All about the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
When we purchase food, for example from a cafe, supermarket or takeaway, we expect it to be safe for us
Food Hygiene
What are Foodborne Diseases?
We don't often consider food as being a risk in our everyday lives. However, if something looks off or doesn't
How to Improve your Food Hygiene Rating
Businesses have legal duties under food hygiene and safety laws to ensure the food they produce and sell is safe
What is HACCP?
When we consume our food and drink, we expect it to be safe and free from anything that can potentially
All About CPD Points
Continual professional development, or CPD, is an integral part of your career progression. It consists of a range of activities
How has COVID-19 Impacted Working in Hospitality?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that is caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Coronaviruses themselves are not new and many
Catering Tips and Tricks
Catering tips and tricks are needed now more than ever. Working in food preparation is a challenging industry, with plenty
What is CPD?
CPD, meaning continued professional development, is a means of improving your knowledge at work. Our education doesn’t stop when we
Types of Food Contamination
Food contamination is a global safety concern, with 1 in 10 people falling ill each year due to eating food
How can I Prepare for an EHO Visit at Home?
If you are running a food business from home, whether as a sideline or as your main source of income,
Natasha’s Law – What is it and how will it impact food businesses?
For England-based businesses working in the food industry, Natasha’s Law will bring essential changes to food labelling regulations as of
Food Allergen Labelling
Food allergen labelling is crucially important for food safety. An estimated 2 million people suffer from a food allergy in
What is Salmonella Poisoning?
In the last ten years, Salmonella infections have affected roughly 7000-12,000 people in the UK every year. Salmonella is a
Food Hygiene Requirements in Restaurants
The importance of good food hygiene in restaurants should never be overlooked. All food handlers must be aware of food
Food Hygiene Requirements in Takeaways
Food hygiene in takeaways is extremely important, it seems like every week we see a news story about a takeaway
Preparing for an Environmental Health Officer visit (EHO)
All food businesses based in the UK are subject to food hygiene laws enforced by local authorities. Companies can be
Food Poisoning Symptoms and Treatments
Each year, around one million people in the UK are affected by food poisoning. On a global scale, 1 in
Food Allergens for Manufacturers
Over the last 50 years or so, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who have
The Different Food Hygiene Requirements in Schools
Food hygiene standards, overseen by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are a set of guidelines that help to protect
Food Hygiene in Nurseries – All you need to know
Food Hygiene in Nurseries is extremely important. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) states that "You must comply with food
How to use a FIFO Food Storage System
FIFO stands for First in, First out and using a FIFO system is the only way to manage your food
Free Kitchen Safety Posters
It is important to have good awareness of good hygiene practices when handling food, as well as remembering the health
Bacteria and Viruses that can Cause Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a general term that we use when someone consumes food or drink that makes them ill. But
What is a Clean As You Go Policy?
The clean as you go policy is standard working practice throughout industry and is especially important in the retail, hospitality
