Vacuum packaging is one of the most widely used forms of food storage today. However, vacuum packing was only invented in the 1940s. So, how did people go about protecting their food before then.
Obviously, there were ways of preserving food before using a vacuum sealing machine was even thought of. Most of these methods, such as freezing, are still in use today but in more...
As the owner of a catering company, it is important that you are aware of many of the responsibilities that you have towards both your staff and your customers. Unlike many other businesses, a catering company has a lot of extra potential pitfalls that need to be considered to make sure that you don’t get yourself into trouble – both from a business perspective and in terms ...
Automation is playing an increasingly important part in many modern industries – especially, for example, in the construction of cars and other gadgets. This has proved to be highly effective for these industries, so why should it be any different for the food and catering industry? In actual fact, using automation in the food industry is a whole different beast, with a numb...
Vacuum packaging has a number of great benefits. It protects and extends the lifespan of many different types of foods and products, which in turn saves you money and reduces the amount of waste being generated. However, it is important to know how to properly and responsibly recycle your vacuum packaging, to reduce any environmental harm. With this in mind, here’s everythin...
A vacuum sealer can be a wondrous thing for your kitchen. Whether you are using it as a way of hygienically and efficiently storing food, reducing waste and allowing you to buy ingredients in larger quantities than you otherwise could, or whether you are planning on using it to sous vide your food, it is important that you use it correctly.
If mistakes are made when you are...
It's vital to avoid bad bacteria in a commercial kitchen. If the right processes are not followed food can be dangerous as well as unpleasant to eat. This is why any professional who works in a commercial kitchen needs to pay careful attention when storing, preparing and cooking food.
After all, no professional establishment can run the risk of damaging the health of the pe...