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Tips for Working with Remote Auditors : Part 4
By Food Safety News on
18 November 2020
In an industry that still relies on hard-copy records and face-to-face business, navigating COVID-19 has pushed more food companies into embracing new working systems. Included in this mix are remote auditing methods. Their use has been limited due to companies preferring regular
WEBINAR | Optimizing your Food and Beverage during Crisis
By SYSPRO Pty Ltd on
13 November 2020
View the recording of this webinar on SYSPRO ERP and the benefit it offers in optimizing your food and beverage during a crisis
Breaking Boundaries to Avoid a Food System Crisis - Part 4
By Food Safety Magazine on
21 July 2020
True impact will be achieved when a food systems mindset is embodied throughout the organizations and stakeholders within the food system. The hurdle to true impact lies with providing opportunities to foster and grow the shift to a food systems approach. To begin that journey, t
Breaking Boundaries to Avoid a Food System Crisis - Part 3
By Food Safety Magazine on
14 July 2020
By embracing andunderstanding the VUCAnature of the food system,future leaders will be ableto leverage capacity andbuild deeperunderstandings of allcomponents of the foodsystem. A VUCA mindsetcombined with a foodsystems-thinking approachpromotes a more holistic path to solve prob
Breaking Boundaries to Avoid a Food System Crisis - part 2
By Food Safety Magazine on
06 July 2020
From a different aspect, labor shortages are also driving volatility. With unemployment at historic lows in the U.S., many food producers from farm to retail cannot hire enough labor or may be relying on temporary labor, forcing rapid change in diverse areas from mechanization to
Breaking Boundaries to Avoid a Food System Crisis - Part 1
By Food Safety Magazine on
30 June 2020
Humanity is facing a daunting challenge that, if not addressed now, will rise to epic proportions. The challenge: Ensure food security while volatile, uncertain, complex, andambiguous (VUCA) challenges arise at a faster rate than ever expected. If we continue down the same path t
Ethics in the food industry
By Linda Jackson on
22 June 2020
While most of us were focused on rushing around getting extra toilet paper prior to the national COVID 19 pandemic lockdown, the national department for statistics, STATS SA released their latest cause of death report on 26th March 2020.
How to tackle digital transformation in your food business
By SYSPRO Pty Ltd on
11 May 2020
View this Recording | With the COVID 19 pandemic ongoing and many industries still in lockdown, many of us have explored the digital options in an attempt to continue with business, But for true Digital Transformation.
WEBINAR |How COVID-19 presents vulnerabilities for the food supply chain
By Food Focus on
17 April 2020
While our attention is focussed on the COVID-19 crisis, could we be even more vulnerable to food fraud than ever before? With shortages of ingredients, lack of resources and the impact on global trade, this is certainly not the time to lower our guard.
A Message to the Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa
By Food Focus on
24 March 2020
A Message to the Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa From Minister Thoko Didiza: Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa on Coronavirus
Deadly fruit fungus could wipe out bananas
By New Food Magazine on
23 November 2019
Dr Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University explores how the banana industry is adapting to modern needs and constraints.
Using Technology for Traceability Adds Dimension to Supply Chain, Promises ROI
By Food Safety Tech on
16 October 2019
“As food safety leaders, it is our responsibility to actively investigate the newest technologies in the market with the goal of providing the highest level of safety for our customers. The regulatory environment is rapidly evolving from a position of...
Why use Independent Laboratories?
By Pinky and the Brain on
07 October 2019
Hello to all of you in the food industry, from the secret office of Pinky and the Brain! Today we are wondering why there is still doubt about using independent laboratories in the food industry….
Webinar | The ABC's of IP - Who is stealing your food industry trade secrets from under your nose?
By Janusz Luterek of Hahn & Hahn SA (Pty) Ltd on
13 August 2019
From copyright to trademark, you should be aware of your IP, how this impacts your business and where you are at risk of losing your most valuable assets. Watch the recording now.
Want to Reduce Risk? Then Don’t Get Too Caught Up in Procedure
By EHS Today on
10 May 2019
Focus on risk reduction outcomes, rather than just completing tasks, to ensure real results.
Food Fraud - Answers to Some Common Questions
By Food Focus on
20 March 2019
Dr Karen Everstine answered some of your burning food fraud questions - here are some important points and key issues relating to your Food Fraud assessment.
Webinar | Will your food fraud vulnerability assessment pass an FSSC 22000 audit?
By Food Focus on
04 February 2019
Food Fraud expert Karen Everstine, Ph.D., takes us on a step-by-step journey through the process of “VACCP”.
What food fraud scandals are on the 2019 horizon?
By Karen Everstine of Decernis on
04 February 2019
2018 was a busy food fraud year, both internationally and in South Africa. The increase in SA media reports on fake food, expired food, and adulterated products highlights the increased awareness of the problem.
