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How to prepare baby food that’s safe

As the country basks in welcome sunshine and awaits announcement of the new royal baby, here are some important food safety rules to follow when preparing food for babies and toddlers. Babies and toddlers are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to illness through cross-contamination of food. This is because their immune […]

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22 July 2013

Yorkshire Pudding World Championships at the Grassington Festival

As a proud Yorkshire company, we couldn’t let this week go by without mentioning the forthcoming Yorkshire Pudding World Championships which are a feature of the annual Grassington Festival in the Yorkshire Dales. The festival, which also celebrates art and music, runs from 14th to 29th June. The Yorkshire Pudding World Championships themselves take place

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Colour coding is a bright idea when it comes to HACCP and Food Safety

Preventing contamination and cross-contamination is at the very heart of any food safety or HACCP training programme. If operating rules and procedures are kept simple then understanding and implementation is swift and the potential for error is significantly reduced. One of the simplest forms of avoiding cross-contamination is colour coding. This can apply to all

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Why are internal audits so important in food processing?

The very mention of the word ‘audit’ is often enough to make employee hearts sink into their boots. It conjures up images of paperwork, inspections and questioning. In fact many might view it as a nuisance which gets in the way of everyday production. All food industry suppliers working with food retailers have to undergo

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Is Masterchef setting a bad example of food hygiene?

Masterchef – it’s one of the most popular shows on television, where talented amateurs compete to serve up restaurant-standard food. No doubt several thousands of people will be watching this week’s final to see whether Larkin, Natalie or Dale earn the coveted title. Lately though, it seems the programme has given some viewers a bitter

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