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Sustainable food chain: how packaging helps reduce waste and impact

The need for a more sustainable food system is becoming increasingly urgent. Globally, we face challenges such as biodiversity loss, […]

De Ridder BV | Coolpack achieves A Great Place to Work certification!

De Ridder BV | Coolpack achieves A Great Place to Work certification! At De Ridder BV | Coolpack, we are […]

The benefits of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in cold chain logistics

The benefits of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in cold chain logistics

In the ever-changing landscape of cold chain logistics, maintaining accurate temperature control is crucial. This can be achieved with Phase […]

The changing European food cold chain: innovations and sustainability

A market on the rise The European cold chain food logistics market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a combination […]

Coolpack your partner for safe pharmaceutical transport

Coolpack: your partner for safe pharmaceutical transport

The specifics of pharmaceutical logisticsIn the intricate world of pharmaceutical logistics, maintaining the integrity and efficacy of medication during transport […]

The thriving European meat and poultry market growth and trends

The booming European meat and poultry market: growth and trends

Changing consumer preferences In the European meat and poultry market, a thriving and dynamic industry, consumer preferences are clearly changing, […]

Impact of German border control on refrigerated transports

The logistics and transportation industry is constantly evolving, and recent changes in border controls, especially at the German border, have […]

Navigeren door de nieuwe Britse grensinspecties implicaties voor Nederlandse bloemen- en plantenexport

Navigating the new UK border inspections: implications for Dutch flower and plant exports

New inspection protocols The implementation of new inspection protocols at the UK border poses significant challenges for the export of […]

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Securing the chain of life: Coolpack’s contribution to safe logistics for clinical trials

The growing importance of clinical trial logisticsThe clinical trial market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by factors such as the […]

Emerging trends shaping the future of cold chain packaging

The cold chain: vital link in the supply chain The cold chain is a vital link in the global supply […]

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HydroFreeze™: the ultimate solution for frozen food logistics

In the area of temperature-sensitive logistics, maintaining a consistent deep freeze environment is a prerequisite for numerous industries and applications. […]

Growth of online grocery delivery market in Europe

The rise of online grocery delivery The online grocery delivery market in Europe has witnessed unprecedented growth, driven by shifting […]

Growing interest in sustainability in the European market for temperature-controlled packaging systems

Amid escalating global concerns about environmental pollution, sustainability has emerged as an important trend in the European market for temperature-controlled […]

Growth in the Dutch floriculture sector

Growth in the Dutch floriculture sector

The Netherlands is renowned for its vibrant floriculture industry, especially in the area of cut flowers. As the world’s largest […]

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Increasing adoption of reusable thermal packaging in the cold chain

In the evolving landscape of cold chain logistics, the trend toward reusable thermal packaging solutions is gaining significant momentum. Traditionally, […]

Growing popularity of frozen foods in Europe- driver of innovation in temperature-controlled packaging systems

Growing popularity of frozen foods in Europe: driving innovation in temperature-controlled shipments

The European temperature-controlled shipping market is experiencing significant growth, mainly due to the growing popularity of frozen foods. According to […]

Kraft and LDPE sustainable battle

Along the sustainability ladder: LDPE wins over Kraft

When choosing packaging materials for cold chain refrigerant, many customers face the challenge of combining sustainability and functionality. In this […]

sustainable logistics chain

Sustainable logistics chain

By scrutinizing our logistics chain we have effectively slashed 15,000 transport kilometers annually and saved a staggering 73,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions
Sustainable packaging- a step toward a greener future

Sustainable packaging: a step toward a greener future

In a world where sustainability awareness is growing and shipments are only increasing, sustainable packaging plays a major role in […]

Vormvaste koelelementen vastgehouden door Bart Kroes

These are the different types of form-fitting cooling elements from Coolpack

Moulded cooling elements are cooling elements that retain their shape even when not frozen. Useful when you want to make […]

Chocolate delivery under proper shipping conditions: here’s how to do it!

