Whilst there is criticism regarding the health impacts, the soft drink market is a driving force within the UK ‘s food and beverage market. Chiorino understand that many soft drink producers are reliant on our conveyor belts in order to guarantee hygiene, reliability and other necessary qualities they possess. In April 2018, the UK introduced a sugar tax in which...

The abundance of industries and markets where our innovative and reliable conveyor belts are regularly used can often go unnoticed. From packaged food production to textile manufacturing, our wide range of Chiorino belts and accessories contribute to being part of the backbone of many industrial and production environments. Another industry where Chiorino bear significance is within the Pharmaceutical industry. Within...

Addo Food Group has recently had to recall more than 50 of its products due to a faulty drive belt. The chilled pastry items were recalled after routine checks revealed that part processed pastry contained metal. A faulty drive belt was identified as the cause of the problem with the products affected including own-label pies and pastries for many major...

Specialising in the food industry means that your reputation is everything. The slightest hiccup could lead to dire consequences for your business. A tarnished name due to complaints of hygiene or food recalls could be the difference between thriving and losing profits and falling to the bottom of the business food chain. Hygiene is crucial in a food environment. It...

The first quarter of 2018 saw good growth in UK food and drink exports to the EU and to non-EU countries, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). Overall there was a 5.5% growth in exports to £5.2bn, with breakfast cereals seeing the fastest growth.  Although the largest UK export markets are Ireland and France, opportunities have been recognised...

As the month of March unfolds and the season switches from winter to spring, many holiday-makers will be finalising plans for their summer holidays. Airports are due to become inundated with travellers and passengers making their trips around the globe. Believe it or not, one of the most integral components to a smooth running and efficient airport during these busy...

In the last three years, over 50% of audited meat processing and cold storage facilities in the UK were found to have breached health and safety regulations. The Bureau of Investigative Journalism inspected 890 premises and found at least one major breach in 540 of them. The FSA fears these failings could be prevalent throughout the food manufacturing industry. Whilst...

Conveyor belts are used primarily for transporting bulk materials from one zone to another in an easy and constant movement. A crucial part of the conveyor belt is the conveyor belt fabric which must be long lasting, resistant to a range of moisture and temperature changes, as well as being incredibly durable. Fabric conveyor belts are mainly used to transport...

Over the last 100 years from our foundation as a tannery, Chiorino has developed experience in adjusting to advancements in equipment, materials, and technology. This has contributed to our history as a leading manufacturer of technically advanced equipment in conveyor belts. A development in technology that has evolved rapidly over the last two decades is digital innovation. A phenomenon referred to as...

The months running up to Christmas are some of the biggest and busiest times of year for food manufacturers, with the increasingly high demand for produce for events such as parties, and of course, the big Christmas day dinner. This social period, proves challenging for manufacturers as they must meet higher orders at a short deadline, putting pressure on companies...