About Steph Hendries
Steph Hendries is a journalist and editor based in London. She has written for a range of consumer and business publications including The London Evening Standard, The Manchester Evening News, Construction News, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens.
10 food safety mistakes that are easily made
Food safety can often feel overwhelming, even for seasoned professionals. The tips shared among experienced food industry experts often reveal surprisingly simple solutions or strategies that might not be immediately obvious. Whether you’re a kitchen pro or leading a new team through the basics, food safety is crucial. To help you avoid potential hazards, we’ve compiled a list of 10 common food safety mistakes and how to prevent them. Keep reading to learn how to ensure a safer, healthier kitchen environment for your team and customers.
Food safety certifications: The essentials you should chew on!
Getting your food safety certification may be complicated, as there are all manner of new laws and regulations to adhere to. However, food safety certifications are essential for those working in the industry. Here’s a run down of food safety certifications you need to know if you are working in the restaurant industry.
10 surprising facts about the food service industry.
It might feel like you know all there is to know about food service. But are you and your employees fully clued-up on all the facts? From the complex make-up of a hamburger through to the amount of people that are getting sick from foodborne illness each year, here are some sobering and somewhat surprising facts about the industry which we all know and love.
Phenium’s CEO, Sari Stenfors answers your food safety questions on World Food Safety Day
On World Food Safety Day Phenium’s CEO Sari Stenfors answers your questions about food safety.
10 ways your kitchen can be a healthier place
Apart from the four key areas one needs to focus on: cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling, there are other ways to make your kitchen run better in terms of food safety. Here’s 10 ways to make your kitchen a healthier place.
10 ways the pandemic has impacted food safety
Despite the impact the pandemic had on the global economy and food supply chains, there are some positive changes. Here’s 10 facts we have learned about food safety from the pandemic.
10 reasons to get excited about World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day has become arguably one of the most important days in the food service providers’ calendar. This year’s campaign is based around the mantra that we should always prepare for the unexpected – and here at Phenium we’re proud to support the World Health Organization (WHO) in its mission.
10 food safety facts you probably already know
While there may be many aspects of food safety that are clear and seemingly obvious, as good service providers we all have a legal duty to ensure the food we produce, sell or serve is safe. So, check out this run down of food safety facts and relish in the fact you probably already know most of them. Or better still, use it as a test for your kitchen staff! Either way, here’s 10 facts you probably already know about food safety.
What are the most recent updates to the Food Safety Modernization Act?
From new guidelines outlined in The New Era of Food Safety to Section 204, there are plenty of additional legislative measures that as restaurant owners and employees, we need to familiarize ourselves with.
In this article we look at updates and ask what it means for your business.