12/02/2026
From commercial kitchens and food manufacturing sites to staff canteens and care facilities, understanding food hazards (and how to control them) is essential.
07/04/2025
In the food industry, maintaining a hygienic environment is a necessity. One of the most effective ways of verifying cleanliness is by using Hygiena swabs.
27/02/2025
Discover policies, and processes you can put in place to help mitigate food safety incidents from occurring, saving you severe headaches, financial loss, and even law action later down the road.
07/10/2024
The tragic incident involving a young girl and a hot chocolate from Costa Coffee has brought the issue of allergen safety sharply into focus.
03/08/2023
Christmas is a peak season for food businesses of all kinds, from manufacturers to breweries. Whether you are producing, storing, packaging or distributing food and drink, you need to ensure that you have the right equipment, ingredients and supplies to meet the high demand and expectations of your customers. But why should you start preparing for Christmas manufacturing now, when it is still months away? Here are some good reasons to get ahead of the game and plan your Christmas manufacturing in advance. Ensure health and safety compliance One of... Read More
09/05/2023
Food businesses have a legal and moral responsibility to prevent allergic reactions and protect customer health with allergen testing. The responsibility also lies throughout the supply chain from companies storing raw ingredients, manufacturing, labelling and packaging, and transportation. It involves providing accurate allergen information and following best practice for handling allergens. Failure to do so can result in fines, legal action, loss of reputation and customer trust. Food allergies are a serious health issue that affects millions of people around the world. According to the Food Standards Agency, there are... Read More
24/10/2022
As we approach the busiest time of the year for the food industry, have you thought about how prepared your staff are for the influx of work? There is a lot to remember when working with food, from temperature monitoring to food safety hazards your team needs to be aware of it all. And when you are busy it is easy to forget processes which could have a decremental effect. So… what can you do to safeguard your business? Educating your staff is a good place to start. As a... Read More
15/05/2019
In honour of Coeliac awareness week, we wanted to share some information about the disease and how food businesses can take action to assist those with Coeliac disease. What is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease is a serious illness that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues when gluten is consumed. This can damage the lining of the gut and remove the body’s ability able to absorb nutrients from food properly. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley and rye. As the... Read More
The importance of effectively controlling allergens in food production is extremely high. 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. Poor allergen control poses significant risks to your consumers and your business reputation. There are 170 foods known to induce allergic reactions, EU regulations focus on 14 allergens. These are the most common foods to provoke allergic reactions: The 14 main allergens to be aware of are: Celery Cereals that contain gluten (including wheat, rye,... Read More
