What is Food Traceability & Why it’s Important
Imagine a customer asks where the steak on their plate came from. Or worse, you get a notification from a supplier that an ingredient you’ve…
What is Food Fraud & When in the Food Chain is it Most Likely?
Imagine the premium olive oil you’ve just purchased for your restaurant isn’t olive oil at all. Or the ‘British beef’ in your pies has a…
When Should Precautionary Allergen Labelling be Used?
We’ve all seen the labels: “May contain nuts,” “Made in a factory that handles milk.” But what do they actually mean? And more importantly, when…
The 4 Stages of Cleaning Food Equipment Correctly
In a professional kitchen, a sparkling clean surface is more than just good presentation—it’s the first line of defence against food poisoning and a cornerstone…
What Temperature Kills Salmonella in Food?
If you run a food business in the UK, Salmonella should be on your radar. It’s not just about the risk of making customers ill…
What Is a Foodborne Illness?
We’ve all heard someone say they’ve had a “dodgy tummy” or a “bout of food poisoning”. But for those of us in the food industry,…
What Temperature Kills Listeria in Food? A Guide for Catering Professionals
Unlike many bacteria that are stopped by cold temperatures, some actually thrive in them. That’s a unique danger lurking in professional kitchens across the UK.…
How To Remove E. coli From Lettuce
We’ve all seen the headlines – another food poisoning outbreak traced back to something as seemingly innocent as a salad. The culprit? Often, it’s pathogenic…
How To Start a Catering Business From Home in the UK
Have you always dreamed of turning your passion for food into a profession? Starting a catering business from your own kitchen is a fantastic way…
How Often Should Food Waste Be Removed from Production Area?
In any food production setup, cleanliness isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s non-negotiable. And while most food businesses rightly obsess over sanitised surfaces and correct…
Cooling Food: How Long to Allow Food to Cool
Cooling food properly is not just best practice – it’s the law. And getting it wrong? That can lead to serious food safety risks, costly…
What To Do if the Food Waste Bin Is Not Suitable
You’d be surprised how many food businesses put up with dodgy bins, often because “it’s always been like that”. But if your bin’s in poor…