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How Does Refrigeration Prevent Food Spoilage
Refrigeration and low temperatures slow down microbial and enzymatic activity. This happens because most species of bacteria and other microorganisms only thrive within an optimal temperature range. Outside of that “comfortable” temperature range, microbes cannot grow and reproduce as well as they could be. Human health and food spoilage Each year, it’s estimated that more than 4 million Australians...
Major Food Trends for Year 2022 and Beyond
Whether you run a food service business or more on the food production and handling side, it’s good to be aware of the current and emerging food trends. After all, times change and the customer’s taste is fickle. We want to stay ahead of those trends and perhaps take advantage of the coming changes. Major food trends to watch...
How to Apply Lean Operations to Your Food Service Business
Going lean means getting rid of waste and making sure every resource and action brings results. It’s especially the case with restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other food service businesses. This way they can stay profitable and weather the pandemic and other scenarios. Lean operations for better cashflow We’ve always heard about big manufacturing companies applying lean practices. That’s because...
Trends in Food Service Industry 2022
For the year 2022 and beyond, expect higher standards on hygiene and food safety. In addition, expect high levels of uncertainty and slow growth to remain. With those trends, it’s then crucial to strive and keep a lean operation to save on costs and stay profitable. Trends in food service industry 2022 Another trend, which has gained a lot...
How to Ensure Safe Transport of Seafood Products
To protect your customers and your business, it’s crucial to ensure proper handling and transport of your seafood products. You have to do all the reasonable measures to prevent or minimise contamination. How to ensure safe transport of seafood products Whether it’s farmed Atlantic salmon, oysters, wild-caught prawns or tuna, farmed Barramundi or other seafood, handling and transport must...
What Are the Threats to Food Safety?
Most of our food came from hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away. During the hours of transport and storage, the chances for food contamination and spoilage increase. Even during food production, processing and preparation, the contaminants might find their way and cause serious foodborne illnesses. What are the threats to food safety? Contamination is the main threat, at...
How Safe is Food in Australia?
It’s estimated that more than 4 million cases of food poisoning happen in Australia each year (results in over 30,000 hospitalisations and 80+ deaths). It’s a serious problem which can severely affect those who are pregnant, older and with compromised immune systems. How safe is food in Australia? If handled and prepared improperly, food can be potentially dangerous. Food...
How Food Businesses Can Prevent Contamination of Supplies
When receiving food products from suppliers, food businesses should always ensure that there’s no contamination. They can do this by asking the suppliers to protect the goods from contamination such as sending them through containers and packages. In addition, the packages and containers (once received) should not show any signs of damage or tampering (aside from contamination, replacement of...
What Causes Foodborne Illnesses?
Bacillus cereus (can be found in rice, pasta and cereals), Campylobacter (e.g. in the gut of livestock), Clostridium perfringens (causes gastroenteritis), Clostridium botulinum (botulism), Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis E virus, Listeria, Norovirus, pathogenic E. coli, Yersinia, Shigella, seafood toxins and Salmonella are some of the causes of foodborne illnesses. How microbes and toxins get in to our food Contamination...
Food Safety Hazards Every Food Business Should Be Aware Of
We should always protect our food from contamination and keep it hot or cold (depends on the food product). It’s especially the case with food businesses that service dozens or even hundreds of customers each day. A bit of contamination or total spoilage (due to huge temperature changes and exposure) can harm many and permanently ruin the reputation of...
