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...

Food hygiene is incredibly important within manufacturing. The image of a business all depends on the quality of products, including labelling and packaging too. Failure to abide by food standards can lead to a number of consequences, such as complaints, recalls and even closure of a company. This is not what any business owner wants, which is why it’s essential...

Chiorino offer a wide range of high-quality conveyor belts, to benefit a variety of industries throughout the country. Our dedication to efficiency and great value for money is what makes us one of the leading conveyor belt suppliers in the area. This month, we wanted to focus on one of our most popular conveyor models, the HP Compact Drive Belt....

The saying that “time is money” is more than true – within business, there is no room for time-consuming mistakes, as these can have quite the domino effect, resulting in more complications further down the line. This is why Chiorino are always emphasising the importance of having a high-quality conveyor belt. But, what happens when its efficiency is obstructed? Below,...

One of the difficulties many confectionery manufacturers face when producing and packaging their products is stickiness. When in a warm environment, confectionery, such as gelatin-based or boiled sweets, can become sticky and latch themselves onto surfaces, like conveyor belts. These can remain there until removed manually – which can be a time-consuming task if dealing with large quantities. Not only...

Image is everything when it comes to business, especially for food brands. Every product that leaves a factory must be quality checked to the highest of industry standards to minimise error and avoid recalls. Any possible recalls could lead to all stock being retracted – damaging the brand’s reputation and leading to loss of profits. Food hygiene is crucial within...

Our position as a leading supplier of innovative conveyor belt technology has allowed us to be in a fortunate place when it comes to the future of manufacturing within the food, textile and lubricant industries. According to FoodManufacture.co.uk, a dedicated platform to providing news regarding food and drink manufacturing, technology that increases safety, efficiency, and cost of labour is in...

At Chiorino we work with a variety of industries from packaging and textiles, to automotive and printing. Another of our key industries is food. Having worked with food manufacturers for many years, including internationally recognised brands, we understand some of the challenges and necessities within the food industry. Because of the potential challenges, risk management is key. This requires having...