LTS Global Solutions moves into food sector 

Logistics, transportation and shipping specialists LTS Global Solutions has secured a highly coveted BRCGS AA Grade for Storage and Distribution following a recent audit.

Attaining its AA grade enables the Coleshill-based business to push forward on its plans to expand its presence in the ambient food sector, providing freight, warehousing and distribution services to domestic and international businesses.

Designed for logistics operators dealing with food, packaging and consumer products, BRCGS’ Storage and Distribution Standard aims to reflect best practice as well as facilitate a process of well-designed risk-based product safety management systems.

Setting international standards for food safety, the standard serves as evidence that organisations can adhere to regulatory mandates for the safe storage and distribution of food products, ensuring that the quality and safety of food products remains optimal throughout this process.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, this achievement follows a series of positive milestones for LTS Global Solutions.

In 2022, it moved into a brand-new 131,780 sq. ft Prologis site in Hams Hall as a part of ambitious expansion plans. Since the move, the fast expanding business has undergone substantial change, catalysed largely by a major investment programme to drive improvements across every facet of its evolving operation.

Alongside this, it has also devoted significant time and resource into reducing its emissions, having recently been awarded Planet Mark Business Certification in recognition of its commitment to sustainability.

According to Dave Hands, Managing Director at LTS Global Solutions, being awarded a BRCGS AA grade comes at a poignant time for the business. With consumers increasingly turning to more affordable and convenient options due to the cost-of-living crisis as well as shifting habitual buying behaviours, the ambient food market is tipped to achieve significant growth over the coming year.

Dave Hands believes that the company’s pedigree and infrastructure will place it in strong stead to support businesses within the sector.

Dave commented: “For businesses within the ambient food space, maintaining product quality and safety throughout the supply chain is non-negotiable. Securing the AA grade enables us to tangibly demonstrate commitment to the highest standards in food safety, handling, distribution and storage. It gives our clients the confidence that we have the systems and processes in place to protect the integrity of their products while they’re in our care.

“The ambient food sector is a growing market, and we feel that our offering, experience and infrastructure positions us as a reliable logistics partner of choice for businesses both large and small across the industry.

“Our AA grade comes at an exciting time for the business. The recent programme of investment has been made to ensure that we have the infrastructure in place to not only future proof LTS but also support our customers successfully by providing the scalable and efficient logistics solutions that they need to thrive in an ever-competitive marketplace.”The post LTS Global Solutions moves into food sector  first appeared on Warehouse & Logistics News.