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Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken
A low-power blue light could be the key to significantly reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the UK, scientists at the University of Reading have found. Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning worldwide. In the UK alone there are hundreds of thousands of cases each year, costing an estimated […]
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Welsh Business Viscose Closures achieves OK compost HOME certification for Plastic-Free Shrink Sleeves
Swansea-based packaging manufacturer and distributor Viscose Closures has achieved OK compost HOME certification from TÜV AUSTRIA for its transparent Plastic-free shrink sleeves, including printed transparent sleeves. The certification marks a significant milestone for the business, providing independent verification that the certified sleeves meet recognised criteria for home composting conditions. Viscose’s Plastic-free shrink sleeves are made […]
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Is your conveyor the weakest link in your beverage line?
For UK canning, bottling and PET operations, the pressure to maintain output and control costs with leaner maintenance teams has never been greater. Yet one of the most common sources of unplanned downtime, the conveyor system, sits largely unaddressed. The problem is that most conveyor issues don’t announce themselves. Gradual chain wear, subtle misalignment or […]
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Sustainable Foods Conference 27-28 January 2027.
We’re excited to share that we are sponsoring Sustainable Foods Conference 27-28 January 2027. It’s going to be a fantastic two-day event with industry leaders and opportunities for insightful discussions. Join us at the event where the food industry gathers to shape what’s next #sustainablefoods https://lnkd.in/e-xNMzEn
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Keeping Hazardous Dust Under Control in Food Manufacturing
In food and drink manufacturing, everyday ingredients can present serious safety risks when they become airborne. Fine particles from flour, sugar and other powdered ingredients can accumulate around production machinery, creating potentially combustible dust clouds if disturbed. As food production becomes increasingly automated, dust control needs to keep pace with changing operations. Longer operating hours […]
