In recent news, thousands of restaurants came under fire after an investigation into 250,000 businesses discovered 1 in 20 (13,000) restaurants were given a failing hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). A fail … Read more
Everything you need to know about reducing the risk of a Listeria outbreak
It’s not uncommon to hear on the news at the moment of a ‘Listeria outbreak’. For many people just hearing that sentence causes panic, but how much do you really know about Listeria? The recent … Read more
Implementing a positive food safety culture into your food business
Creating a food safety culture is one of the most important jobs for any director in a food organisation. Creating and maintaining a positive food safety culture can provide numerous benefits to your food business. Such benefits … Read more
Should I change from paper diaries to digital record keeping?
In recent years, technology has become fundamental to the food industry. Whether you are a business owner, supplier or food manufacturer, technology is making life easier across the industry. Going digital is improving productivity and … Read more
How food compliance can help your business to grow
With surveys showing that 61% of people said that they would not visit a restaurant or café with a Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating of 2 or below, it goes without saying that demonstrating … Read more
Decreasing the Risk of an Allergic Reaction in your Restaurant
Allergic reactions to food are not only extremely dangerous to customers with severe allergies, but can also be detrimental to a restaurant’s brand and credibility. Severe allergen cases have the potential to result in legal … Read more
Are you making the most of your Food Safety Audits?
Regular food hygiene audits can provide huge benefits to businesses when executed effectively and appropriately scheduled. This allows businesses to identify whether the systems, processes and procedures in place are working and meet their required … Read more
Certification Success to start 2019
As we reach the end of the first quarter in 2019, we are over the moon with the fantastic results our clients have achieved after a range of BRC audits. Since the start of the year, … Read more
8 Step Allergen Control Plan
Around 2 million people in the UK are living with a food allergy, with an average of 10 fatal reactions to undeclared allergenic ingredients a year. The introduction of allergen rules in December 2014, means it is a legal requirement … Read more
BRC or SALSA? Your best option for certification…
For food and drink companies looking to expand their business, a third party food safety certification can be the best investment for attracting potential new clients. By obtaining a food safety certification such as BRC or SALSA, businesses … Read more