by AIA Team | Sep 23, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
Food poisoning affects millions of people worldwide – the latest estimates from the food safety council suggest there are around 4.1 million cases each year. In serious cases, food poisoning can cause severe illness or even death and a sound understanding of food...
by AIA Team | Sep 6, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
The food industry has changed dramatically over the last decade. New technologies are constantly being introduced, and new food safety regulations keep coming into play. It can be challenging to stay up-to-date with all of these changes, but it’s essential to...
by AIA Team | Aug 22, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
As a restaurant or café owner, it’s your duty to store all dry, frozen and refrigerated foods responsibly. If stored incorrectly, the food may spoil, become contaminated and even cause food-borne illnesses in your customers. Have you ever noticed meat, vegetables or...
by AIA Team | Jul 30, 2021 | Food hygiene, Food Safety Learning
Whether you’re storing food in the freezer or refrigerator, you must take steps to ensure you do so safely. Your ultimate goal is to prevent the growth of harmful foodborne microorganisms. Chilling foods at the appropriate temperature is one of the most effective ways...
by Ian Webbe | Jul 16, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
Uncooked poultry can contain extremely harmful bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli, which may cause food poisoning if consumed. Salmonella and Campylobacter naturally occur within a variety of foods, such as meat, eggs, vegetables, and...
by Ian Webbe | Jun 29, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
With much of the world re-opening slowly, big life events like weddings are starting to return to the average calendar. Whether it’s a small, intimate event or a massive party for friends and family, weddings are one of the most significant events for caterers...
by Ian Webbe | Jun 17, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
Walking down your supermarket aisle, any shopper can be seemingly oblivious about the hidden dangers lurking in your everyday grocery items. Any cross-contaminated food can be harmful and even life-threatening – but the real surprise is common ingredients or products...
by AIA Team | May 29, 2021 | Food Businesses
From pop-ups to food vans, small delivery services to online dessert and cake sales, the world of food businesses is bigger and better than ever before. Whether you’re a passionate baker, a keen foodie or you love the idea of owning your own business, doing...
by Ian Webbe | May 14, 2021 | Food hygiene
COVID-19 has caused severe disruption to the restaurant and hospitality trade, with many businesses turning to take-outs as a means of replacing lost revenue. In some cases, take-outs have proved to be such a success that restaurants are seeking to maintain the...
by AIA Team | Apr 30, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
As the weather gets cooler in Australia, virus survival and transmission are dramatically enhanced. Don’t risk painful food-borne illness, follow these simple tips to keep your loved ones safe this winter. #1 Wash hands often Did you handle raw meat and then open the...
