce millions of delicious and nutritious meals for schools and hospitals using surplus food. The problem: Fresh produce
Oakland International has registered as a Disability Confident employer through the Disability Confident Scheme. The Disability Confident Scheme is a voluntary, government-backed initiative designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain individuals with disabilities and health conditions. The
The Oakland Foundation, our children’s charity, has secured new business funding from Avanti Print and Packaging and Coolways UK for the upcoming year. Oakland Foundation Trustee Mark Williams commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have gained additional funding from
Oakland International and Attwell Farm Park organised a highly successful ‘Meet the Neighbours’ event at Attwell Farm Park on Thursday 27th February. The Seafield Lane event in Redditch, open to the local community, provided an excellent opportunity to
Oakland International have been shortlisted in the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards for the Sustainable Business – Refrigerated Transport Operator Of The Year 2025 category. The Cold Chain Sustainability Awards honour businesses, facilities, and individuals driving sustainable progress through
As a passionate advocate for apprenticeships, taking on our first apprentices back in 2013, Oakland International is celebrating our five latest apprenticeship recruits and highlighting why we should all mark National Apprenticeship Week (10th to 16th February). National