We humans love chocolate. On a typical day, the world eats some one billion people chocolate! But with these summer […]

Temperature-controlled return logistics: new research

Utilizing returnable streams fits well into the picture of a circular economy. Indeed, the upcoming European Packaging & Packaging Waste […]

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Webshops: transporting frozen fish and meat fresh is how you do it!

Consumers are increasingly ordering meat or fish online, directly from the butcher or fishery. By eliminating the links, this provides […]

Coolpack: innovative and sustainable with Phase Change Material (PCM)

This article originally appeared in the Bunzl Netherlands Sustainability Report 2022. Energy is costly, and we can see just how […]

Hard cooling elements or gel pack

Hard cooling elements or gel pack: which do you choose?

Cooling elements and temperature elements come in all shapes and sizes at Coolpack, but which one is best suited for your application? In this article,

Determine the ideal solidification and melting point of your cooling element or gel pack

At what temperature you ideally transport your goods depends on several factors. In this article, we take you through the steps to choose the temperature

New developments in the cold chain: Commercial Manager Arno Zomer takes us through them

Extreme temperature changes, more sustainable solutions and the growth of pharma and e-commerce: some of the drivers and developments in the cold chain industry. Arno
Vervoeren op ambient temperatuur met PCM hot packs

Transport at ambient temperature with PCM hot packs

Coolpack is known for its cold chain assurance solutions: a temperature-controlled supply chain. Important when goods must remain at a stable temperature throughout the process
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Stephen Fieldhouse is new general manager of sister company Hydropac

On November 8, 2021, we welcomed Hydropac as part of Coolpack and De Ridder BV. And since September this year with a new General Manager
De Ridder BV en Coolpack bedekken dak met 784 zonnepanelen

De Ridder BV and Coolpack cover roof with 784 solar panels

This week the installation of over 780 solar panels on the rear roof of the premises of De Ridder BV in Assendelft started. An important
Gelpacks bedrukken en koelelementen personaliseren

Gel packs printing and cooling elements personalization at Coolpack!

Your packaging is a marketing tool not to be underestimated: your end customer will eventually get his or her hands on it. A shame not
Diepvriestransport zonder droogijs

Freezer transport without dry ice with Phase Change Material

It's a hot topic in the world of cold chain transportation: major shortages of dry ice and prices going through the roof. How are these
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Sustainable chilled transport with water packs

The changing market demand for more environmentally friendly refrigerants keeps us busy every day. Our goal is clear: to have an environmentally friendly alternative available

This is how packaging specialist Intelsius uses PCM from Coolpack

DPG Intelsius provides a comprehensive and innovative range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions to customers in the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Intelsius' technical team designs
gekoelde lunchbox met Coolpack's gelpack

Coolit: the refrigerated lunchbox with Coolpack’s gel pack

Not only big pharma customers, logistics companies and food exporters know where to find Coolpack: the start-up Coolit also uses our refrigerants. Coolit sells lunch
YAYA Kombucha gaat voor eerlijk en duurzaam

YAYA Kombucha goes for honest and sustainable, even in shipping

Kombucha - whether you don't know it yet or are already big fans, that it is becoming more popular in Europe by the day is

Environmentally conscious transportation with Coolpack’s gel packs

That awareness is growing in society and sustainability is playing an increasingly important role should be obvious. At Coolpack, innovation and sustainability are high on

Cooling elements: dimensionally stable and suitable for any application

For certain products to arrive at their destination in optimal condition, refrigerated transport is crucial. One of the ways to ship your goods cooled is
Een pallethoes is dé oplossing voor optimale transportcondities

A pallet cover is the solution for optimal transport conditions

Keeping fresh produce at temperature for an extended period of time can be quite a challenge. This is especially true for relatively long shipments where

Dimsummen.nl brings Chinese food culture to the Netherlands with Coolpack’s gel packs

The Chinese food culture is very different from the food we label Chinese in the Netherlands, Man Kin Ho discovered when he moved to the

Environmentally conscious or environmentally friendly: what’s the difference and what do you choose?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can no longer be ignored in corporate annual reports and sustainability has become a much-used catch-all term. This is not surprising,
De Ridder Packaging en Coolpack zijn geïntegreerd

