Entecom Food Safety

03/03/2026

Our next webinar is here to help you gain a clear understanding of the recent changes to the ISO 22002-series, including how to effectively manage the implementation of the ISO 22002-100, and sector-specific ISO 22002-5:2025 requirements for Transport and Storage.

Register here: 72df46f8-3dc6-44c7-9a9a-3a888d799e75@95100ed3-f13a-42f5-8c92-e8e90d6f7f0d" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/72df46f8-3dc6-44c7-9a9a-3a888d799e75@95100ed3-f13a-42f5-8c92-e8e90d6f7f0d

02/03/2026

Our food safety training workshops take place nationwide month in and month out — and March is no different! With 20 sessions scheduled to cover various topics, there’s a session to suit your needs. Find and book your session here 👉 www.entecom.co.za/training/national-training-calendar/

27/02/2026

We’re proud to introduce Janine Furstenburg, our Franchise Partner for the Free State.

With a background in IT Engineering, Janine brings a structured, systems-driven approach to food safety management. Her technical mindset supports businesses in building food safety systems that are not only compliant, but practical and aligned with operational realities.

Get to know Janine better in our interview below!

25/02/2026

Functional foods are no longer niche — they’re becoming mainstream. Producers who can combine authenticity with science-backed benefits will be well placed to capture consumer trust and carve out new growth in a competitive landscape. Here are the top functional food and beverage trends shaping 2026:

2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year where everyday foods are redefined as tools for better, healthier living…. Market analysts, Fortune Business Insights, has valued the global functional foodbev market at a massive $364bn – and if the current 10% CAGR plus continues, it’ll...

23/02/2026

Love the craft, but not the compliance admin?

Our DIY Small Supplier Compliance Programme is designed for busy small food business owner like you who need a clear, affordable and manageable way to implement basic food safety compliance 🙌 This guided, video-based programme breaks compliance down into practical, step-by-step actions, so you can implement as you learn — without feeling overwhelmed.

You’ll get:
• A monthly subscription with the flexibility to learn at your own pace
• Over 70 editable templates and checklists
• Supplementary eBooks, tools and compliance tips

You focus on growing the business you love. We’ll help you build the compliance foundation it needs to succeed. Subscribe here:: https://www.entecom.co.za/shop-online/food-safety-compliance-programmes/

20/02/2026

Healthy eating is about more than just personal choice; it’s also about what’s available to us.

Today is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day, and we’re curious to hear from you! Do you feel food brands & businesses should be doing more to offer healthier options? And just as importantly… Would you choose them if they were more readily available?

Safe food protects, while healthy food supports long-term wellbeing. So let’s talk — where do you think the responsibility lies: with consumers, food businesses, or both?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments.

18/02/2026

Let’s be honest: auditing season isn’t something most of us love. Between tight timelines, endless reviews and follow-ups, audits can quickly feel overwhelming and disjointed. But they don’t have to be.

With Entecom’s auditing services, the process becomes more structured and far less stressful. Our experienced auditors work alongside your team to ensure audits are well-managed and genuinely valuable — not just a compliance exercise.

Our auditing services include:
• GAP Assessments – ideal before implementing a system or transitioning between standards
• Hygiene Audits – supporting catering, retail food prep areas and food service operations
• Internal Audits – strengthening systems, awareness and continuous improvement
• Pre-Certification Readiness Audits – helping you assess whether you’re truly audit-ready

Whether you’re preparing for certification or maintaining compliance, our goal is the same: safer food and smoother audits. Contact us for more information: https://www.entecom.co.za/auditing/

13/02/2026

A little Valentine's trivia for all the chocolate lovers!🍫 Dubai-style chocolate recently rose to fame online… but it also made headlines for the wrong reasons — with some products being flagged by food authorities! Do you know the reason/s why? 💭

12/02/2026

Five food safety habits to love ✅ and leave ❌ in your food premises.

If you’re a small food business or outlet, these simple changes can make a big difference. Save this checklist and share it with your food handling team!

11/02/2026

Consumers have faced a wave of product recalls in recent months, with authorities and retailers pulling food, infant products and medicines from shelves over safety concerns.

Here are some notable recalls announced recently:

Consumers have faced a wave of product recalls in recent months ,with authorities and retailers pulling food, infant products and medicines from shelves over safety concerns

10/02/2026

One of our recent polls showed that staff training and competency is a top priority for many food safety professionals this year. Is it one of yours too?

Our trainees often tell us they love our eLearning courses because they’re practical and focused on understanding how to apply food safety principles in real workplaces, not just learning theory 🙌

Here are a few more features our learners appreciate most:
✔ Easy-to-follow, video-based lessons they can complete at their own pace
✔ Accredited training, including our SAATCA-endorsed R638 course
✔ A strong focus on competency and real-world application

If you’re ready to expand your food safety knowledge and skills, we’d love to welcome you as a trainee too.

👉 Explore our eLearning courses here: https://www.entecom.co.za/training/elearning/

06/02/2026

Missed the first one? We'd love to have you join our Complimentary Repeat Webinar where we will discuss 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝟐𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟐 𝐏𝐑𝐏𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Date: Tue, Feb 17
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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