During this month, many restaurants are already open or will soon be re-opening. There is no doubt that the pandemic has left an indelible footprint on the food industry which will take a long time to erase. As re-openings are occurring, we have been unfortunately witnessing the closing of some of our favourite restaurants. Many […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Industry: Part 1
These have been extraordinary times with the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic and quarantines worldwide. We have seen many hospitality related industries suffer financial losses with the quarantine process requiring their premises to be closed to the public. This has led to mass layoffs and unfortunately some businesses have closed down. In difficult times, innovation […]
Picnic Food Safety Tips
Summer’s here and the weekend is a perfect time to enjoy eating outdoors. The long- celebrated tradition of summer picnics is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the summer season. When packing the cooler, blanket and water, it is important to consider another element of a successful summer picnic, FOOD SAFETY. Summer is […]
The Benefits of Online Training
You need to get trained or you need to get your staff trained, you suddenly realize that you do not have a venue or your staff work varying shifts therefore not everyone will be able to be present for the training session. It becomes a scheduling nightmare getting everyone in the same place at the […]
Food Hygiene and Food Handler Certification Part 1
Food hygiene is defined by WHO (The World Health Organization) as “the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption.” The Food Handler Certificate is an important credential for workers that handle food. It is important that the safety and interest of the public is always maintained. Food Handler Certification […]