Aspartame: What is it? Aspartame or E 951 is a non-nutritive intense sweetener. It contains 4 calories per gram (g), the same calorie count per…
Keith Michael8 July 2023
The New Zealand food manufacturing industry encompasses a vast range of products including beverages, confectionery, chicken, dairy products, fish and seafood, fruit and vegetables and…
Food Safe13 May 2022
Food safety issues can arise even in well-managed New Zealand food businesses. Find out what to do if you discover a problem and how to…
Food Safe22 March 2022
Covid-19 Protection Framework Traffic Light System Explained It is important that primary sector food businesses, hospitality, and services, including contactless food service delivery and pick-up…
Keith Michael14 December 2021
Update: Alert Level Requirements now replaced with a Covid-19 Protection Framework It is important that food businesses and services, including contactless food service delivery and…
Food Safe18 September 2021
Cleaning checklist for food preparation areas Implementing proper cleaning, sanitising, and disinfecting techniques is vital in the food service industry. Regular cleaning in the back-of-house…
Food Safe11 September 2021
Cross-contamination prevention for commercial kitchens Food safety laws require all food businesses to follow proper hygiene practices. Following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)…
Food Safe10 August 2021
Reducing risks with commercial sanitisers in the workplace Cleaning and sanitising in food businesses are essential practices to uphold food safety. Without implementing proper cleaning…
Food Safe18 June 2021
How to wash fruit and vegetables This post explains how to wash fruit and vegetables to reduce the risk from pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and pesticides…
Keith Michael9 June 2021
