by Ian Webbe | May 8, 2020 | Food Businesses
For many businesses, the next year or two is going to be a challenge to survival! An uncertain market, coupled with dramatically changing customer expectations and requirements, means that fast adaptation, innovation and diversification are critical to sustainability....
by Ian Webbe | Apr 24, 2020 | Food Safety Learning
You have decided that you would like to start your own food business – great work! It is a dynamic, fun and hard working industry that you are entering, and one that is driven by the passion of business owners such as yourself. But you have a few...
by AIA Team | Apr 9, 2020 | Food Safety Learning
Millions of workers are currently at home due to the social distancing measures put in place to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there is often plenty to do indoors, particularly if you have a family to care for, not having access to commonplace social...
by AIA Team | Mar 21, 2020 | Food Safety Learning
The spread of coronavirus around the world has sharply highlighted the essential need for impeccable hygiene standards throughout the community. In a statement earlier this month, the European Food Safety Authority said there is no evidence currently that food itself...
by Ian Webbe | Mar 16, 2020 | Food hygiene, Food Safety Learning
If you’re in the process of completing a food safety course or work in a commercial kitchen or another environment where you handle food, you’ll be aware of the importance of safe hygiene and food safety practices. Food that is not prepared and handled...
by AIA Team | Mar 9, 2020 | Food hygiene
Evidence of bite marks on food packages, rodent droppings, the discovery of nesting materials like torn paper, are all signs that a kitchen or food handling area has a problem with pests. Uncovering a pest infestation is a major food safety issue that needs to be...
by AIA Team | Mar 5, 2020 | Food Safety Learning
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause respiratory illness. They include viruses that cause the common cold and seasonal flu, as well as more serious illnesses like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome...
by AIA Team | Feb 27, 2020 | Food hygiene, Food Safety Learning
Eggs are a staple food for many Australians, but they can make us sick if not prepared or stored properly. Eggs are a high-risk food, having the potential to carry bacteria called salmonella. These bacteria can cause fever, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, headaches,...
by AIA Team | Feb 13, 2020 | Food hygiene
Campylobacter is extremely common in Australian chicken, making it even more essential for food handlers to practise good food safety. A recent study published in the Journal of Food Protection found that retail chicken meat in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria...
by AIA Team | Feb 7, 2020 | Food Safety Learning
An effective restaurant inventory management system is crucial for the day-to-day operations of your restaurant. A good management system will help you keep track of kitchen ingredients and maintain good food safety standards. This will both reduce the risk of...
