As the global population is estimated to rise to 8.5 billion by the year 2030, it is becoming increasingly difficult to produce and distribute enough food to meet demand. However, with food production already consuming 30% of the World's energy and 10.2 million tonnes of food wasted in the UK every year, reaching demand without causing irreparable damage to the...

Food manufacturing is a common place to find conveyor belts, as they make processes quicker and more efficient. The UK is home to hundreds, if not thousands of bakery produce, as we Brits are commonly known for our love of tea and biscuits. In fact, in an article released by the Daily Mirror, statistics showed that each UK household buys...

The manufacturing industry can become hectic at times and thus, more stressful for workers. With an increasing demand in fields such as food manufacturing and the packaging industry to consider their environmental impacts, efficiency is essential to stay on track and avoid mistakes. In certain areas of the manufacturing industry, pressure is placed on business owners when it comes to...

With the heatwave of February being at the forefront of everyone’s minds, environmentalists are concerned that the estranged weather is down to the poor condition of the climate. Many people have taken to social media to express their opinions and what we are and aren’t doing that is impacting the planet so negatively. Despite this, there are few studies to...

It’s not often we think of what happens to our waste once our bins have been emptied. Your household and commercial waste goes on a long journey, which we don’t see. Waste management is one of the biggest and most needed industries in the world. Without waste management, our planet would become spoiled and unhealthy for us to live on....

With more attention being placed on the environment lately, 2019 is looking to be the start of a greener generation. Many people are more aware of recycling and the overuse of plastics whilst others are even changing their diets by reducing the amount of meat consumed, due to the association between meat production and pollution. This recent focus has also...

With the New Year comes resolutions. One of the most popular being “to join the gym” usually with the intention of losing weight, gaining muscle or improving physical fitness in general. Because of this, January is one of the busiest periods for gyms and leisure centres. With thousands of people signing up across the country, gym equipment is put under...

Working within food manufacturing means there are a lot of rules to abide by. From quality checks to food hygiene, the list is very long. Ensuring all your produce is up to the standards defined by the FSA (Food Standards Agency) is crucial in keeping your business and its positive reputation. Failure to meet food hygiene requirements could lead to...

With the festive season upon us, efficiency is key. There’s no room for mistakes, recalls or complaints during this busy period of the year. With hundreds of manufacturers and distributors hiring additional staff specifically for Christmas, like Royal Mail, the next few weeks leading up to the big day are going to be hectic! Around this time of year, it’s...

The date that’s on the forefront of everyone’s mind is of course, Christmas. For many, this is the most exciting time of the year. Presents, food and family…what could get better than that? However, for business owners and factory workers, Christmas can be the most stressful time of year. Preparing for the date takes months, with many starting in August...