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Vegan Risk Assessment & Checklist for Food Manufacturers: Free Templates

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety

Manufacturers may come across multiple challenges when producing vegan food products. Download a free vegan food risk assessment and checklist here.

Jan 28, 2022
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Guidance on Food Additives Legislation for the UK and EU

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Risk Assessment

It’s essential that you adhere to food additives legislation in the UK and EU. Find guidance on which ingredients are safe and legal here.

Dec 1, 2021
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Understanding Factors Affecting the Shelf Life of Food Products

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Nutrition

All food has a shelf life, whether it’s fresh, perishable, or non-perishable. Learn more on the factors affecting shelf life here.

Nov 12, 2021
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How to Package Food for Shipping

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Starting a Business

We offer advice on how to package food for shipping. The difference between a safe, high-quality product, to one that arrives unsafe and unappealing.

Oct 6, 2021
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Calorie Labelling on Restaurant Menus

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety

Calorie labelling is to become a legal requirement for many hospitality businesses. We discuss the benefits and dangers of calories on menus.

Aug 23, 2021
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What are the Different Types of Sustainable Food Packaging?

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety

Packaging should aim to represent the environmental values of a brand to a customer. We discuss the different types of sustainable food packaging here.

Jul 19, 2021
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Vegan Food Production: Guidance on Manufacturing Practices

Hospitality

There is a growing concern from manufacturers to substantiate vegan claims. We suggest the good manufacturing practices for vegan manufacturers here.

Jun 28, 2021
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What’s the Difference Between Trade Marks, Copyright, Patents and Trade Secrets?

Business Law and Compliance Starting a Business

Trade marks, copyright, patents and trade secrets are all part of intellectual property law. Find out how to decide which will be best for your business here.

May 28, 2021
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What Does the BRCGS Grading System Mean?

HACCP

Many manufacturers work towards, or are following BRCGS standards. We outline what the BRCGS grading system is and how to achieve the grades here.

May 3, 2021
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Cyber Security in Food & Drink Manufacturing: BRCGS Standards

Data Protection Food Safety

The threat of a cyber attack is very much a real prospect for food and drink manufacturers. We cover the cyber security threats and the BRCGS standards here.

Apr 9, 2021
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