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What is a flexitank?
A flexitank is a single-use bladder that turns a 20 ft dry container into a bulk liquid tank. Capacities, suitable cargoes, risks…
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What is high oleic sunflower oil?
High oleic sunflower oil comes from varieties bred so oleic acid dominates. Why it resists oxidation, how it is specified and how…
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What is the difference between chopped, leaf and portioned frozen spinach?
Chopped and leaf describe how frozen spinach is cut; portioned describes how it is frozen into pucks or balls. What each means…
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How are frozen vegetables graded?
Frozen vegetables are graded on calibre, defect count, colour and uniformity, and extraneous matter. Why no universal A, B, C scale exists.
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What are the most common defects in frozen vegetables?
The frozen vegetable defects that generate real claims fall into field, process and cold chain groups. How to tell them apart and…
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What does GFSI-recognised mean?
GFSI-recognised means a certification programme meets the Global Food Safety Initiative benchmark. GFSI does not audit or certify sites itself.
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What do BRCGS audit grades mean?
The grade summarises how many non-conformities were raised at the audit and how serious they were. Grades run from AA at the…