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The difference between workshops and SETA accredited training

By Janice Giddy of Entecom on 17 February 2017

There is still a lot of confusion in the industry regarding the difference between workshops and SETA Accredited training. Companies are often unaware of the benefits of accredited training for their staff. In this article we aim to highlight the differences and ...

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Food safety wisdom from the maintenance department

By Guest Author on 08 February 2017

In this article written by our newest contributor, we get some food safety tips from an engineer, one with years and years of experience in the trenches of food companies. Good advice – you should read this and share it with your maintenance colleagues – they will definitely enjo

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POISONOUS PACKAGING: FOOD LEGISLATION THAT'S BEEN AROUND SINCE 1929

By Linda Jackson on 04 November 2016

What does the law say about your packaging? I get asked the question a lot. So we went to look for you.

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What’s in a name - Certification versus accreditation

By Linda Jackson on 30 October 2016

I know Shakespeare said “A rose by another name would be just as sweet” but this is one we have to get right! There is still much incorrect use of the term accreditation in the food industry in the context of food safety and quality systems. The intent of this article is to try a

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Coaching Employee Behaviors Part 1

By Guest Author 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

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Coaching Employee Behaviors Part 2

By Guest Author 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

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Modern packaging - food contact means safe to eat?

By Guest Author on 19 September 2016

We take for granted that the packaging used to protect our food is safe. In this series of articles we will be looking at the potential hazards in packaging and what you as a packaging manufacturer have to do to safeguard the consumer.

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Choosing the right pest control provider for your facility

By Guest Author on 19 September 2016

Pest control should be a priority for any food processing facility. Pest issues can make up 20% of your audit score, so it’s important to have a great pest management plan in place. So how should you choose a provider? Providers take note - this is what the food industry needs fr

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Food safety - a bird's eye view

By Guest Author on 19 September 2016

Pest bird activity, in any form, could prove to be a real nightmare. The presence of pest birds in or on any building, carries with it a myriad of problems, such as additional maintenance costs, increased noise levels and bird lice/mites, as well as the numerous diseases that cou

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Employment Medicals - What you need to know

By Guest Author on 18 September 2016

So you heard from your friend of a friend that because you are an employer, you need to do medicals on all your staff. And you are thinking that it’s just another scare story. You would be wrong! As an employer, it is your responsibility to reduce risks in the workplace.

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