Can Regulatory Compliance Help Grow Your Food Business?
The primary goal of a food business is to generate profit, but food businesses must also prioritize regulatory compliance – and this can be a heavy burden to carry. The good news is that profits don’t have to be sacrificed. With the right technology, the highest level of regulatory compliance can be achieved while actually […]
12 Icicle Features that Help Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
Hazards are inherent in food preparation. From knives to industrial equipment to slick floors, every production facility faces unique safety challenges. Icicle’s toolbox has an answer to every problem, helping you fulfill Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements in one easy, integrated food manufacturing software. Why Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Requirements? In 1991, […]
3 Big Mistakes that Caused the Disastrous Darwin’s Natural Pet Food Recall
The US justice system isn’t going to take it easy on Gary Tashjian, owner of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food. Not only did pet food from his facility allegedly cause the illness or death of over 100 beloved pets in 2017, but it looks likely that he knew his products were tainted – but did little […]
In Food Safety Tech: Six Best Practices for Food Safety Audits
Icicle creator and technology expert Steven Burton was featured on Food Safety Tech’s FST Soapbox again, this time on the topic of best practices for stress-free food safety audits. Given the fact that many regulatory bodies and certification agencies won’t necessarily let you know about an upcoming audit in advance anymore, the standard industry practice […]
Global Food Safety Resource Asks How to Choose Food Safety Software
This week, Global Food Safety Resource (GFSR) published a guest blog post from Steven Burton, creator of Icicle food safety management system, about the two most important things to ask when evaluating a food safety software solution. Aiming to communicate best practices in the area of food safety to food professionals worldwide through multiple digital […]