Hayter’s Turkey Products Recommends Icicle
“Using Icicle software as my HACCP portal allows me the ability to store all documentation in a centralized location, but still allows the flexibility for any supervisor to bring up the HACCP Plan in front of them. This is useful for finding proper corrective action procedures, handling audits and allowing the information to be at […]
Doug Smith from Natural Pastures Cheese Recommends Icicle
“Icicle helped us reduce the amount of capital invested in the development of our HACCP plan, by allowing us to minimize the amount of staff involved in the process”. ‐ Doug Smith, Operations Manager About Natural Pastures Cheese Taste Natural Pastures luscious artisan cheeses, all hand-made under the guidance of our Swiss Master Cheesemaker. We […]
A Higher Calling for Food Safety Professionals
Colorado is the first state to legally sell cannabis-infused ‘edibles’ such as: candy bars, cookies, mints, drinks, brownies, pies, truffles, and gummie bears. This move is already generating millions of dollars in tax revenue with demand far exceeding supply. Regardless of which side of this debate you are on, as this market spreads to other […]
Why is Our Food Safety System Broken?
According to the Government of Canada, one in eight Canadians will come down with a case of foodborne illness this year. How is it possible that so many Canadians fall victim to a preventable condition? According to the U.S. Centre for Disease Control, the situation is worse in the United States, with one in six […]
Food Safety Consultant Greig Beilhartz Recommends Icicle
Greig Beilhartz is an independent food consultant with an unparalleled depth of knowledge regarding food safety. His input was critical to the success of the Icicle food safety software project. He was able to clearly articulate the nuances of complex processes and his considerable experience made it possible to plan for unusual situations across a wide variety of food industry niches.
J.R. Food Consultants Recommends Icicle
Icicle is the first affordable cloud-based solution to improve the safety of the world’s food supply. Dr. Jane Ruddick of J.R. Food Consultants recently shared comments regarding the user-friendly and comprehensive software: “The major problems with implementing any food safety program are the record keeping and associated paperwork and the labor costs associated with same. […]
Food Safety Consultant G.J. Gerbasi Recommends Icicle
One of the most prominent and well respected food safety consultants on the North American West Coast, Gerry Gerbasi, shares his thoughts on Icicle below. “The Icicle Software provides the ability to develop and easily maintain a HACCP system based on Codex. From product description, incoming materials and ingredients, flowchart, plant schematic to hazard analysis […]
Halal Meat May Be Processed Differently, But is it Safer?
Of over one billion Muslims globally, approximately four million live in North America. Immigrants from various cultures bring with them distinctive culinary traditions and Muslims are no exception. In addition to styles of cooking, Muslims also adhere to dietary laws (halal), which strictly regulates the slaughter and processing of meat. Food processed in concordance with […]
Should You Trust Your Nose to Detect Bad Food?
Food aromas are cherished memories. You probably still fondly remember the amazing smell of apple pie or steak from the backyard barbeques of your childhood. While we enjoy smells we like, we also rely on our olfactory prowess to save us from eating spoiled food. In fact, for many the sense of smell is our […]