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September, 2010

Chicken washing may cause food poisoning

September 7, 2010

A magazine in the UK has recently published an article showing that nearly three quarters of the people buying a whole chicken will wash it before they cook it. This has the potential to increase food poisoning says “Which?” The reason is not the chicken but the bacteria that could be sprayed around the room …

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UK Food Authority changed

September 6, 2010

In NSW all food related issues are handled by the New South Wales Food Authority (NSWFA) In Queensland there are two government authorities that have food responsibility – Safe Food Queensland has jurisdiction over all businesses where there is raw food; eg butchers, abattoirs, and Queensland Health. This shows that different jurisdictions operate in slightly …

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Pizza does well at Retail Awards

September 3, 2010

Pizza was the big winner of the 2010 Australian Business Award for Retail Excellence, with Eagle Boys and Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars being named the Joint Winners. The awards are designed to recognise those organisations that meet business excellence, sustainability, commercial success and product excellence as core values of their businesses. It is a national …

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Country vs City Apprentice Chefs

September 1, 2010

Salmon entree, cooked three ways, pork belly main with green beans and potato puree, followed by coconut pannacotta dessert, was the meal that won the NSW City vs Country Apprentice Chef Challenge. The Country team won during the second annual three day competition. The competition is designed to give apprentices from all areas the opportunity …

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