De Ridder Packaging and Coolpack are integrated

The integration of Coolpack BV with De Ridder BV has been successful. As of December 2, all Coolpack colleagues are working from their new workplace
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Meat transportation: don’t give harmful bacteria a chance

In the Netherlands, we eat an average of 77.8 kilos of meat and meat products per person annually. Through meat transport, fresh meat travels a
Koelplaten voor transportkoeling van voedsel en mobiele catering

Chill plates for transport cooling of food and mobile catering

Chilled plates offer an economical way of transport cooling. For example, cooling plates allow you to keep your prepared meals cool without electricity. Here you
De beste manier om bloemen te vervoeren

The best way to transport flowers with optimal quality preservation

The Netherlands is a top exporter when it comes to cut flowers and other ornamental crops. Even though this sector suffered greatly from the first
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Cool and fresh home delivery of meals and groceries

We are ordering more and more food and drinks online and spending more and more money on this as well. The growing need of the

Announcement: Coolpack is going to expand

A lot of things are happening at Coolpack. As you may know, last year we moved from our premises in Uitgeest to our new premises
Gekoeld vervoer van aardappelen, groente en fruit

Chilled transport of potatoes, fruits and vegetables: here’s how to do it

Every day in the Netherlands we reap the benefits of the agricultural expertise we have accumulated over the centuries. Not only on our own soil

Bunzl companies sign Green Recovery Statement

At Coolpack, sustainability is paramount. We have therefore, together with over 240 other Dutch organizations, expressed our support for making sustainability the cornerstone of the
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Sustainable refrigerated shipping: here’s how to do it

A lot of products are shipped in and out of the Netherlands every day. Whether this is fruit from the Betuwe, fish from the North
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Coolpack adopts bee population

Bees are incredibly important to our biodiversity, but unfortunately they are having a very difficult time right now. Fortunately, as a company we can do

Trouble-free pharma transport with Phase Change Material

Refrigerated and conditioned transport is a business in its own right. Take pharmaceuticals. It is crucial that pharmaceutical products remain stable at temperature or are

Shipping blood samples refrigerated: here’s how to do it

Blood tests are, in English, bloody important. There is a lot involved here. Just take the logistics. How do you transport the blood tube from

Deploying gel packs for refrigerated transport

Gel packs are leak-proof polyethylene bags filled with polymer-based cooling gel. They are used for refrigerated or conditioned transport of goods. With gel packs you

Tempex and EPS boxes: here’s how to use them

Do you ever need to transport products in cold storage? For example, medicines, vegetables/fruit, worms, insects, meat or fish? Styrofoam boxes are ideal for this
Medicijnen transport- de GDP-richtlijnen

Medicine transportation: the GDP guidelines

Medicine transportation requires specific handling. It is important that you send medicines conditioned from a to b. The functioning of the medicines is affected when
Het succes van bedrukte gelpacks bij Vishandel Ruud Den Haan

The success of printed gel packs at Vishandel Ruud Den Haan

Vishandel Ruud Den Haan has been a real household name in Rotterdam for just under 100 years. Currently, the fourth generation of Den Haan runs

Fish transportation: what is the best way to ship fresh herring?

June 15 was Flag Day, or the arrival of the Hollandse Nieuwe. In the old days, fishing boats were decorated with flags in the harbor

Transport cooling elements

Cooling elements are used to bring different products fresh from point A to point B. There are different types of cooling elements suitable for different

Refrigerated transport by plane

Properly refrigerated air transport of medical supplies (such as blood samples), flowers, fish and food is challenging. This is because the temperature at the point

Using ice packs optimally for refrigerated transport

"How can ice packs be optimally used to transport goods at the right temperature?" is a question our customers regularly ask us. In this article,

From practice: transporting fish by plane

One of Coolpack's customers is a wholesaler of fresh fish near Den Helder. They came into contact with a potential customer in Las Vegas: a

Drugs for animals

One of our customers is a wholesaler in the field of medicines for animals. Before they became our customer, they used a refrigerated van to