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. Strategically positioned at the intersection of
Oakalnd staff were reminded of the importance of reducing what they throw away during this year’s Zero Waste Week, with a campaign highlighting practical steps to cut everyday waste. The company’s Sustainability Officer, Elinor Smith, designed workplace posters
Oakland International bid a fond farewell to husband-and-wife duo Rob and Michaela Hartland, who retired together after 24 years of dedicated service. Rob, part of the Direct-to-Consumer warehouse team, and Michaela, the company’s long-serving office cleaner, were celebrated
We are extending our value-added proposition by setting a new benchmark in the vegetable processing industry with our bespoke services designed to meet the unique needs of recipe box providers, restaurants, cafes, convenience outlets, and food banks. Investment
We’re celebrating a major milestone after our brand-new facility in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the coveted BRCGS ‘AA’ accreditation on its very first audit. Group Supply Chain Certification & Compliance Manager Louise Smith commented: “This is
Oakland International, a leading specialist in distress load management, is calling for immediate industry and government action to address the crisis of distress loads and clandestine infiltration of commercial vehicles, a threat that endangers food safety, driver welfare,
The Joshua Hillstead Foundation has announced its official launch event, inviting the community to a free Family Fun Day at Wythall Park, Worcestershire on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, to promote water safety education for children and to support
Oakland International and Urban Farm-It the UK’s foremost distributor of gourmet mushroom grow kits and fresh produce have formed a new partnership. Our journey in our environmental food park concept model, of which vertical farming and mushroom cultivation
Lee Whiting has been confirmed as the Managing Director of Green Clover Developments (GCD), a Redditch-based offshoot of Oakland International, and a company aiming to create the most revolutionary sustainable food parks and eco home sites in the
Oakland International colleagues and friends are ecstatic after completing an epic three-day bike ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick (27th to 29th June) and raised vital funds of over £30,000 for children’s charity Molly Ollys. Oakland International Group
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