The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that misuse of the natural world can have unforeseen consequences and that we need to take more and sustained action to prepare for the consequences. For the fourth time this century...
Before COVID-19, the food industry had a multitude of challenges: an ever-increasing complex supply chain, stringent legislation and rising standards for compliance and audits, political and environmental upheavals in parts of the world (Brexit, climate change),...
After a year of trying to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social consequences, the world is at a crossroads, according to the UN. Addressing the One Planet summit in Paris on 11...
A business that has a problem with flies or other flying insects should take an integrated approach to eliminating the pests. This includes looking at both prevention methods and improving practices such as food hygiene that...
Flying insects cause a nuisance for businesses round the world. They’re an expensive problem. With over 120,000 species of flies spreading over 200 different pathogens worldwide, there is clearly a significant risk to businesses. Flies can...
A fly infestation can spell disaster. Flies are one of the most likely insects to cause damage and disruption to a food service or food production business. They disturb the production process, hit revenue and pose...
The COVID–19 pandemic continues to impact every industry and sector worldwide, but perhaps none more than the food industry. Lockdowns and restrictions to try and stop the spread of COVID-19 have led to shutdowns, closures and supply disruptions, from...
Flies and other flying insects are a threat to businesses that need contamination-free environments, such as those handling food or pharmaceuticals. They’re also a nuisance in customer-facing areas of organisations, including hotels and conference venues. Every...
Stored product insects (SPIs) are the most costly pests to food businesses and destroy or contaminate a significant proportion of the world’s food supplies. Even in a developed country such as the US, SPIs damage up...
Stored product insects (SPIs) are the most costly pests to food businesses and destroy or contaminate a significant proportion of the world’s food supplies. Even in a developed country such as the US, SPIs damage up...