Trading safely in hot weather: A Guide for Outdoor Caterers
Guest blog by Forward Thinking EHS: Hot weather and food safety don’t always mix well, but with the right know-how, outdoor caterers can trade in the heat without the stress. Whether…
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Allergen Information for Selling Food Online: 8 Things You Need to Know
Selling food online is now part of everyday business for many food operators. Whether you’re a home baker taking orders through Instagram or WhatsApp, or a takeaway offering delivery through…
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Understanding allergen claims in foodservice: Free-from, Gluten-free, and Vegan
Understanding allergen claims in foodservice helps you to understand what different labels and claims actually mean so that you can provide your customers with accurate information. Words like “free-from”, “gluten-free”…
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7 tips for communicating allergens to customers
There are two big reasons why effectively communicating allergens to customers matters: 1) It ensures the customer receives the correct allergen information 2) It helps the customer make a safe…
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Allergy Awareness Front of House: 10 Tips for Handling Allergen Requests with Confidence
If you’re working front of house, you play a critical role in allergen safety. Allergy awareness front of house is essential for protecting food-hypersensitive customers. You’re often the first person…
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Food handler allergen responsibilities: 11 things you need to know.
If you work in a kitchen or handle food in any way, allergens aren’t someone else’s job. They’re your responsibility too. It’s really important that you understand your food handler…
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Food allergy and intolerance (and coeliac disease): what’s the difference?
If you’re working in a food business, it’s not enough to know that someone has “a dietary need.” You need to understand the difference between food allergy and intolerance and…
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How to prevent allergen cross-contact in your kitchen
It’s extremely important for any food business to prevent allergen cross-contact or allergen cross-contamination, as it’s also known. You might have the best allergen folder and procedures in the in…
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Why allergen management in catering is a must for food businesses in 2026
If you work in catering, hospitality, or foodservice, effective allergen management in catering isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a must. Whether you’re preparing food in a pub kitchen, serving coffee…
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Allergen management for UK foodservice and hospitality: The ultimate guide 2026
If you work in foodservice or hospitality, you already know that keeping customers safe and happy is at the heart of what you do. But when it comes to allergen…
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What is Food Safety Culture?
Today, I’m going to talk about Food Safety Culture, and a few pointers to help you in developing a positive food safety culture within your business. No one aims to…
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7 Tips to follow on your next EHO Inspection
Today, I’m going to talk about EHO Inspections because the way the officer is dealt with can impact your Food Hygiene Rating. Over the years, I’ve seen food businesses end…
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What responsibilities do management, managers, supervisors and head chefs, and food handlers have when it comes to food safety?
People at all levels of a food business have responsibilities when it comes to food safety. Let’s take a closer look at some of the responsibilities of senior management, managers,…
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Cross-contamination and how to control it?
Today, I’m going to talk about cross-contamination, how it can occur and how to control it and ultimately ensure food safety. What is cross-contamination? Cross-contamination is when bacteria get transferred…
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Tips to keep chilled food safe
Today, I want to talk about how to keep chilled food safe. Maintaining the proper temperature for chilled food is crucial in preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. Here’s a…
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