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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

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

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

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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

Gain Control of your Supply Chain – Assist

A Supplier Approval Process is an essential element for any businesses looking to gain control over the quality of their product. Whether you’re a wholesaler, retailer, or an agent or broker, it is increasingly important to have traceability of a product throughout the whole supply chain. A product can be passed through numerous businesses before reaching the end user. Large retailers require a clear view of the safety management systems in place that maintain the quality of that product through all suppliers. It has increasingly become a requirement for manufacturers to comply with... Read More

Benefits of a Food Safety Certification

Benefits of Food Safety Certification The presence of a food safety and quality management certification provides evidence that a business operates to a recognised high standard for food hygiene and safety. This can be an important consideration for potential customers who are looking to safeguard their supplier chain. Third party certifications are awarded based on the results of independent audits evaluated against accepted national and international industry standards. The presence of a third party certification such as BRC or SALSA, provides existing and potential customers with confidence in the safety... Read More