In 2024, the number of UK food recalls increased by 10%. Food safety specialist Phil Brown from Fortress Technology examines the rationale behind this rise and how a multi-layered approach to food inspections and contaminant detection can help to keep food and consumers even safer. Prepared foods, including pasta and noodles accounted for the most […]
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Training and development for the food and drink sector will be enhanced with a new partnership that will bring together sector leading industry and academic expertise. The University of Nottingham is partnering with Briggs of Burton to launch a new training academy that will provide theoretical and practical training to its staff and valuable hands-on […]
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Urban Farm-It, pioneers in sustainable mushroom cultivation, has announced the opening of its second farm in partnership with leading logistics provider Oakland International. Situated at Oakland’s Redditch site, the new farm marks a major step forward in reducing food miles and building a greener supply chain. The cutting-edge mushroom farm features a 190-square-metre fruiting room […]
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Building on the success of its SL60 series of cost-effective miniature temperature and humidity data loggers, Signatrol has launched an updated version of TempIT5, the software package that works alongside the data loggers. The new look TempIT5 offers significantly increased speed, reliability, and efficiency with several high functioning features that are particularly beneficial to food and […]
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~ Beckhoff help Tetra Pak’s packaging solutions to earn “magic” status ~ In Modena, Italy, a software-enabled, highly efficient capping machine has been dubbed the “magic machine.” The name was chosen by Tetra Pak’s pilot customer, impressed by the reliability, performance and flexibility of the Tetra Pak Cap Applicator 40 Speed Hyper. But what […]
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The SSE Arena, Belfast is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tayto, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic and best-loved brands. This collaboration brings together two organisations with deep roots in the local community, each known for delivering unforgettable experience – whether through world-class live entertainment or the unmistakable taste of Tayto’s renowned snacks. […]
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James Cropper, the advanced materials and speciality papermaker with a 180-year heritage, has chosen Osapiens to ensure compliance with the evolving requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With a heritage dating back to 1845 and operations in more than 50 countries, James Cropper is a global leader in papermaking and sustainable material innovation. Renowned […]
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Strengthening its position as the leading buying group for independent foodservice wholesalers, Caterforce is delighted to announce Woods Foodservice as its latest member. Woods Foodservice will officially join the group on 1 August 2025, further strengthening Caterforce’s reach and influence across the UK’s foodservice sector and bringing its turnover to more than £900 million. The […]
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New Meat & Poultry qualification delivers tailored, on-the-job training for butchers and food processing operatives across Scotland. National Food & Drink Training (NFDT), the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has launched a new SCQF Level 5 qualification in Meat & Poultry Processing – delivering fully funded, work-based training designed to upskill employees, enhance business performance, […]
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Innovative UK tech firm, IntelliAM, has expanded its AI and machine learning technology into the US, securing its first order from a leading food manufacturer for three major manufacturing sites. The order will see IntelliAM AI provide its software, on-site sensors, and technology support to help the major manufacturer to maximise efficiencies and return on investment. […]
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