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Food Safety

Commercial Kitchen food scales 24/04/2023
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The importance of Calibration for food equipment

Calibration plays an essential role in ensuring the quality and safety of food products provided by the food industry. It is a process of adjusting or verifying the accuracy of measuring and testing instruments, to ensure that they provide reliable results. Calibration is necessary for a range of instruments and equipment used in the food industry, including temperature probes, pH meters, and scales. Measure food temperature  Temperature control is a vital element of food safety in the food industry. Temperature probes are used to measure the temperature of food during... Read More

24/10/2022
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Your Ultimate Guide on Food Safety Courses

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

waste disposal food safety guidance graphic 26/04/2022
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Waste Disposal: Food Safety Guide

Whether you run a coffee shop, restaurant or pub, you have a responsibility to control any potential food hygiene hazards that could cause people harm or illness. As such, you’ll need to have sound waste disposal and storage practices and systems in place to ensure food safety.  Why is this so important? Waste bins harbour many contaminants which can lead to cross-contamination or pest issues if not properly managed. Guidance on Waste Disposal, Storage & Management As a food business operator, you are responsible for doing everything you can to... Read More

colour coding guide for chopping boards thumbnail graphic 11/03/2022
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Colour-Coded Chopping Boards: Food Safety Guide

Wondering what colour you should pick for a chopping board for chicken? And what about vegetables? Unsure what yellow cutting boards are used for? And why do you need to use them in your commercial kitchen? Then keep on reading. We’ve put together a complete food safety guide on colour-coded chopping boards to answer all your questions, covering everything from universal colour codes to your HACCP documentation. Preventing Cross-Contamination: Why Do You Need Colour-Coded Chopping Boards?  Avoiding cross-contamination is a key aspect of preventing foodborne illnesses.  Cross-contamination is defined by... Read More

gluten test kit thumbnail graphic 15/05/2019
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Gluten Test Kits: What You Need to Know

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

chilling hot food guide thumbnail graphic 23/10/2018

Chilling Down Hot Food Safely: A Quick Guide

It is extremely important that businesses in the food industry take extra care to monitor the cooling of hot foods in order to prevent the risk of bacteria growth. Once an item of food has dropped below 63ºC and remains above 5ºC, bacteria can be produced exponentially. The growth of bacteria can cause food spoilage and food poisoning, so it is essential that food should remain within the danger zone for as short a time as possible.  Working kitchens are naturally warm places and temperatures remain well within the danger... Read More

brewery 19/06/2018
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Brewer Digital Thermometer Kit: Create the Perfect Mash

The brewery industry has grown significantly over the past few years, an increasing number of breweries have opened up as well as a rising interest in home-brewing. We’ve had numerous enquiries from customers looking for equipment to improve their brewing processes and have pulled together a range of products to assist breweries and home-brewers. In a previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of ATP testing for improving cleaning systems for commercial breweries. This post focuses on the role of temperature monitoring in the brewing process and the equipment they need to create the perfect... Read More

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Food Safe Workwear – Alsico Range

Our Alsico workwear range is a fantastic addition for companies looking to improve the quality and durability of their workwear range. For businesses within the food industry, we have a selection of food safe garments that comply with guidelines such as BRC and SALSA. A food safety requirement for garments is to have no external pockets, this is to remove the risk of any items falling out of pockets and contaminating the product. We have recently introduced a selection of new colours to the Lab Coat without pockets and the Food Trade Trousers... Read More

thermometer from ETI and food items including jam and berries 20/03/2018

Validation and Verification: What’s the Difference?

Validation and verification are terms that often get confused, so we thought we’d set the record straight on validation and verification and how they can be used within your business. Definition of Validation & Verification Verification and validation are independent procedures that can be used together to test that a product, service, or system fulfils its intended purpose.  These procedures are commonly used as part of a quality management system or within third-party standards such as ISO 9000. The purpose of validation is to prove that a system will sufficiently achieve its goal. Verification is concerned with... Read More

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ATP Monitoring for Breweries

The brewery industry has been booming over the last few years, and now more than ever, it is important for businesses within the brewery industry to ensure they produce safe and quality beers. An increasing number of breweries are turning to ATP testing to validate the effectiveness of their cleaning systems and prove to potential, and existing retailers, the high standard of safety within their operation. ATP testing is a simple and affordable method to verify the efficiency of cleaning systems. An ATP meter works in combination with swabs (like Hygiena’s Ultrasnap... Read More