The Onion – the unsung ingredient in everyday cooking

The Onion – the unsung ingredient in everyday cooking

With the continued closure of restaurants, snack bars, fast food establishments and pubs, never before have people been doing their own cooking with many of us finding a newfound love of rustling up a story in the kitchen trying new recipes and experimenting with new...
No more tears! Why do onions make you cry?

No more tears! Why do onions make you cry?

If you are a regular user of onions in cooking, you know that as soon as you slice them open, the tears will inevitably flow. It doesn’t matter how happy you are feeling, you can be sure to cry if you chop up an onion, as it seems to happen to everyone. The reason...
An onion a day keeps the doctor away

An onion a day keeps the doctor away

We all worry about our health and knowing the benefits and risks of what we eat is very important. Onions are one of the most misunderstood vegetables, better known as an ingredient when peeling that can make you cry. But onions are also one of the healthiest...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Latest update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Latest update

We understand the uncertainty this unprecedented time might be causing, however we remain focused on supporting all of our customers wherever they may be. YES, WE ARE OPEN! M&P Engineering would like to assure our customers and suppliers that we are still open for...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Latest update

Current Update from the M&P Engineering team

Although to date M&P has not experienced any disruption to production, we would ask customers to allow more time than normal when ordering spare parts. We will do everything possible to fulfil any orders as quickly and efficiently as we can under the current...
Health benefits of onion peels

Health benefits of onion peels

Onion is used widely in every household, and chances are, if you are using an onion on your dish, you will be throwing out the onion peel. But did you know that onion peels are something that you can use for your benefit? It’s not something you need to throw away...
How onions can improve sleep and relieve stress

How onions can improve sleep and relieve stress

If you are stressed and struggling to get a good night’s sleep, onions can be your friend and help you with this. Studies have shown that vegetables like garlic, leeks and onions are high in prebiotics, which serve as food for good stomach bacteria. These prebiotics...
M&P Engineering returns  from Fruit Logistica

M&P Engineering returns from Fruit Logistica

M&P Engineering has recently returned from a very successful Fruit Logistica Berlin show. Over the course of the 3 days, M&P exhibited alongside other companies from across the entire fresh produce sector. Managing Director at M&P, Pamela Nugent added...
Should you eat fresh or frozen vegetables?

Should you eat fresh or frozen vegetables?

When it comes to vegetables, the truth is, not everyone likes them. Because of this, it might be difficult sometimes to include them in your meals, so realistically, a vegetable in any form is better than not eating them at all! But when you do get around to buying...
M&P Engineering returns from the Potato Expo 2020

M&P Engineering returns from the Potato Expo 2020

M&P Engineering has recently returned from a successful Potato Expo in Las Vegas. Managing Director, Pamela Nugent, adds “It was great to catch up with existing customers and to meet new potential ones, there was a lot of interest in our fresh cut equipment...
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