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Moving house can feel like an endless, stressful task list. And sometimes, no matter how organised you are, something unexpected can happen. 

There’s one thing many

As the school summer term draws to an end, many parents will be celebrating a temporary reprieve from the school run, packing away the uniforms and planning holidays to far flung destinations. But when pupils leave

In today's digital age, the heartbeat of many businesses is their data centre. These hubs of technology store and manage critical information, making them the lifeblood of countless organisations. 

When it comes to the transportation and storage of fresh produce, it goes without saying that hygiene must be a top priority. UK businesses in particular have a reputation for upholding the highest standards of quality and, at phs Teacrate, we’re proud of our clients’ reputations when it comes to leading in hygienic produce storage and transportation. 

Vegetable crates play a significant role in ensuring the maintenance of this reputation. Transportation and storage of fresh produce can be a big challenge for businesses – particularly for those dealing with large quantities of produce on a regular basis. With stringent hygiene and safety regulations to follow, choosing the right type of containers to store and transport your fresh produce is essential: here’s why making the right choice for your business is key to success. 

Moving homes or offices is an exciting yet challenging time in many ways. While the thought of starting afresh in a new location can be invigorating, the process of packing and moving can be a daunting task. 

For some people a weekly trip to the butchers is a standard outing. While other people are more likely to visit the butchers for quality meat during certain times of the year. Whether that’s for a BBQ pack in the summer or a turkey for Christmas day.

During these times it can be all hands on deck for butchers as they balance increased demand with trying to keep business operations running smoothly. One way to effectively manage the surge in demand while ensuring smooth business operations is to use Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP).

For Butchers across the UK, busy times of the year include:

• Summer and Bank Holidays
• Bonfire Night and Halloween
• Christmas and New Year

In this blog post, we'll discuss some tips on how to prepare your butcher shop for an influx of customers during these peak periods.

Top tips for butchers to manage increased demand  

Prepare in advance

Quality and safety are important priorities when it comes to transporting food. Efficient logistics are vital for transporting produce, dairy, meat and other products to retailers, restaurants and consumers. One way to help improve efficiency in food transportation is to use food crates.

Food crates have various benefits to help streamline supply chains and maintain the integrity of the food being supplied. Learn more about the impact of food crates and how they can enhance efficiency in food transportation. 

About food crates 

Food crates provide affordable and simple solutions for food suppliers and distributors. The UK maintains strict food hygiene standards,

Moving to a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. Organising packing, booking

As exciting as moving to a new house is, it can also be an exhausting experience; especially if you’ve spent years stockpiling junk or have a particularly hefty clothing collection.

The key to a smooth move is to be organised. Labelling and starting to pack weeks in advance can seem like too much work, but it’s the easier option. It will help you prioritise what you need to pack and unpack first, allowing for a smooth transition to your new home.

Here are our top tips for making your home move an easy process:  

Sort out your utilities

Turn off your water and don’t forget to write down or take pictures of your gas and electric metres. Moving home is also a great opportunity to review all your utility providers. Don’t just carry your contract over to your new home, shop around

phs Teacrate is proud to be sponsoring a brand new category at the prestigious Women in Meat Awards 2024.

The new accolade ‘Meat Businesswoman - Livestock Procurement & Sustainability’ is the latest addition to the awards, which recognises and rewards outstanding female talent in the UK’s meat industry.

Derek Brown, Managing Director of phs Teacrate, said: “These awards are a unique and wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of the incredible women in this industry. We were particularly drawn to sponsoring this new category because of the sustainability element. phs Teacrate prides itself on its sustainable ethos and practices and we understand the dedication, drive and commitment that’s required to drive sustainability within an industry.

“We have worked closely with the meat industry