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),...
As restrictions start to lift and organisations look at how best to return to work safely, they’ll need to address the problems that may have arisen during lockdown. Business might be more restricted or quieter than...
During the coronavirus crisis, governments around the world have ordered the shutdown of non-critical businesses and services to reduce the transmission of the virus to protect the population. Other buildings that are classed under essential services...
Many businesses and organisations are under great pressure during the current global health and economic crises. Crucial areas of healthcare and social care are at the front line of the battle against COVID-19 and businesses supplying...
Today’s consumers are more educated than ever. They seek information from everywhere but most notably online. Consumers have also become more outspoken – with the opportunity to spread information via social media more tempting than some...
It’s a daily problem for restaurants. Modern living conditions, urbanisation and changes in climate have made the spread of pests and pest-borne diseases a credible threat. But can a rat, fly and beetle take on an...
Businesses in the food retail sector such as supermarkets and grocery stores face threats from pests from multiple sources. Large stores can stock tens of thousands of food products from multiple sources with complex supply chains,...
Businesses in the hospitality industry are expected to actively control pests under both food safety law and health and safety law. There is a duty of care to provide a safe environment for employees, customers, contractors...
To appeal to hotel guests, restaurant dinners or leisure customers and ensure repeat custom, the hospitality industry needs to focus on two vital areas: pest control and hygiene. Perceived cleanliness is a primary factor in customer...
Pests pose numerous threats to the functions of facility management businesses, from cleaning and catering to maintenance and utilities, waste management and staff welfare. The complex operation of facilities management requires specialist expertise in many disciplines...