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Food Safety

Christmas tree 03/08/2023
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Why food businesses should start preparing for Christmas manufacturing now

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

12/06/2023
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Hazards in a Commercial Kitchen: Essential Safety Tips

Working in a commercial kitchen can be rewarding, but also risky. Safety precautions such as safety signs and being aware of the many potential hazards in a commercial kitchen, including hot equipment, sharp knives, dangerous machines and glassware, is essential. If you are not careful, you can easily get injured by cuts and burns that can affect your health and productivity.  Workers in restaurants and other eating places experience cuts, lacerations, punctures and thermal burns at higher rates than workers across other private industries. A 2019 report from Health and... Read More

Allergen swabs 09/05/2023
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Allergen Testing: Why is it vital for Food Businesses?

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