Oakland International has been shortlisted for Sustainable Cold Chain Operator 2026 in the Cold Chain Federation Awards, recognising a business that isn’t just talking about sustainability, but actively reshaping what a low carbon cold chain looks like. A
Through our development arm Green Clover Developments, Oakland international has joined forces with Cannington Enterprises to deliver a groundbreaking renewable energy facility that will underpin next-generation vertical farming, mushroom cultivation, and sustainable food manufacturing. Under the agreement, Cannington
Our congratulations to Urban Farm-Produce, a UK leader in sustainable mushroom cultivation, after they successfully attained BRCGS A Grade certification for their state-of-the-art vertical farming facility. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to food safety, quality, and environmental
Staff have been learning about the power of B Corp and how it benefits their company as the movement celebrates its 10th anniversary. Oakland has itself been a very proud ‘B Corpian’ for almost three years having been
A pop-up book shop has been established by staff encouraging avid readers to pass on their recent reads and all in the name of charity. Staff in the canteen at Redditch came up with the concept of a
Vegetable processing specialist FreshFlow Food Solutions, part of the Oakland International group, is celebrating a major milestone after its new Midlands facility secured a coveted BRCGS ‘A’ accreditation at its very first audit. Managing Director Richard Hall said:
Oakland International has appointed Elinor Smith as Sustainability Officer, strengthening our commitment to leading sustainability in the logistics and supply chain sector. Elinor holds a First-Class Geography degree from Lancaster University and a Distinction in Environment, Development and
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
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
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,
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
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
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