Like all industries, food and drinks producers have a responsibility to make sure their products and manufacturing processes inflict as little damage to the environment as possible. One company leading the way in this regard is Carlsberg, and earlier this month the Danish beer producers revealed two fully recyclable research prototypes made from sustainably sourced wood fibres. Each prototype uses...

2020 is fast approaching, meaning we are getting closer to the EU’s proposed target of recycling at least 50% of waste from households. In the run up to this, there has been a drive to change and reduce the types of packaging used for many consumer products, alongside several campaigns to increase awareness around the importance of recycling and the...

If we look back over the last few decades, it’s astonishing how technology has transformed our everyday lives. With the increasing demand for FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods), the manufacturing industry has had to adapt to keep up with supply. The food sector has seen lots of investment over the last few decades as public awareness of allergies and hygiene has...

Over the last few years, there has been a huge drive for more people to recycle, with the introduction of many initiatives and campaigns encouraging consumers to take responsibility for their waste. Although progress has been made in increasing recycling efforts in the UK, many consumers are still confused about what they can and can’t recycle, particularly when it comes...

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...

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...

Following current efforts to combat waste, research conducted by packaging provider DS Smith, suggests that the UK will fall short of its 2035 recycling targets by more than 10 years. It also revealed that UK adults could do more when it comes to recycling, and perhaps are not as informed as they should be. The report highlighted the way consumer...

Since 2018 the UK has seen a dramatic increase in food recalls due to the mislabelling of products. The increase comes after the Food Standards Agency released a report suggesting that businesses take extra caution when labelling their produce, for the safety of consumers. The consultation came after the tragic news of a young girl who died due to eating...

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been making the necessary preparations for food safety following Brexit. In a recent conference, officials of the agency said that they will continue to keep the public and food industries aware of their decisions, showing the science and evidence behind them. The decisions will all work to ensure that public health is protected and...

A recent article by Food Manufacture has reported that in 2018 alone, the UK consumed 4.4 billion meat free dinners, an increase of 150 million since the previous year. The growth comes from the ever-growing trend of veganism and vegetarianism, with many people making the switch at the start of this year, calling it “Veganuary.” A recent survey found that...