In California, where laws often exceed federal standards, compliance is especially complex. Food safety consultants help businesses—from small producers to large manufacturers—navigate state-specific rules, avoid violations, and implement best practices
Food waste is a growing global issue, with millions of tons discarded each year due to spoilage and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Fortunately, innovative sensor technology is transforming how we manage and reduce food waste. From smart refrigerators that monitor freshness to IoT-enabled packaging that tracks temperature and humidity, these advanced sensors help detect spoilage in real time, extend shelf life, and improve inventory management. By integrating sensor tech across food production, storage, and retail, businesses and consumers alike can take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable and waste-free future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
