13/06/2024
June is National Safety Month, an ideal time to assess and enhance the safety measures in your food production business.
03/08/2023
Christmas is a peak season for food businesses of all kinds, from manufacturers to breweries. Whether you are producing, storing, packaging or distributing food and drink, you need to ensure that you have the right equipment, ingredients and supplies to meet the high demand and expectations of your customers. But why should you start preparing for Christmas manufacturing now, when it is still months away? Here are some good reasons to get ahead of the game and plan your Christmas manufacturing in advance. Ensure health and safety compliance One of... Read More
15/05/2019
In honour of Coeliac awareness week, we wanted to share some information about the disease and how food businesses can take action to assist those with Coeliac disease. What is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease is a serious illness that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues when gluten is consumed. This can damage the lining of the gut and remove the body’s ability able to absorb nutrients from food properly. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley and rye. As the... Read More
The importance of effectively controlling allergens in food production is extremely high. Around 2 million people in the UK are living with a food allergy, with an average of 10 fatal reactions to undeclared allergenic ingredients a year. Poor allergen control poses significant risks to your consumers and your business reputation. There are 170 foods known to induce allergic reactions, EU regulations focus on 14 allergens. These are the most common foods to provoke allergic reactions: The 14 main allergens to be aware of are: Celery Cereals that contain gluten (including wheat, rye,... Read More
