The Cold Chain Podcast

A candid discussion between Shane Brennan and an internationally recognised expert in cold chain energy. Judith Evans of London South Bank University will discuss her latest research and ongoing projects with UK Government on cold chain energy usage, as well as providing her view on the long term potential of reducing energy use and emissions across the supply chain.

In this episode Shane talks to the head of the UK operations for Lineage Logistics Claire Walters, they talk about her extensive and varied experience working in logistics and the fresh perspective she brings to UK cold chain. A year in to her leadership Claire talk about he optimism for the business and our industry and provides great advice to those forging a career in our vital industry

In this episode, Shane is joined by Paul Martin, MD of Ice Co Storage & Logistics. Paul talks about changes in the business, the value-added service they offer to the industry and the recent acquisition.  Paul dives into his history in the industry, how he started, the changes he has seen tho the business and his plans for the future.  https://www.icecostorelogs.co.uk/ [https://www.icecostorelogs.co.uk/]

In this episode Shane is joined by the inspirational Lisa-Jayne Cook. Recently selected to be a global ambassador for women in STEM, she has led the way in speaking to young people about the opportunities of working in the refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning sector.  In this episode they talk about how Lisa-Jayne found her way into refrigeration engineering, her early and ongoing experiences in the job and her passion for making the industry a better more inclusive place for all of us.  Lisa Jayne works for GEA Engineering as a Service Sales Manager, she is a Board Director of the Institute of Refrigeration and a member of the ACRIB industry Board https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jayne-cook-finstr-fwes-99532043 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jayne-cook-finstr-fwes-99532043]   Find out more about  * the IOR Women in RACHP network https://ior.org.uk/women-in-rachp [https://ior.org.uk/women-in-rachp]  * the UN Programme https://www.unep.org/ozonaction/news/news/key-international-associations-and-un-team-provide-more-opportunities-women-cooling [https://www.unep.org/ozonaction/news/news/key-international-associations-and-un-team-provide-more-opportunities-women-cooling] * check out Lisa's own podcast States of Matter https://statesofmatter.podbean.com/ [https://statesofmatter.podbean.com/]

In this episode Shane talks to fellow trade association CEO James Bielby from the Federation of Wholesale Distributors about how the health of the UK food supply chain. They reflect on how the industry came together to withstand the demand spikes and collapses in the covid years and what lessons that teaches us about how to handle the challenges ahead for businesses across wholesale, hospitality and retail.