Oakland International has appointed Luke Attwell as Managing Director of Green Clover Developments Ltd (GCD), a separate but closely aligned business, as part of a refined operational structure to support continued growth. The move reflects a clear distinction
Oakland International has confirmed a new on‑site operational partnership between Oddbox and Mindful Chef, bringing three purpose‑led food businesses together to scale sustainably, reduce food waste and simplify how customers shop for food. The partnership will see Oddbox
Oakland International has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Sustainability category of the UKWA Awards for Excellence 2026, underlining our position as a forward‑thinking supply chain specialist driving practical and scalable sustainability across warehousing and logistics.
We confirmed our first investment in electric Heavy Goods Vehicle chargers (eHGVs), marking a significant milestone in developing fully electric, low carbon, end to end supply chain solutions delivered by our Oakland Distribution network, supporting our ambition to
Named Cold Storage Operator of the Year 2026 at the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards, the win celebrates our long‑established commitment to embedding sustainability at our heart and our continued leadership in defining what a low‑carbon cold chain should
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