The food and drink industry operates at incredible pace. From shifting consumer trends and unstable raw material costs to increased environmental expectations, the industry is facing more complexity than ever before.
At Denholm Good Logistics, we partner with food and drink manufacturers, processors, and distributors to create smarter, greener supply chains—designed to handle demand efficiently, especially during peak periods, reduce carbon impact, reduce costs and deliver consistent results.
The Challenge: Cost, Congestion & Seasonal Strain
Whether managing perishable goods, chilled storage, or multiple production sites, food and drink businesses share a common challenge—balancing cost control with performance and sustainability.
Key industry challenges include:
- A Heavy dependence on road freight, can drive up costs and emissions
- Port delays and customs complexity affecting delivery reliability
- Planning effectively to meet peak period demands
- Limited chilled storage capacity during seasonal peaks
- Disconnected logistics operations across business units
- Pressure to achieve net-zero supply chain goals
With margins tightening and sustainability rising up the agenda, food manufacturers need logistics strategies that deliver efficiency today—and resilience for tomorrow.
The Solution: Smarter, Sustainable Supply Chain Design
At Denholm Good Logistics, we take the time to understand our customers challenges, we provide a full audit into their complete supply chain process and identify quick wins and long terms strategies to help our partners transition from reactive logistics to data-driven, multimodal supply chain management. Our tailored strategies combine cost optimisation, carbon reduction, and long-term scalability.
- Modal Shift & Cost Optimisation
Reviewing and analysing current modes of transport can identify cost savings and other benefits, for example a transition from road to sea or rail freight could dramatically reduce transport costs and dramatically reduce CO2 emissions. By optimising freight routes to fit your business model, we help businesses unlock significant savings—often into the millions.
- Carbon Emissions Reduction
Sustainability and profitability can coexist. Through smarter mode selection, efficient routing, and container management, we’ve helped food and drink companies reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 76%, contributing to corporate ESG and net-zero objectives.
- Forecasting & Storage Efficiency
From peak-season surges to promotional spikes, effective forecasting is key. Our demand-planning support enables food producers to minimise waste, ensure availability, and meet consumer demands throughout the year.
The Result: Smarter and Greener Supply Chains
Our partnerships in the food and drink industry deliver efficiency, sustainability, and service excellence.
By working collaboratively with our partners and providing tailored end to end supply solutions including; multimodal transport options, proactive planning, and proactive supply chain management solutions, our partners gain:
- Lower operating costs
- Reduced environmental footprint
- Greater control during peak trading periods
- Enhanced delivery reliability across channels
Moving the Food & Drink Industry Forward
At Denholm Good Logistics, we don’t just move goods—we move supply chains forward. Our mission is to help the food and drink industry build logistics networks that are smarter, greener and future-ready.
Want to see a real-world example of this in action? Read our case study on The Compleat Food Group here.
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