Food Safety plays an important role in the reputation of an establishment. The implementation of good, safe practices will ensure you are doing all you can to protect the consumer and avoid a food-borne illness outbreak.
Given the life-threatening nature of food allergies, one would think that the stakes are too high for myths and pseudoscience. Unfortunately, this is not the case and confusion surrounding these conditions abounds. Food producers, in particular, need to be cognisant of these misconceptions, especial...
A food recall is a high-impact event that could potentially cripple a company. Apart from the health risks and exorbitant costs associated with such an incident, the ensuing brand and reputational damages may be severe and long-lasting. In spite of a company’s best efforts to produce safe foods th...
At the start of 2014, it is likely that the implementation of R. 146/2010 is now in full swing. All food industry role players should thus be fully aware of the requirements for allergen labelling, including the stipulations for gluten declarations and for ‘gluten-free’ claims, the crux of which...