ESG Auditing: The Key to Sustainable Business Compliance
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer a "nice to have"—it’s a critical requirement. With increasing corporate social responsibility (CSR) demands, tightening waste regulations, and growing consumer and investor focus on sustainability, businesses must now actively demonstrate their commitment to ESG principles.However, achieving ESG compliance can be challenging. From navigating new regulations to implementing sustainability initiatives across multiple sites, businesses often struggle with visibility, cost concerns, and...
Navigating Allergen Management: Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever
Allergen management has become one of the most dynamic and complex areas of food safety in recent years. With increasing legal requirements, growing consumer awareness, and heightened accountability for businesses, staying compliant is no longer just a box-ticking exercise—it’s a fundamental part of ensuring customer safety and business success.From the 2014 introduction of the 14 key allergens to the 2021 requirement for clear labelling on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods, allergen legislation has continually...
Navigating Food Safety Challenges in Contract Catering
Contract catering is a well-established and growing sector within the hospitality industry. In fact, sales at Britain’s leading contract caterers grew by 7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Contract Catering Tracker.Outsourcing to experienced caterers provides businesses with confidence that food quality, safety, and compliance are being upheld to high standards. But today, contract caterers are expected to do much more than just serve great food—they must also meet sustainability...
Breaking Barriers: How Hotels Can Overcome Food Safety Challenges with Tailored Training and Multilingual Tools
Ensuring food safety is a vital responsibility in hotel operations, directly tied to guest satisfaction, brand reputation, and compliance with strict regulations. Yet, the dual challenges of language barriers and training gaps often hinder efforts to maintain these standards. With multicultural teams and varying literacy levels, communication breakdowns and inconsistent practices are common.Shockingly, 60% of foodborne illness outbreaks in commercial settings are attributed to improper handling or preparation practices, and a large portion of these...
Hidden Food Safety Risks in the Hotel Industry and How Technology Can Address Them
Food safety is paramount in the hotel industry, directly influencing legal compliance, guest trust, brand reputation, and operational success. From breakfast buffets to fine dining restaurants and room service, hotels face unique challenges in maintaining food safety standards.According to the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), foodborne illnesses cost businesses £9 billion annually, with 2.4 million cases reported each year. Additionally, 60% of diners state they would never return to a venue after a poor hygiene...
The 5 Biggest Food Safety Risks In Care Homes – and How to Fix Them
Food safety in care homes is non-negotiable. In a setting where residents are more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses and other health risks, even a minor slip-up can have major consequences. Unfortunately for busy care home staff, hazards are present at every stage - from food delivery and storage to handling and serving - and that’s before factoring in individual dietary needs or allergies, which add another layer of complexity to daily operations.In this blog, we’ll...
Future Trends in Food Safety for Hotels in 2025
Heightened consumer awareness, coupled with stricter regulations, is driving the hospitality industry to prioritise food safety like never before. As a result, food safety in 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for innovation and compliance, with hotels setting new benchmarks for food safety excellence and guest satisfaction.In this blog, we’ll explore the key opportunities and challenges hoteliers may face in the year ahead and how management can navigate the growing complexities of day-to-day...
Balancing Food Safety and Sustainability in Hotels: Can You Have Both?
Meeting food safety regulations while achieving ambitious sustainability goals is one of the biggest challenges hotels face today. Whether managing fine dining restaurants, all-day buffets, or room service, ensuring compliance and reducing environmental impact can feel overwhelming.But here’s the good news: food safety and sustainability in hotels aren’t opposites. When approached strategically, they can complement each other, helping hotels exceed guest expectations, cut costs, and achieve long-term success. Where Food Safety and Sustainability in Hotels Overlap Sustainability...
5 Steps to Secure a 5* Food Safety Audit for your Hotel
For those working in hospitality, few things can be as nerve-wracking as a food safety audit or inspection - especially when an environmental health officer (EHO) can arrive at any time and many operators are moving to unannounced third party audits to ensure the best and true reflection of their operations is seen, at any point in time. However, with proper preparation and the right tools, your hotel can be ‘audit ready’ all year round,...
Food Safety Simplified: The Ultimate Care Home Software Buying Guide
While certain industries have embraced technology, using it to aid everything from operational efficiency to customer service, the care home sector is still heavily reliant on outdated processes, particularly in relation to food safety.It wouldn’t be uncommon, for example, to see care home staff walking around with pen and paper in hand, manually ticking off checklists to ensure the day-to-day well-being of residents, and regulatory food safety compliance.The trouble is, paperwork can be highly inconsistent....
