The Cold Chain Federation has published the Cold Chain Manifesto ahead of this year’s General Election. Cold Chain: The Vital Link to Turbocharging UK Growth & Security sets out the actions the next government should take to help unlock the great potential of the UK’s temperature-controlled logistics industry.
The federation is asking UK political parties to commit to the policies detailed in the Cold Chain Manifesto, enabling the industry to amplify its crucial contributions to the national economy, environment, and health. The Cold Chain Federation is the voice of the UK cold chain industry, estimated to be worth over £8.5 billion and with growth to £12.5 billion by 2028.
Cold Chain Federation President, Paul Bennell, said: “Our nation relies on the UK’s professional, resilient and reliable temperature-controlled logistics operators for food and medicine every day of the year and we are an industry with a strong vision for the future, investing in emerging technologies and state-of the-art facilities. Working together, government and industry can unlock the cold chain’s great potential to help spur growth, improve food standards, and make important contributions towards net zero. The Cold Chain Manifesto we launch today sets out how this can be achieved. We will seek commitments to these actions from all political parties to support our industry.”
Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive, Phil Pluck, said: “The UK cold chain is buoyant and ever evolving with fantastic potential for sustainable growth, but there are some significant challenges to overcome if we are to be able to achieve that ambition. Temperature-controlled logistics is at a crossroads, and the Cold Chain Federation will be making sure that our industry’s voice is heard as politicians and officials set out their strategies and plans for the future. The Cold Chain Manifesto we launch today is an important tool in our work on behalf of CCF members.”
Amanda Cogan, Chief Operating Officer of Magnavale, said: “In the right policy environment, the UK cold chain has exciting scope for sustainable growth that will benefit the nation in multiple ways. The policies proposed in the Cold Chain Manifesto would support us in turning this potential into reality.”
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