The textile world is ever evolving and as technology advances, it has allowed innovative ideas to come to life to meet the needs of the consumer. Amongst 2019’s trends, one that stands out is the drive to combine function and fashion. This is particularly prevalent in the activewear industry, where more lightweight but stronger, performance enhancing designs have been created...

Food recalls and hygiene have made headlines recently following an outbreak of Listeria. The strain of the bacteria was linked back to pre-packed sandwiches produced by The Good Food Chain who had been suppliers to 43 NHS trusts in the UK. For healthy individuals, Listeriosis causes little more than a cold, but for those with a compromised immune system it...

At Chiorino, we supply conveyor belts to all sectors, but particularly the food and beverage industry, so we like to keep up-to-date with the latest news! In April last year, a sugar tax was introduced to the UK meaning drinks manufacturers had to pay a levy on their high-sugar products. The initiative has recently made headlines again as Boris Johnson promises to...

According to the recent statistics from the Health and Safety Executive, 30.7 million days are lost annually due to workplace illness or injury. Of the 62,000 non-fatal injuries that happen in the UK manufacturing sector each year, 24% occur during manual handling. Accidents in the workplace have been steadily decreasing over the last few decades, and fatal injuries are no longer common. However, accidents...