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Biofilms in the food industry: the role of key bacteria

Biofilms, resilient slime layers on stainless steel surfaces, pose a persistent challenge in the food industry. A recent study, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship, sheds new light on the intricate interactio..

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Crate washing far below standard

17 September 2018

At least 56% of the companies do not carry out hygiene inspections after cleaning crates for food and goods. This is the conclusion of independent research into the hygiene and quality level of crate washing in the Nethe...

Preventing bacteria on meat!

11 September 2018

Theo Legters, Manager Operations at T. Boer en Zn. is a veteran in the meat industry and has a clear view on hygiene. His motto: “Don’t combat symptoms, but combat the problem at the source”.   Theo Legters likes to g...

Special joining of forces: Profit in laundry

12 June 2018

There is a lot to gain in the food industry in washing company clothing and other textile, such as cost reduction, hygiene and quality. Three experts talk about how to approach that: Wouter Paas from Paas Westerbork, Mat...

New practical guideline creates clarity

08 May 2018

Wouter Burggraaf is the owner of the hygienic consulting agency Burggraaf & Partners, a member of the EHEDG Netherlands board, a member of the Safe Food Factory community and chair of the ad-hoc work group Hygiënisch...

Improved hygienic design

08 May 2018

Belt disinfection with UVC light keeps conveyor belts free of bacteria and saves businesses money spent on cleaning and downtime. However, it is a challenge to keep electronic equipment running well in an abattoir or mea...

Smart cleaning: Balancing risks and costs

08 May 2018

Businesses can save a lot on cleaning costs. “There are often significant possible optimisation actions that can be taken without increasing risks,” says Gert Visscher, director and owner of Eco2Clean. What must business...

Pal TX desinfecterende alcohol doekjes

08 May 2018

De PAL TX Alcohol desinfecterende doekjes zijn ontwikkeld om oppervlakken snel en veilig te desinfecteren zonder dat naspoelen nodig is. De PAL TX Alcohol desinfecterende doekjes zijn binnen Nederland door het College vo...

Soliflex pro & Soliflex pro mini

08 May 2018

Door de vraag naar constante verbeteringen o.h.g.v. voedselveiligheid en productiviteit, heeft Ammeraal Beltech met haar 65 jaar ervaring, de meest hygiënische transportband ontwikkeld. Soliflex PRO is gemaakt van vol ku...

Disinfecting steam kills bacteria

08 May 2018

A disinfecting dry steam that can disinfect a production space of around 500 cubic metres in one hour. The space is ready for use immediately afterwards. Does that sound too good to be true? Since receiving authorisation...

Progressively less centralised installation

08 May 2018

The food industry is changing with a strong tendency towards decentralisation. By placing IO modules in the field and connecting entrances and exits to the control system with prefabricated cables, shorter installation t...

Nutrilab: Listeria eliminated after two treatments

09 April 2018

The infection density of a food production space increases due to moisture and proteins, ingredients that sustain bacteria well and which find their way into nearly every production space on a daily basis. This is not on...

Mouse infestation? Keep them outside!

05 March 2018

You might have seen the news; two Amsterdam supermarkets have closed their doors and there have been hygiene issues abound at various well-known public locations due to mouse infestation. The costs can be staggering sign...

Innovation at Simpel Desinfecteren

06 February 2018

Disinfection from a distance is possible (see also Dutch Food Industry Journal - June 2017). The Nocofix, which can hold a 20-litre can, is mounted to the wall. Using a timer, you set the time that you want the disinfect...

The right floor and the right drain

06 February 2018

The food industry cannot escape potentially hazardous situations: temperature, fluids and fats create risks with ease. However, many of these can be avoided. Each producer has a HACCP protocol for food-safe production...

Cleaning first, production later

02 January 2018

Both from a food safety perspective and in view of the current  financial crisis, food processing companies are paying increasing  attention to the cleaning process. How can they save costs without  jeopar...