Blogs
Food Factories: Low Risk, High Risk, High Care – What’s the Difference?
September 19, 2023
Our comprehensive guide to low risk, high risk, and high care zones in a food factory.
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Optical Refractometers vs. Digital Refractometers: An honest comparison
September 15, 2023
Klipspringer's food industry team break down the pros and cons of optical refractometers and digital refractometers.
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Detectable Pens in the Food Industry – Everything you need to know
August 29, 2023
Klipspringer's food industry team explore everything you need to know about selecting the perfect detectable pens.
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Six Ways To Better Manage Peak Season Production
August 23, 2023
This article explores the main responsibilities of the overworked hygiene manager - and several solutions to help their daily tasks.
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Introducing The Hygiene Hustle Podcast
August 15, 2023
In the first episode of The Hygiene Hustle, Phil May explores the role of Hygiene Operatives and how to write a Cleaning Instruction Card.
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Resin-Set Brushware vs. Standard Hygiene Brushware: An honest comparison
June 23, 2023
Breaking down the pros and cons of resin-set and standard hygiene brushware for use in the food industry.
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John Benson-Smith: Discussing the Past, Present & Future of Hospitality
May 11, 2023
Alex Blair sits down for an exclusive interview with John Benson-Smith, hospitality expert, celebrity chef, and former BBC MasterChef judge.
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No Food Left Behind (Part 3): How UK Consumers Can Solve the Food Waste Crisis
April 26, 2023
How can individuals and families cut food waste? Find out how in the third and final part of the 'No Food Left Behind' series.
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How To Keep Production Lines Running During Washdowns
April 21, 2023
Equipment downtime during washdowns is waste of production and costs. This article offers an alternative solution.
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No Food Left Behind (Part 2): How UK Manufacturers Can Solve the Food Waste Crisis
April 17, 2023
This second article in the 'No Food Left Behind' series evaluates how leading UK manufacturers can fight food wastage.
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Temperature Monitoring Explained
April 11, 2023
Based on our common interactions with customers, this article answers key questions around temperature monitoring, from its process to costs.
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A Complete Guide to Food Industry Scales
April 3, 2023
This article addresses key questions around food industry scales - including IP ratings, EC trade approval, and different types of scales.
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No Food Left Behind (Part 1): How UK Retailers Can Solve the Food Waste Crisis
March 29, 2023
This first article in the 'No Food Left Behind' series evaluates how leading UK retailers can tackle the food waste crisis head-on.
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Five Little-Known Solutions to Lighten the Load of Hygiene Managers
March 21, 2023
This article explores the main responsibilities of the overworked hygiene manager - and several solutions to help their daily tasks.
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A Foolproof Foreign Body Prevention Plan For Food Factories
March 13, 2023
A ten-step template of how to prevent foreign body contamination - from risk assessment to root cause analysis.
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Probe Thermometer Damage – and How Do I Avoid Them?
March 7, 2023
Thermometer damage is costly and inconvenient. This article unpacks its most common causes, and outlines how to prevent thermometer damage.
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The Four Most Frequent Problems with Shadow Boards
February 28, 2023
Overcoming the most common problems with shadow boards, from unreturned equipment to insufficient space.
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How to Simplify Your Colour-Coding Policy for Guaranteed Segregation
February 20, 2023
An in-depth exploration of colour-coding for allergen segregation, based on an interview with Alex Carlyon.
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A Complete Guide to Equipment Calibration
February 1, 2023
In an exclusive interview, Klipspringer’s Laboratory Manager explains lead times, the calibration process, and more…
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Seven Key Trends for the Future of Food and Farming
January 26, 2023
A research-driven analysis of trends and developments that will play an increase role in the future of food and farming.
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How Can the 5S Lean Principles Boost Business Efficiency?
January 11, 2023
Tangibly explaining the 5S Principles, one of the most effective organisational tools for workplace efficiency.
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In-House Thermometer Verification Methods Explained
January 5, 2023
Analysing the pros and cons of the three main approaches to probe verification.
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TRAKKD: Boosting Compliance, Traceability, and Sustainability Across the Hospitality Industry
January 4, 2023
A new approach for innovative food businesses aiming for efficiency and traceability.
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What is the Best Way to Check Oil Quality?
December 11, 2022
Removing the guesswork from oil checks with one simple method.
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Culture in Hygiene: Sustainable Cleaning Practice (Webinar 3)
November 29, 2022
Breakdown of the third webinar in the 'Culture in Hygiene' series, examining how to ensure sustainable cleaning practice.
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Preventing Foreign Body Contamination – Why Detection Should Be the Last Resort
November 20, 2022
Outlining the utility of detectable utensils for avoiding contaminated and customer-harming foodstuff.
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Culture in Hygiene: Maximising the Hygiene Window (Webinar 2)
October 23, 2022
Breakdown of the second webinar in the 'Culture in Hygiene' series, examining how to maximise the Hygiene Window.
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How Much Do Shadow Boards Really Cost?
October 6, 2022
Breaking down all costs of implementing shadow boards.
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Culture in Hygiene: Hygiene Team Retention & Engagement (Webinar 1)
September 12, 2022
Breakdown of the first webinar in a three-part series, discussing how to recruit, train, and retain a highly engaged hygiene team.
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Nine Factors to Consider When Choosing a Wireless Monitoring System
August 18, 2022
Breakdown of a wireless monitoring webinar led by Quorn Foods and Klipspringer panelists.
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Unpacking the BRCGS Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
August 9, 2022
This research-led article explains all there is to know about new changes in the BRCGS's Issue 9, auditable from 1 February 2023.
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Cooking Oil – Rising Prices, Needless Costs and Unsustainable Practices
July 26, 2022
In 2022, oil dominated global headlines: a constantly revolving door of rising oil prices, supply chain issues, and sustainability breaches...
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Shadow Boards: An Industry Staple for Workplace Management?
July 13, 2022
Explaining the utility of shadow boards for workplace management and organisation.
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Six Strategies for Maximising Oil Life Without Compromising Quality
June 23, 2022
Breakdown of an oil management webinar involving experts from Olleco, Jestic, Wagamama, and Klipspringer.
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Temperature Mapping Explained
May 1, 2022
Outlining the process of temperature mapping in food storage units, from fridge-freezers to entire warehouses.
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EHOs and Food Safety Officers: Choosing the Right Equipment
September 2, 2021
Detailing the most suitable equipment choices for food safety officers and EHOs.
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Compliant Fridge Temperature Monitoring – A Complete Overview
July 9, 2021
How to get it right when it comes to fridge monitoring in the food industry.
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Your Online Klipspringer Experience: The Complete Guide
April 25, 2021
A brief guide outlining how best to use your Klipspringer Web Portal.
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Understanding Your UKAS Calibration Certificate
October 9, 2019
Guiding you through each element of the UKAS calibration certificate provided by Klipspringer's laboratory.
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Reducing the Risks of Acrylamide in Cooking Oil
June 15, 2019
Specifying how to prevent a build-up of acrylamide - a customer-harming, cancer-causing chemical.
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A3 vs ATP Hygiene Monitoring – What’s the Difference?
March 1, 2019
Explaining the difference between two easily conflated hygiene monitoring methods.
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Food Oil Management – A Bigger Problem Beneath the Surface?
December 11, 2018
Delving into one of the food industry's most pressing problems, and how to overcome it.
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