Whether you are creating a food product from scratch, just an element, or if you’re part of the manufacturing supply chain, you are required to protect the ingredients or product; this also includes allergen contamination.
Essential safety signs in a commercial kitchen
The commercial kitchen is the heart of any food establishment, whether it’s a restaurant, café, care home or school canteen. It’s a busy space where meals are prepared and served to customers. However, with all … Read more
Food Traceability: Lets get your Records Straight
What is food traceability? The Food Standards Agency (FSA) defines food traceability as the ability to help keep track of ingredients and finished food products in the supply chain, which supports a swift and accurate … Read more
17 Acronyms Everyone Working in Food Manufacturing Should Know
Acronyms are designed to simplify life, but do they? How many times have you seen a series of letters and felt like you should know what they stand for? You might work in the food … Read more
The 4 Cs of Food Safety Explained
Whether you work in the hospitality industry or the food manufacturing sector, you’ve probably heard of the 4 Cs of food safety. But what exactly are they, and why are they so important? In the … Read more
HACCP Plan for Sushi & Sashimi: High-Risk Foods
Whether you manage a Japanese restaurant or a sushi takeaway, you’ll need to have an appropriate food safety management system in place. This should include your HACCP plan, covering in detail all the necessary procedures … Read more
New Calorie Labelling Regulations: What You Need to Know
From April 2022 onwards, large businesses will have to display calorie information on their food labels and menus in England. We’ve put together this short, easy-to-read guide to help you navigate through the upcoming changes. … Read more
5 Key Food Safety Facts Worth Knowing
Food safety refers to the practices used to ensure food is safe to eat; from preparation and distribution to storage and beyond. It concerns all the steps involved in preventing food-borne illnesses. Following proper food … Read more
What is a Food Safety Management System?
A food safety management system (FSMS) is defined as ‘a systematic approach to controlling food safety hazards within a food business in order to ensure that food is safe to eat’. It’s essentially a documented … Read more
Why is Food Safety Training Important?
Whatever the industry you’re in, training your staff is essential for maximising performance and efficiency, and minimising risk. When it comes to food safety, however, this is even more crucial. Negligence or poor management in … Read more