Is your food factory ready for the next heatwave?
Following the warmest June on record for England, it’s thought extreme temperatures will become the norm for the future. Highs of 30°C or more are predicted to dominate our previously lacklustre British summers, with the Met Office noting our summers are twice as likely to be hotter now compared to the period of 1991-2020. With recent red extreme heat […]
Increasing Efficiency, Reducing Downtime, and Meeting Energy Goals in Food, Beverage, and Distribution: Solutions for Engineering Teams
For engineering managers and technical personnel in the food, beverage, and distribution industries, operational efficiency and reduced downtime are critical to ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations. In addition, the growing focus on energy-saving requirements is driving the need for solutions that not only improve productivity but also reduce energy consumption. Unplanned stoppages and inefficient systems […]
How real-time visibility of the supply chain can help mitigate food waste
In today’s market, consumer demands have not only driven supply chain efficiencies for greater speed and convenience but are increasingly now forcing retailers to address expectations of improved sustainability. The consequences of keeping up with customers’ wishes aren’t always easy and may have an adverse effect on short term business plans and processes, especially if […]
Investors pile sustainability pressure on fast food supply chains
Global investors representing more than $6.5 trillion have called on six of the largest companies in the $570 billion global fast-food sector to act urgently on the climate and water risks in their supply chains. The investors have sent letters to Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International (owners of Burger King), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wendy’s […]
Retailers warn over ‘no deal’ Brexit food supply chain risks
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose and M&S are among UK retailers to have warned about the devastating impact a so-called ‘no deal’ Brexit will have on food security and supply in the UK. In an open letter to MPs, send by the British Retail Consortium trade body, the CEOs of the country’s biggest food retailers called on […]
FSA trials first use of blockchain for food supply chain
The Food Standards Agency has successfully completed a pilot using blockchain in a cattle slaughterhouse, representing the first time the technology has been used as a regulatory tool to ensure compliance in the food sector. A blockchain is a type of database that takes a number of records and puts them in a block (rather […]