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Food Focus Newsletter 2019 Issue 10

By: Food Focus on 20 August 2019

 

"News is only the first rough draft of history." 
Alan Barth.
Being informed gives us the opportunity to grow and develop on the knowledge others before us. In the food industry this is imperative. We hope that this week, like many others, that you take the opportunity to dive into the wealth of information the experts have to share with us...
Articles you may have missed
5 Questions to ask your nursery school
What are the five questions that an environmental health practitioner suggests should be asking your nursery school... Read The Full Article Here
 
Surface disinfection using germicidal UV-C (GUV) technology
Meat processing facilities are under constant attack of microorganisms,
such as bacteria and mould... Read The Full Article Here
Webinars You Don't want to Miss 
Webinars are such a valuable way to hear what the experts in their respective fields have to say about some of the hot topics in the industry at the moment.

If you haven't had the chance to be a part of one of these webinars yet - today is the perfect opportunity to start!
 
22 AUGUST 2019
Using Ultra violet light for microbial sterilization - a clean, cheap and effective alternative
Join Hylton Cowie, Managing Director of Technilamp, as he chats through his more than 25 years in the UV sterilisation industry. 
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22 AUGUST 2019
How safe is your compressed air? We ask the experts
Join our panelists, Linda Jackson as she chats to Patrick Dolz, the Managing Director of CS Instruments about the hazards associated with compressed air and how you can ensure you are protected.
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BATTLING WITH FOMO?
If you have missed any of the other webinars we have held recently, don't stress, you can still access the recordings on our website!
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Latest News
New traceability technology can give consumers peace of mind
While the traceability of retail items in the consumer goods industry has been in place for some time, the industry is now moving to serialised and unique identification at item level...
RCL Foods hit hard as cheap imports flow in
RCL Foods tanked more than 10 percent on Thursday after the South African food producer flagged that its earnings were likely to plummet more than previously forecast on the back of ...
Bird flu scare highlighted protocol gaps
An avian influenza, or bird flu, outbreak in 2017 resulted in the culling and the loss of millions of rand to the South African poultry industry. As a result, the government is reviewing its...
Helpful CDC tips on how best to avoid food poisonings
Most people are all too familiar with the gut-wrenching sensation of food poisoning. But what can your symptoms reveal about the potential bug that made your body revolt — and how can...
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Exciting Events Ahead

September brings us the 2nd edition of FoodNext Cape Town from the
10th-11th September 2019 at the CTICC. Book your seat now!
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