By now, we’ve all likely heard of companies across pretty much every sector making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and be more environmentally friendly, and the food industry is no different. In fact, many food companies and manufacturers are enlisting the help of technology and AI to help them work towards the goal of achieving net zero. But how...

The Food and Beverage sector has seen many recent innovations which have helped to facilitate changes in the industry. Below, our team take a look at some of those trends, what they mean and the impacts they will have. To appeal to consumer demands and demands for hygiene, new processing and packaging techniques have been trialled and implemented. The one...

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new or reused composite materials and objects, thereby beginning the life-cycle process of a material once again. This helps to contribute to what is known as a circular economy, a system in which waste and unnecessary consumption of resources is minimised. Plastic recycling is the biggest area of the industry, but...

At Chiorino, we pride ourselves on designing and creating products that perform to the highest possible standard without sacrificing reliability or safety. Our new DET mesh conveyor belts are no exception – like all of our products, they merge the latest in conveyor belt technology with precision engineering for a winning combination of efficiency and dependability. Chiorino DET belts are...

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven hugely challenging for people from all walks of life, and like many businesses, Chiorino have had to adapt in order to safeguard our staff and customers. In a previous update, we provided information about the steps we have taken to follow the advice provided by the government and the World Health Organization. As the situation...

With both summer and Halloween well and truly over, it means we have officially entered the festive period, which for many is the best time of year. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, get the Christmas decorations out from the loft and to plan the big food shop before things get too busy. The months...

There are a lot of things that can go wrong during the food production process, but using the best possible equipment is a simple way to maximise efficiency and minimise risk. Here are three ways in which using a Chiorino detectable conveyor belt can help to improve your food production process: Superior detectability Chiorino’s detectable conveyor belts offer far greater...

Here at Chiorino, we are one of the leading suppliers for conveyor belts to food manufacturers worldwide. We know the value of hygiene and efficiency in production, especially in such a fast-paced industry like food manufacturing. Companies reputations could be diminished due to their products consistently being sent back due to hygiene concerns, not to mention the risk of their...

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...

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...