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How to qualify a freeze drying plant for food

By Testo South Africa on 15 January 2024

The objective of the food freeze-drying process is to prolong the shelf life of products such as fruits or instant coffee as well as to make them easier to transport and store, by withdrawing water. Here's how...

Sustainability in the dairy industry

By Dairy Standard Agency on 13 September 2023

Milk SA has drawn up a report that is updated every six months, focusing on four specific aspects of sustainability in the local dairy industry, namely: Environmental integrity, socio-economic aspects, dairy product quality and safety, and animal care.

Food Quality Assurance and HACCP Compliance in Food Service

By Testo South Africa on 01 August 2023

Food is a matter of trust. Restaurateurs must adhere to numerous food limit values and norms, such as HACCP, and at the same time manage their operational procedures economically. Here is some guidance for measurement and monitoring.

DSA Lab Services: The real test of quality

By Dairy Standard Agency - DSA Lab Services on 26 July 2023

The promotion of quality milk and dairy products is extremely important, as inferior quality products can be catastrophic to the South African dairy industry and its consumers. This is the foundation on which the Dairy Standard Agency (DSA) has been built.

Monitoring food temperature and humidity with a data logger system

By Testo South Africa on 20 June 2023

To guarantee quality and shelf-life, and to fulfil legal hygiene standards, foods must be stored and processed under constant climatic conditions. Consistent and reliable monitoring of parameters such as temperature and humidity is vital, but costly.

Determining air and product temperatures of food accurately

By Testo South Africa on 04 April 2023

Checking the correct temperature all along the cold chain is one of the basic measures for assuring quality and guaranteeing compliance with legal and internal standards, as temperature fluctuations are often the cause of spoiling or impaired quality when it comes to food.

2023 Training Calendar - FoodBev International Consulting

By FoodBev International Consulting (Pty) Ltd on 13 February 2023

FoodBev International Consulting's mission is to transform organizational and individual performance through business consultancy, skills development, and first-class innovative training.

2023 Training Calendar - Q Systems

By Q Systems on 16 January 2023

View Q System's public course calendar for 2023 - their courses are interactive and ideal for newcomers or refresher training.

TPM measurement for optimization of the frying oil life cycle

By Testo South Africa on 07 December 2022

The sharp increase in the costs of edible oils and other essential raw materials affects the food industry, which is already facing a difficult situation. Read more about this from Testo.

Sustaining hygiene compliance through audits

By AssureCloud on 23 November 2022

Globally, food safety is the primary concern for food and beverage companies. Failure to adhere to food safety compliance through hygiene compliance audits and ongoing monitoring and measurement can result in fines, reputational damage and potentially illness in consumers.

Sustainable and efficient manufacturing key to our future food security

By SYSPRO on 10 November 2022

The agricultural sector is vital for the growth of our nation. Despite SA’s massive agricultural potential, we do not have enough local production to meet local demand. F&B manufacturers and distributors are becoming increasingly important to reduce this shortage, which will not

Net Zero in the Food Industry

By BSI Group South Africa on 12 October 2022

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty, aimed at reducing the threat of climate change. But, to achieve this, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must decrease by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

Safe food in uncertain times

By Testo South Africa on 28 September 2022

Rising prices, fragile supply chains, unsettled customers: The food industry is facing its biggest challenges in years. Testo supports with precise measurement technology and expertise to secure the cold chain and thus ensure food safety.

Supply chain resilience in an unpredictable world

By SYSPRO on 14 July 2022

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the world cannot afford for manufacturing and distribution to grind to a halt. From the food on our shelves to medical necessities, these sectors are at the heart of our economy and must keep going at all costs.

The food of the future: the role of standards in sustainable, nutritious diets

By BSI Group South Africa on 20 June 2022

Feeding 10 billion people a nutritious and sustainable diet is a mammoth task, but one we will be facing in the next 25 years. We all agree that the current pressure on our land, oceans and animals can’t continue, which means finding a sustainable way to feed the world’s growing

Traceability in the face of rising recalls

By SYSPRO on 12 May 2022

It’s time for manufacturers to re-examine their facilities and check if they have the right processes and technology in place to handle the challenges they now face. It’s also decision time if inconsistencies are found.

Food Safety: Microbiology Testing

By AssureCloud on 04 May 2022

What does microbiology have to do with food safety? More than you think. It is one of the main aspects of overall testing in South Africa, in fact. Failing to do the necessary microbiology testing can result in a slew of complications.

What you need to know about nutritional profiling

By AssureCloud on 23 March 2022

To consumers, a label on a food product is nothing but a guide to help them make purchasing choices. But to manufacturers of foodstuffs, the labels are much more than that.

Digital Trust – baking in cyber resilience, with BSI

By BSI Group South Africa on 07 March 2022

Is your business vulnerable to cyberattacks? Cybercriminals have the food industry in their sights, so it pays to have a trusted partner by your side.

Why your products need to go through a food chemistry testing lab

By AssureCloud on 22 February 2022

Understanding why your products need to go through a food chemistry testing lab.

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