Hygienico, in partnership with Ozone Industries of Andover and Cardiff Metropolitan University, is proud to announce the successful completion of six months of scientific analyses of the quality of ice cubes produced with their new groundbreaking technology at the prestigious five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.
The latest round of test results has demonstrated Hygienico’s innovative ozone-based technology, HygienICE™, effectively keeping the ice cubes virtually clear of potentially harmful levels of air and waterborne pathogens, significantly improving hygiene levels in the catering environment.
Ending the question of whether ice is a source of foodborne illnesses builds a case for insurance companies to lower their public indemnity premiums, wherever food ice is determined to be a risk factor.
The CEO of Hygienico, Martyn Jutsum, has expressed his confidence in the new technology, stating: “Having been in the industry since 1972, I can safely say that this new ozone technology is amongst the most innovative and effective products in food biosecurity. HygienICE™ units are not only cost-effective but also provide continuous 24/7 cleaning of both the water reservoir and interior surfaces, eliminating biofilms and the need for labour-intensive maintenance regimes.”
Mr Jutsum has also praised the Celtic Manor Resort staff: “This was an ideal venue for our trial, with its numerous ice machines throughout the premises, and we are most grateful to them for their welcoming attitude and willingness to innovate with the technology of tomorrow.”
Simon White, Maintenance Manager of the Celtic Collection, appears equally satisfied with the latest set of trial results: “We know first-hand the constant demand for pure clean ice in hospitality and the on-going time-consuming ice-machine maintenance chores. So, HygienICE™ technology seems to us a real game-changer, we have enjoyed testing it, and I am confident that it will soon become a standard throughout the industry as its benefits are self-evident.”
Developed over five years, Hygienico’s innovative technology is based on a novel constant low-dose oxidation method that represents a safe and affordable labour-saving alternative to existing time-consuming technologies.
Curated by Cardiff Metropolitan University, HygienICE™ is fully aligned with UK (COSHH) and US (NIOSH) limits for safe levels of ozone and also compliant with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR).
This new compact and easy to install commercial ice machine (CIM) sanitiser requires constant power of just 14 Watts and uses low cost bespoke equipment with dosage variability.
Individual HygienICE™ CIM devices are already available from Shine Food Machinery, in Newport, to buy or lease. Shine also offers its clients custom installation, fine tuning, annual maintenance and staff training.
