On the first day back after Christmas, a food processing plant gathered its team for a routine debrief. Coffee cups were still warm. Notebooks were open. The mood was familiar another review, another set of results. As we went through
This week, research has resurfaced highlighting plastic chopping boards as a potential source of micro-plastic contamination in food, it got us thinking. For years, during food safety trainings especially in hot kitchens , we’ve discouraged
In a small village, a family prepared a meal exactly as their parents and grandparents had done for generations. The meat was washed in warm water, left uncovered on the counter, and cooked “until it looked ready.” No one questioned the
The kitchen was spotless. Staff wore gloves, hairnets, and clean uniforms. Yet a routine inspection traced a foodborne illness outbreak back to this very place. The cause wasn’t spoiled ingredients or dirty equipment it was hands.
Food safety isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s the foundation of consumer trust, business success, and public health, at Atenfields, we believe that every step in the food supply chain matters, from production and handling to storage and consumption.
Last week during an audit, we found bins full of fresh tomatoes, pumpkins, and greens still vibrant, still edible. For most people, that’s just waste,For us different, food loss it’s happens before food reaches the consumer during harvesting, handling
How do you tell a company has no food safety culture? … A very common question when a client wants to on-board us. We always smile and say, you can tell right at the gate. If the security guard doesn’t record a visitor’s details, check what
Our team of brings a wealth of experience across various sectors within the Kenyan food industry. We specialize in guiding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the complex processes of system implementation, certification, and continuous improvement.
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