Ethics and food safety b
By Linda Jackson on
12 November 2018
What does ethical behaviour look like in the context of food safety? We would like to hear your views
How to Mitigate Risks and Issues in Your Supply Chain
By Food Safety Tech on
16 October 2018
As business becomes more global, effective and efficient, supply chain management is more vital than ever. Even if you’ve optimized your supply chain, uncertainty can cause issues when sourcing raw materials, goods and services, which could ultimately impact on your business, cus
Risk/Hazard: Redefining Existing Practices
By Food Safety Magazine on
11 October 2018
There has been confusion over use of the terms “risks” and “hazards,” which has caused issues in the certification audit process. Issues reported include International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified facilities failing the transition audits to revised ISO standar
Cyberterrorism: How Food Companies Are Planning for Threat of Cybersecurity Risks
By Food Quality & Safety on
28 May 2018
There is no shortage of risks in the global environment these days. One of these risks is digital vulnerability, which could result in cyberterrorism incidents.
Can you afford a recall - what it could really cost you?
By Gary Jackson on
25 May 2018
When you are faced with the potential of having your product contaminated in some form or another, and you need to institute a recall (either on instruction or voluntary) there are a number of costs associated with the process. But do you really understand the true extent of thes
Changing Company Culture: It's a Matter of Principles
By EHS Today on
10 May 2018
People calling for a changed culture often are experiencing the painful results of behaviors that are typical in reactive manufacturing organizations. A philosophical intervention is required.
Finding the Error in Their Ways
By Quality Digest on
27 March 2018
Human mistakes are inevitable. Knowing that, companies must be proactive about mitigating the risk from those mistakes. Software, including mobile apps, allows workers to be able to track incidents and near misses easier as part of an integrated risk management system that can he
The impact of the drought on the food industry in the Western Cape
By Linda Jackson on
24 January 2018
Food Focus chatted to the City of Cape Town about the impact of the drought on the food industry in the Western Cape, as Day Zero looms around the corner.
Risk-Based Thinking
By ISO Update on
06 December 2017
Mastering risk-based thinking will allow any organization to fully understand their current situation, identify risks and opportunities and effectively manage them. Risk-based thinking refers to thinking ahead of a situation ....
How does the POPI act impact your food business?
By Linda Jackson on
01 December 2017
Are you aware just how much information you are responsible for protecting under the POPI Act? It might be time to plan how best to manage that information and reduce your risk.
Using technology as your due diligence defence
By Linda Jackson on
02 August 2017
It only takes one slip to cause a food safety problem and your ability to show you’ve done everything within your power to be safe may be your only defence. Using technology can be a cost-effective solution to ensure you have all the right records to prove due diligence
Why banning laptops from airplane cabins doesn't make sense
By The Conversation on
29 June 2017
Recent reports suggest that terrorists can now create bombs so thin that they cannot be detected by the current X-ray screening that our carry-on bags undergo, so the U.S is considering banning laptops and other large electronic devices in the passenger cabins. But will this red
Stellenbosch University researchers develop easy method to detect SA honey fraud
By Foodstuff South Africa on
05 April 2017
How does the industry fight back against food fraud? Well, food scientists and researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Sapienza University of Rome have developed a quick and user-friendly method to detect whether the honey in question is the real thing or not.
See, hear, and speak no evil ... are you guilty?
By Quality Assurance & Food Safety Mag on
04 April 2017
Are we guilty of seeing, hearing and speaking no evil in our daily lives as quality and food safety leaders? Instead of wearing blinders, earplugs, and muzzles (figuratively or literally), we need to be doing everything we can to build our relationships with company executives as
A toolbox talk on toolbox talks
By Elsabé Steyn on
03 April 2017
A “Toolbox Talk” in South African terms is the industry accepted name used for a short interactive Health and Safety discussion and training session normally held by the Supervisor with his team and conducted at the beginning of a shift. The Aussies call it a “Safety Huddle”
Choosing the best Backup for your Business
By Carel Krogh on
31 March 2017
Data backup and recovery grows more complex as the size of your business grows. This has a direct impact on the complexity of data backup, so in this article we discover the nuts and bolts or data backup, and how to choose a method that best meets your needs and mitigates your ri
Data Backup - a Recipe to Avert Disaster
By Carel Krogh on
31 March 2017
The pace at which we are moving in today’s world, backing up your files and data is no longer just of utmost importance, but possibly the single most important point of failure that can cripple or kill your business
Food Fraud on the Rise
By Food Quality & Safety on
29 March 2017
“While food fraud has been around for centuries, with a handful of notorious cases well-documented, we suspect that what we know about the topic is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Jeffrey Moore, senior scientific liaison for the USP.
9 things your supervisors should know about toolbox talks
By Safety Smart on
21 March 2017
Tool box talks, tailgate meetings, safety time-outs, crew briefings – the names vary by industry. But no matter what you call them or what industry you’re in, don’t assume that your site supervisors or crew leaders embrace the need for these gatherings or even understand what you
Food fraud - food safety schemes are fighting back
By Nuno F. Soares on
16 March 2017
Food Fraud can be defined as the deception of consumers using food products, ingredients and packaging for economic gain. According to a GFSI report it is estimated that it could cost the global food industry $30-40 billion...
