Commentator(s): Aled Patchett, Managing Director, Head of Consumer and Retail for Lloyds Banking Group What is your vision for the role financial institutions can play in promoting sustainability within UK agriculture, particularly for the food and drink manufacturing sector? Lloyds Banking Group is the leading financier of agriculture, representing almost a third of all lending […]
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A recent article in one of the country’s biggest national publications has highlighted the complexities of recycling in the UK, suggesting that over one billion items that could be reused end up in landfill due to lingering consumer confusion over what materials can and cannot be effectively recycled. While this raises important points about the […]
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Failing to repair a subsurface crack in a steel container can lead to several serious consequences, primarily due to the crack’s potential to propagate under stress. Here are some key outcomes: CONTAMINATION OF PRODUCT Surface cracks and subsurface porosities can act as entry points for contaminants. For containers holding sensitive or sterile materials, this can […]
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Titan Enterprises offers a range of high-performance flowmeters in food grade materials where both food hygiene and precision flow measurement are required. Flow measurement is a critical tool for food and beverage manufacturers, the industry having a diverse range of processes that require the precise control of liquid flow rates. Production processes including filling of vessels […]
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Far too many of the warehouses and cold stores that process fresh produce for the UK’s grocery retail sector remain over-reliant on old fashioned manual handling processes because the alternative has always been limited to systems based on conveyor technology that require a vast amount of building space to operate in. But, with the emergence […]
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To adapt and thrive in this ever-evolving market, food and beverage producers require the capability to integrate the different planning levels, departments and teams within a supply chain. With the right solution, producers should have visibility on the impact of every planning decision. The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to […]
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Alistair Moncrieff, Co-Founder, Whisky Partners The global whisky industry is projected to reach a value of $127 billion by 2028. This indicates a robust and expanding market. For consumers, industry players, and investors, there is a significant opportunity to jump on this momentum and change the face of the industry for the better. Opening Doors […]
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From 19 to 22 March 2024, the leading providers of innovative and practice-oriented sensor solutions will once again set standards at Anuga FoodTec when it comes to successfully advancing process safety and efficiency in food and beverage production. High performance sensors that assume many functions of communication across systems – both of machine to machine […]
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Overview of the Issue: A well-known manufacturer of plumbing products found themselves in a dire situation as their existing service provider failed to respond promptly to a critical issue with their cooling system. The initial diagnosis proposed by the service provider indicated a substantial refrigerant leak, necessitating a costly replacement of the condenser coil. This […]
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Overview The drinks industry is facing challenges from all angles, from global disasters affecting local supply chains, and turbulence from soaring materials and duty costs, to changes in personal alcohol consumption and a tough economic climate businesses and consumers are grappling with. However, with the right understanding of insights, product development, clear communication and appealing branding and design, drinks producers and suppliers can tune […]
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