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Food Factories: Low Risk, High Risk, High Care – What’s the Difference?

Our comprehensive guide to low risk, high risk, and high care zones in a food factory.

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Refractometers

Optical Refractometers vs. Digital Refractometers: An honest comparison

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

Klipspringer's food industry team explore everything you need to know about selecting the perfect detectable pens.

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Peak Season Production

Six Ways To Better Manage Peak Season Production​

This article explores the main responsibilities of the overworked hygiene manager - and several solutions to help their daily tasks.

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The Hygiene Hustle

Introducing The Hygiene Hustle Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

Removing the guesswork from oil checks with one simple method.

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Culture in Hygiene: Sustainable Cleaning Practice (Webinar 3)

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

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)

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?

Breaking down all costs of implementing shadow boards.

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Culture in Hygiene: Hygiene Team Retention & Engagement (Webinar 1)

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

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

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

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?

Explaining the utility of shadow boards for workplace management and organisation.

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Six Strategies for Maximising Oil Life Without Compromising Quality

Breakdown of an oil management webinar involving experts from Olleco, Jestic, Wagamama, and Klipspringer.

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Temperature Mapping Explained

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

Detailing the most suitable equipment choices for food safety officers and EHOs.

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Compliant Fridge Temperature Monitoring – A Complete Overview

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

A brief guide outlining how best to use your Klipspringer Web Portal.

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Understanding Your UKAS Calibration Certificate

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

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?

Explaining the difference between two easily conflated hygiene monitoring methods.

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Food Oil Management – A Bigger Problem Beneath the Surface?

Delving into one of the food industry's most pressing problems, and how to overcome it.

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