Why Protective Clothing is Needed When Handling Food
Why Protective Clothing is Needed When Handling Food Your everyday clothes carry dust, bacteria, pet hair, and invisible contaminants. Wear those same clothes in a…
Where to Wash Food Handling Equipment Explained
Where to Wash Food Handling Equipment Explained Washing your chopping boards in the handwash sink might seem harmless. But it is one of the most…
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 Much Does a Personal Alcohol Licence Cost (UK)?
Thinking of stepping up to becoming a barman in a pub, or a supervisor position is a restaurant, or shop? Or perhaps you’re the person…