The decade-long trend toward eating less meat and more plant-based foods isn’t slowing down. According to Mintel, the meat-free UK market is expected to grow from £582 million in 2014 to an estimated £1.1 billion by 2024.
That expansion means many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are emerging to meet this global demand. While business is brisk, keeping your products fresh while in transit is no easy task. Our perishables experts guide you through the ins and outs of temperature-controlled shipping to customers around the world.
The cold chain for dairy and meat alternatives
Maintaining shelf life is always a race against the clock. Your perishables require a high degree of care every minute they are in storage and transport.
The cold chain is all about safeguarding your products along the entire journey. Precise and reliable temperature control ensures plant-based foods reach consumers at maximum freshness and prevents premature spoilage.
We prioritise safety and compliance to mitigate risk at every touchpoint. Specialists help you select the best packaging—insulated, airtight or leak-proof solutions—and use the latest technology to monitor temperature data. You can make decisions in real-time that reduce waste and ensure your plant-based foods always arrive market-ready.
Making your plant-based foods go global
If you are a fast-growing start-up or SME, entering new markets can be a challenge. Learning to navigate trade routes, import and export documentation and customs regulations requires a large investment of time and cost. That’s why our team is filled with experienced people with the know-how to manage the most complex shipments.
Everything from weather to infrastructure to local protocols can compromise the condition of your shipment. Understanding where problems might appear provides opportunities for proactive intervention. Whether your foods travel by road, air or sea, our global standardised processes help prevent unwelcome surprises as you open the door to new trade lanes and emerging markets.
Sustainability—from source to table
Your sustainability strategy doesn’t end at the production line. No matter the size of your business or mode of transport, the choices you make when moving products can significantly impact your carbon footprint.
Helping you achieve CO2e reduction objectives is something we do every day as part of our commitment to Science Based Targets.
From waste reduction to social value, we engage in conversation with all our partners about making eco-friendly logistics choices. As an industry leader, we want to support everyone’s evolution to a more sustainable world—because progress is delivered together.
*Source: vegconomist March 2023