Ransomware Part 2 - Address your Risk
By Carel Krogh on
07 March 2017
So is prevention practical or achievable? Let’s take a step back. What are the basics to ensure there is at least a basic level of protection to address the risk. Basic security principles will set you up to defend at least against non-specific attacks against your infrastructure
Top 5 Areas to Cover When Assessing Supply Chain Risk Factors
By Integration Point on
16 February 2017
Have you identified and assessed all the risks in your supply chain? Knowing the key areas to evaluate for each of your suppliers can make this an easier and less time-consuming process. Here are the five key areas to cover when assessing the risk factors in your supply chain.
Ransomware: Rate your Risk - Part 1
By Carel Krogh on
15 February 2017
You unlock the factory office, sit down in front of your computer, ready for the month end financial administration and payroll cycle. But it is not your book keeping software that greets you, but a message banner requiring a ransom payment of $200...
One hen’s coop is another hen’s graveyard
By Linda Jackson on
26 January 2017
An interesting week for our feathered friends – across the world several interesting articles were published on the suitability of their living accommodations. These articles show the intersection of management system requirements and the need for a holistic approach to policies
Food Integrity – Connecting the Elements of a Larger Vision
By Food Safety Magazine on
19 January 2017
In the first of this series of articles, we introduced food protection as a broad concept encompassing the high goal of what we called food integrity. We proposed a model to help us investigate the interplay of food safety, food security, food defense and food sustainability on f
Business Interruption
By Linda Jackson on
02 December 2016
Have you considered what you would do in the case of a fire? I’m sure you are covered for the actual property damage, but would you be able to continue business as normal immediately? It's unlikely, so how will you make money
5 Tips to ensure your business insurance is in order
By Linda Jackson on
14 November 2016
Starting a food business has many challenges. Don’t get so sidetracked with the menu and the products that you forget about the fundamental business risks you should consider. Here are 5 tips for ensuring your insurance is in order.
Novice Risk & Corporate Governance
By Linda Jackson on
08 November 2016
Do you think that risk management is only for the corporates? This article provides an overview of the compliance journey from novice to advanced. As a novice you will gain an understanding of the steps ahead of you and how we can support you in the process.
Quality risks in the food industry
By Linda Jackson on
30 October 2016
The new version of ISO 9001:2015 requires a company to adopt a risk management approach to issues that can impact on your ability to satisfy customer requirements. So food for thought – what risks should be considered? Well it does depend on who you are asking. In this article we
It's all horse
By John Stebbing of Camargue on
24 October 2016
Recently there has been much publicity surrounding the horsemeat debacle. The crisis has, however, created a greater public awareness of the risks that suppliers face in terms of the content of their food. Clearly, these risks extend far beyond the abuse of horsemeat since many s
Conquering Compliance Management with Technology Part 3
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
We all know the mountain of paperwork that can be generated from a food safety management system. Add to the quality, OHS and the pile grows. Everyone is looking for solutions and there are many out there. This article highlights the important questions to ask, if not you then yo
Conquering Compliance Management with Technology Part 2
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
We all know the mountain of paperwork that can be generated from a food safety management system. Add to the quality, OHS and the pile grows. Everyone is looking for solutions and there are many out there. This article highlights the process you should follow when selecting a sof
Conquering Compliance Management with Technology Part 1
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
We all know the mountain of paperwork that can be generated from a food safety management system. Add to the quality, OHS and the pile grows. Everyone is looking for solutions and there are many out there. This series of article highlights the pro’s and con’s of using technology.
IT Building Blocks: Crisis Management Plan Part 2
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
Having a crisis management plan assures your company protects its consumers, your company’s reputation, and brand, and avoids or minimizes financial implications in event a crisis were to occur. Every minute counts and how you respond to a crisis is critical to the outcome.
IT Building Blocks: Crisis Management Plan Part 1
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
Having a crisis management plan assures your company protects its consumers, your company’s reputation, and brand, and avoids or minimizes financial implications in event a crisis were to occur. Every minute counts and how you respond to a crisis is critical to the outcome.
Coaching Employee Behaviors Part 1
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
We spend thousands of rands every year on training employees but often this does not translate into changed behaviour. This series of articles explores what we might be doing wrong. In part 1 we look at some of the failures in training practices and the impact of a company cultur
Coaching Employee Behaviors Part 2
By Food Quality & Safety on
24 October 2016
We spend thousands of rands every year on training employees but often this does not translate into changed behaviour. This series of articles explores what we might be doing wrong. In part 2 we look at the results of some interesting survey that may hold the key for improving th
Are you covered for a recall?
By Simon Colman on
19 September 2016
Product recalls happen daily around the globe. It is easy to be complacent about these incidents when it's not happening to you. But what will you do if you are the victim. This article looks at the current situation in South Africa. It also details insurance cover for recall. Ma
Information Security in the food industry is best served well done
By Carel Krogh on
18 September 2016
With so many advances in the food industry being driven by costly innovation and development, it is no secret that information has become more critical to the survival of a business than ever before.
Culture Shift: Managing Risk Synonymous with Food Safety
By Geoff Schaadt on
18 September 2016
Finally, it seems that most of the players in the food production supply chain are willing to acknowledge that the safety of their product should be a central concern. And what has caused this gradual shift in attitudes?
