While it's true that foodborne illness, infection, and intoxication are terms related to diseases caused by microorganisms or toxic substances, each refers to a completely different process. It’s important not to confuse or mix them up. In any case,…
Is it a matter of the severity of the incident? Is it linked to the type of trigger that causes one or the other? Food alert vs food incident: differences and important details you need to know, explained in…
Several sources estimate that close to 5 billion pizzas were consumed in 2023... W-O-W! That's a lot of pizza! The global pizza market reached a value of $233.26 billion by the end of 2023. Incredible, isn't it? And while…
You've probably seen our friendly food safety assistant Andy on social media, in interviews, videos, etc., and in your mind, you now associate Andy with the digitisation of food safety protocols in food service businesses. And indeed, you're not…
Did you know that food chemical contamination is one of the main hazards to food safety in the food industry? The presence of an unwanted chemical in our food is much more common than we imagine, and it can…
The internal temperature of the food you prepare in your kitchens is one of the most important cooking parameters for your teams. The internal food temperature of your product dictates not only the quality of the final product, but…
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about the future of food safety? Smart fridges telling you it's time to toss that wilted lettuce? Apps tracking your groceries' journey from farm to table? AI chefs…
Two things seem to increase by a 10% during Christmas: our cholesterol levels and food safety incidents in restaurants and food service businesses! And neither results in anything good! So, watch out! Behind all that magic, Christmas lights, cheers…
At Andy, we are in direct contact with hundreds of businesses in the hospitality and foodservice sectors every day. Every day we are increasingly more convinced that every single one of them is extremely aware of the importance that…