A Hotter Summer Could Put Your Pest Management Programme to the Test
Warmer conditions don’t just affect your energy bill. They can change the pest pressure around your facility. Southern Africa is entering a summer period in which above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall are currently forecast across much of the...
What Is Attracting Pests to Your Food Facility?
Pests do not enter a food facility by accident. They are attracted by the conditions your facility provides and even a well-maintained food processing or manufacturing environment can contain the food, moisture, warmth and shelter pests need to survive. Rodents,...
Why Supermarket Food Safety Matters in Your Kitchen – And How to Protect Your Family
When we talk about “food safety,” it’s easy to imagine industrial factories, health inspectors with clipboards, or commercial restaurant kitchens. But as a consumer purchasing groceries for your household, food safety is a daily, personal issue that...
The Role of Cleaning & Sanitation for Food Safety
“Sanitation maintains or restores a state of cleanliness and promotes hygiene for prevention of foodborne illness.” — Appendix A Meat HACCP Regulation A properly planned and implemented cleaning and sanitation schedule are critical for any food business, from...