Solar-powered refrigerated trailers for Bird’s Eye

The initiative has been made possible through a partnership with shipping and logistics firm DFDS and British sustainable-powered refrigeration specialist Sunswap,

The trailers feature roof-mounted solar panels that work alongside Sunswap’s battery system to power the refrigeration units. Birds Eye hopes to eliminate around 24 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Shaun Smith, general manager of Birds Eye UK and Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to be working with DFDS and Sunswap to help reduce the environmental impact of our operations. It’s fitting that the technology we’re now using to support the running of these trailers uses the same sun that ripens our peas.”

Michael Lowe, CEO of Sunswap, added: “This collaboration with an industry food leader like Birds Eye confirms that our British-engineered and manufactured system not only matches the performance and reliability needed for temperature-critical food transport, but goes further by reducing direct emissions and helping cut operating costs.”

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