How to safely prepare a Christmas turkey
It’s Christmas – a time to be merry, joyful, and slightly gluttonous! Turkey is likely to be the main meat on your festive menu and…
How long does chocolate last after the best before date?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – everywhere you go. It really is the most wonderful time of year – there’s snow outside,…
How do I appeal a food hygiene rating?
In our last post, we discussed how to achieve a 5-star food hygiene rating – giving simple tips and advice to follow. Today, we explain…
Tips to achieve a 5-star food hygiene rating
Whether you are new to the food industry, preparing for your first food hygiene inspection, or trying to boost a past food hygiene rating –…
Food Allergen symptoms: How soon do they appear after eating?
In the UK, around two million people suffer from various food allergies and intolerances – these are only the diagnosed cases, so the actual figure is…
What food hygiene certificate do I need to sell cakes from home?
Baking is all the rage these days – cake pops, brownies, cake jars, extravagant birthday cakes, and so on. Who doesn’t enjoy a cake or…
Allergen food information regulations: What are they and when were they introduced?
On the 1st of October 2021, an essential, and important new law came into effect in the UK; Natasha’s Law. From this date, all pre-packaged…
How to get a food hygiene certificate
If you run or work in the food business, whether it be catering, hospitality, manufacturing, or retail, you need to ensure that you and your…
What are the Four C’s of food safety?
Whether you are a professional chef or cooking for family and friends, adhering to good food hygiene practices will ensure the food you serve is…
Where would you find allergen information on pre-packed labelled food?
A person with allergies can experience significant anxiety when it comes to eating outside the home. Knowing what exactly in food is incredibly important for…
Which food Poisoning bacteria are commonly found on human skin?
Food poisoning is not pleasant. Fact. It can cause nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting, and may be accompanied by stomach cramps, a high temperature or a…
Allergens and Natasha’s Law
Natasha’s Law and what you need to know about the 14 food allergens