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5 things that happened this month and why they should matter to you | January 2021
01 February 2021
In this new newsletter feature, we will be looking at some important things that have happened in the month and what this means to us as the food industry.
Why do we test
25 June 2020
Hello to all of you in the food industry, from the secret offices of Pinky and the Brain! We are frustrated! No, it is not about the lockdown or restrictions… We are so ready to explode that we are actually looking for options to expose what is really going on!
Where is client service
14 April 2020
Hello to all of you in the food industry, from the secret office of Pinky and the Brain! 2020 is the year that Pinky and the Brain put small talk aside and actually start voicing the need in our industry! 2020 is BIG and we think it must start with a huge change in our approach t
First polony, now pilchards
10 March 2020
Almost two years to the day, sees the South African food industry back in the grips of a massive food recall. Feels a bit like de ja vu doesn’t it?
Time to stop luxuriating Food Safety Management Systems?
18 October 2019
Has food safety has become a luxury value-added service that the food industry offers to those who can afford to pay the price tag? Is it our duty as professionals in this field to bring it back to basics and provide food safety for all- not just those who can pay for it.
Food Day 2019 - Let's do what we can
16 October 2019
Today is World Food Day 2019, and the internet is abuzz with a thousand different messages, and a hundred different hashtags.
OPINION PIECE: THE NEW MEAT REGULATIONS
15 October 2019
Francois Mellet Director of Functional Foods shares his opinion of the impact of new meat regulations
Why use Independent Laboratories?
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….
How do you KNOW the product you are buying is really good quality?
15 July 2019
Hello to all of you in the food industry, from the secret office of Pinky and the Brain! Today we are discussing the important question... How do you KNOW the product you are buying is really good quality?
The chilling insight about the knowledge of Food Quality Assurance Managers
18 June 2019
With all food industries still well aware of the BIG L word, the two of us just could not keep it in any longer… There are other aspects in the food industry that should be worried about, not just Listeria outbreaks! Like ....
Ethics and food safety b
12 November 2018
What does ethical behaviour look like in the context of food safety? We would like to hear your views
Our last words for 2017
22 December 2017
At the end of a year we should always look back before we look forward. 2017 has been a tough year by all accounts. On top of political uncertainty and a tough economic climate, at least three events have shaken the food industry this year.
People, planet, plate
15 August 2017
Today’s restaurant owners have much more on their plates than preparing and serving tasty food. Social responsibility to do the right thing for employees, the community and the natural environment is an important aspect of your business.
What are you doing with your 67 minutes?
14 July 2017
On the 18th July we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day – which is one of the most wonderful days of to year to be a South African. It is a time when we all unite together with one cause, and celebrate the legacy of Tata Madiba with actions not just words.
Why making pancakes is the socially responsible thing to do
28 February 2017
You didn't forget that it's Pancake Day did you? But have you ever wondered why we celebrate Pancake Day at all? It's fascinating, and there are some lessons to be learned! On top of that, we've tossed in a pancake recipe to make it all the easier for you...
One hen’s coop is another hen’s graveyard
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
Quality is not the custard on the pudding
15 December 2016
Quality is not just the custard on the pudding... it IS the pudding! Here are some thoughts around your customer's quality requirements
Are you an impact business?
15 December 2016
We have to say we were utterly intrigued when Lady Bonin tea signed up on our website recently. We're so excited by each new subscriber and make a point of checking out the company and what they do! This is where we came across the term “impact business” and we had to find out mo
