http://www.foodquality.com Online Exclusive Rss http://www.foodquality.com/details/article/817021/Planning_Makes_Perfect.html <p>In the last issue we talked about the types of food technology, contact surfaces, cleaning chemistry and procedures. This issue we address time, schedules and basic sanitation equipment. When planning your cleaning and sanitation routine, start by quantifying time available for this process, then schedule the work and determine the manpower you&rsquo;ll require. I recommend using the five-step process below to achieve the most efficient and effective results. Map out the five-step procedure for each piece of equipment to define the scope of the work and best allocate time and resources, such as manpower and use of sanitation equipment.</p> 2007-02-01T13:24:00Z http://www.foodquality.com/details/article/834909/7_Steps_to_an_Effective_Pest_Managemet_Program.html <p>In food processing environments, quality pest control is a must. A pest infestation can put your product and your business&rsquo; reputation at risk because nobody wants to find something in the product that&rsquo;s not on the label. But pest management in such environments is also very sensitive. Special precautions must be taken to keep pest control treatments from threatening food safety. To better control pests while respecting a food plant&rsquo;s sensitive environmental needs, you need to apply the principles of integrated pest management (IPM).</p> 2006-02-01T14:36:00Z