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22 Jan 10

Into the light

Into the Light

Guidance notes for outer case labelling of manufacturers’ branded frozen products in the foodservice supply chain.

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Into the Light
06 Jan 10

WORK AT HEIGHT EQUIPMENT GUIDANCE FOR COLD STORES

This guidance supports the industry in their selection of work at height equipment by outlining a hierarchy of the alternatives available. It also includes some examples of elements to consider in developing a safe system of work for the operation of lift truck and non-integrated working platform combinations. This guidance has been developed following full consultation with the HSE and is supplementary to existing HSE Guidance note PM28.

Please click on the link below to download the guidance

Guidance On Selection Of Apprp Work Eq For Work At Height Activities Within A Cold Store.pdf
23 Oct 09

Sensory Comparison of Frozen Food and Fresh Food

 

New 'Sensory Comparison' research conducted with 32 top chefs has confirmd that the taste and texture of  frozen foods is as good as - and sometimes superior to - 'fresh'.  Performed by the Manchester Food Research Centre (MFRC), the research highlighted that there was no statistically significant difference in overall ratings between frozen and ‘fresh’ foodstuffs commonly used in UK pubs, restaurants and hotels.

Please click the link below to view the 'Sensory Comparison' Report.

Sensory Comparison of Frozen Food & Fresh Food
25 Sep 09

Frozen Foods – Use & Nutritional Acceptability in Primary School Lunch Provision Report

A new scientific report on school lunches has debunked the common assumption that ‘fresh’ food has greater nutritional value than frozen.  Please click the link below to view the full report.  If you wish to receive a copy of the appendices (file size 13MB) please email hazelcranidge [at] bfff [dot] co [dot] uk to receive a postal copy.

Frozen Foods – Use & Nutritional Acceptability in Primary School Lunch Provision
22 Sep 09

BFFF Cost Comparison Study

New research commissioned by BFFF, conducted by the Manchester Food Research Centre, has confirmed that frozen food could save the foodservice industry millions of pounds a year.   Please click the link below to view the Cost Comparison Study Report.

Cost Comparison Study
18 Sep 09

Improving The Energy Efficiency Of The Cold Chain

A BFFF project funded by The Carbon Trust which investigates improving the energy efficiency of the cold chain.  The report detailing the project and the findings is now available by clicking on the link below. 

Improving The Energy Efficiency of the Cold Chain