Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) recently released the results of a comprehensive survey concerning patulin levels in apple juice and other apple products. This survey was conducted in response to a recall of several apple juice products in 2020 due to high patulin levels. The goal was...

If you work in the hospitality industry, you're probably familiar with the importance of maintaining high standards of food safety. In Australia, ensuring that food is prepared, handled and served in a safe and hygienic manner is not just a best practice; it's a legal requirement imposed by Food...

Food retail is big business in Australia, the supermarket and grocery store sector alone generated more than $100 billion (AUD) in revenue last year and currently employs around 434,000 people. When you consider the sheer number of food handling processes involved in keeping a sector of this size...

Australians love coffee, and with 52,000 cafes to choose from nationwide, it isn’t hard for consumers to get their caffeine fix. These establishments aren’t just about beverages though, cafes and coffee shops are becoming a destination for food lovers too, with menus now expanding beyond the usual...

All Australian businesses that prepare and serve food must appoint a Food Safety Supervisor. This means that at least one employee per location must have completed nationally recognised training and hold a Statement of Attainment for the Food Safety Supervisor skillset. The Food Safety Supervisor...

The food truck trend has gathered serious momentum over the last decade. So much so that the Australian Mobile Food Vendors Group estimates that there are currently more than 5,000 food trucks in operation throughout Australia. To protect their growing customer base, it’s imperative that food...

People requiring Food Safety Supervisor certification work in many different roles. From chefs to childcare workers to food truck operators, the list is varied. However, the specific Food Safety Supervisor training you require depends on your role, and sometimes also the location where you work. ...

As Perth grapples with an unprecedented heatwave and soaring temperatures, food businesses in the area are being urged to consider the potential impact on food safety. In the midst of record-breaking heat, adhering to stringent food safety measures becomes imperative to prevent potential health...

There are more than 138,000 kitchen hands employed across Australia, emphasising the huge influence this food handling role can have on the effective implementation of food safety protocols throughout the industry. Kitchen hands play a critical role within commercial kitchens, often taking care of...

It’s a fact that is often overlooked, but Australian healthcare settings are responsible for serving millions of meals each year. Hospital employees may be serving patients instead of customers, but the need for food safety is just as critical, if not more so. Some of the country’s most vulnerable...