The increasing globalisation and complexity of food supply chains has made it more vital than ever to develop new tools for maintaining and monitoring food safety. A contaminated raw food or food product can quickly be...
Today’s consumers are more educated than ever. They seek information from everywhere but most notably online. Consumers have also become more outspoken – with the opportunity to spread information via social media more tempting than some...
Businesses in the food retail sector such as supermarkets and grocery stores face threats from pests from multiple sources. Large stores can stock tens of thousands of food products from multiple sources with complex supply chains,...
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for food safety employs a combination of practices to eliminate the root cause of pest infestations, focusing on prevention measures rather than a reactive regime. IPM integrates multiple control measures based on...
Being one of the last key points in the food supply chain, it is important for food producer and retailers such as supermarkets and grocery stores to ensure food safety is met to a high standard and...
Every food business is required to follow the legal requirements for food safety. Supermarkets, grocery stores and other businesses in the food retail sector are no exception. The general principles of food safety require every business operator...
Restaurants, commercial kitchens and other businesses in the food service industry have a responsibility for protecting public health by preventing contamination of food and transmission of pest-borne diseases inside their premises. Additionally, food safety legislation mandates...
Multiple business types in the hospitality sector focus around providing their customers with food and drink which can be eaten on-premises or for takeaway. These can include hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and sandwich shops. As such,...
The Internet of Things is transforming the way we interact with the world. It connects a wide range of sensors and devices, collects and stores the data they generate for analysis, and provides new insights into...
New applications using IoT technologies are constantly showing promise for improving food safety in food processing facilities. From tracking products along supply chains to the use of sensors to monitor the state of food and give warning...