Hospitality COVID19 Restrictions to be eased in NSW and VIC
We are breathing a sigh of relief as restrictions on restaurants and cafes are set to ease as COVID19 restrictions are lifted in NSW and VIC. From July 1st capacity [...]
COVID-19 handwashing sees a drop in food-borne illness
Rates of food-borne illness infections in Australia have almost halved since the lockdown because of the Coronavirus pandemic that began in March. The Food Safety Information Council revealed that since [...]
Food Business – preparing to recommence operations
Food businesses (such as cafes and restaurants) must be well prepared to recommence normal business operations after non-essential business restrictions have been lifted. Before you re-open or re-commence operations you [...]
Cafes, restaurants in Victoria to reopen
The Victorian Government has announced its plan to cautiously and carefully reopen our state’s restaurants and cafes, helping to restore jobs and rebuild our economy. Under the proposed plan, restaurants [...]
Cafe linked to more than 30 salmonella poisoning cases
Dozens of customers at a bakery in Melbourne’s inner suburbs have been diagnosed with salmonella poisoning. Lincoln Bakery Cafe in Carlton has been closed since May 8 after a diner [...]
End in sight as cafes and restaurants to reopen soon
Restaurants and cafes are among the first businesses to see a return to normal as Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a three-stage plan to ease business restrictions. Each state [...]
‘Misleading advice’: Poisoning risk of disinfecting fresh produce to prevent COVID-19 – industry expert
27-Apr-2020 By Pearly Neo Fresh produce experts in Australia and New Zealand have denounced the merits of directly disinfecting fruits and vegetables as has been advocated via a viral video and [...]
Advice for Receiving Food Deliveries During COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a food safety document that included guidelines for food businesses receiving deliveries to their workplace. The only way in which the virus can enter [...]
Storing leftovers safely and preparing leftovers properly
Tips for storing leftovers safely and preparing leftovers properly. Social distancing measures have many of us cooking at home during the Coronavirus pandemic; here are some tips for storing leftovers [...]
Food businesses and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Important information for food businesses and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Key points to know- COVID-19 is not a foodborne disease Businesses need to review their operation and consider what other measures should [...]