Production Downtime Causes Problems for Food and Drink Manufacturers Downtime refers to a period during which production has stopped or equipment or machinery is not working correctly. Its one of the biggest challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers due to the cost implications associated with it. For a food and beverage processing plant, the typical cost
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About the EU Industrial Emissions Directive The EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) refers to the legal measures that companies are required to follow to reduce their harmful industrial emissions. This includes emissions of wastewater and generation of waste. Although the rules were initially implemented in 2011, EU regulators are currently proposing a series of best
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CO2 Shortage Impacting Food and Drink Supplies Northern Europe is facing a carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage, which is affecting beer, carbonated soft drinks plus many more food and drink items. The UK has predominantly been affected by the shortage, which has forced many manufacturers to halt their production. British baking firm, Warburtons have stopped the
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Soft Drink Industry Levy and Price Rises The long-anticipated tax on fizzy drinks has finally come into effect in the UK, meaning many soft drinks firms are now facing hefty tax bills on the high sugar-sweetened beverages they produce or import. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (commonly referred to as ‘The Sugar Tax’) will add
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To Stay Competitive, Automation is a Must New technological advances such as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are advancing at a rapid pace and are transforming the productivity and capabilities of many businesses globally. Food and beverages, along with manufacturing were some of the first industries to harness automation and continue to reap the benefits.
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