In 2013, Europe was hit by one of the most high-profile food fraud incidents in modern history – the horsemeat scandal. The Food Standards Agency reported that many advertised beef products in the UK contained as much as 100% horsemeat; a finding that enraged and disturbed consumers across the country. A House of Commons enquiry […]

In order to handle food safely, your staff need to have the correct hygiene knowledge at their disposal. However, there is another piece to the puzzle of hygiene, and that’s motivation. Even with all the training and information in the world, a demotivated staff member will always look for ways to cut corners, stay passive, […]

If you run a food business, chances are you’ve had to freeze food at some point or another. Freezing is a fantastic way to stop the spread of dangerous microbes as well as ensuring that food retains its nutrients. However, just because food has been frozen, doesn’t mean it’s totally safe to eat. Let’s look […]