28 May 2025
IOR was pleased to be invited to the recent workshop hosted in London on 27th May at LSBU to hear the latest about this important European project that aims to provide a range of tools that will help the food industry to reduce emissions and reach strategic net zero targets.
Members were present both in the audience and as speakers giving an overview of opportunities for the UK retail sector. Just some of the topics that came up at the enough project workshop on retail cold chain sustainability: Are we doing enough to help support a sustainable refrigeration food chain? How can we build a better case for investing in innovation? and as always.. Are there enough people with the right skills to implement solutions? Lots more to work to be done.
Find out more about their demonstration sites, publications and future workshops at:

13 Feb 2026
This new strategic education and skills forum is designed to align training provision with the needs of employers across the sector and to act as the industry’s authoritative voice to awarding bodies, government, and policy stakeholders.
23 Feb 2026
This training day offers delegates the opportunity to learn the fundamentals behind cooling as well as take part in a practical taster session and demonstrations for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump maintenance.
18 Feb 2026
Have you considered a career in technical teaching? BESA is currently offering a Skills Legacy Programme to help fund teacher training for 100 engineers to become trainer or assessor.
17 Feb 2026
The I’m a Scientist initiative might be exactly what you’re looking for.
If you work in STEM (engineering is included!) you can take part in this programme designed to connect professionals with students aged 10 to 18.
16 Feb 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration announced at the IOR Annual Dinner that two members have been recognised as Fellows for their leadership and contribution to the RACHP industry. Their achievements include a scope of different areas, including promoting skills, technical development and international outreach.