Entecom Food Safety

30/07/2025

🌱 Small Supplier, Big Impact

Starting out in the food industry can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to food safety compliance. That’s why we’re so proud of feedback like this from ZuZanna, owner of ZuZanna’s Wellness, who called our Small Supplier Compliance Program a “game-changer.”

✅ Easy-to-follow roadmap
✅ Ready-to-use templates and procedures
✅ No complicated jargon
✅ Practical, real-world support

Whether you're launching a brand or growing your artisanal food business, Entecom’s program is designed to empower small suppliers with a clear, structured path to compliance.

💬 “What initially felt like a daunting process became structured, manageable, and even empowering.” – ZuZanna

Learn more about how our program can support your food safety journey: https://www.entecom.co.za/training/elearning/small-supplier-compliance-programme/

28/07/2025

We love to hear from you! Below we share a comment from a follower on our fill-in-the-blank post for the best way to build a strong food safety culture. We love these insights so please keep sharing! Zeenat Harrichandparsad 👏

25/07/2025

Global G.A.P. v6 Implementation Workshop

Ready to take your food safety practices to the next level?
Join us for an interactive workshop focused on Global G.A.P. v6 implementation, presented by industry expert Ilze Visser. Whether you're just starting your compliance journey or need clarity on the latest updates, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently implement the new standard.

Attend in person at Entecom Boardroom, Kings Court Shopping Centre, Port Elizabeth or join us online from anywhere in the country.

Ideal for: Farm managers, packhouse managers, quality assurance personnel, investors and farm administration personnel.

Email us at info@entecom.co.za for more information.

24/07/2025

🚫🐜 Pest Control: A Must-Have for Food Safety 🐭🚫

Effective pest control isn’t just about keeping bugs away—it’s a critical part of your entire food safety management system. Read our 5 step guide for effective pest management here:
https://www.entecom.co.za/pest-control-what-is-required/

22/07/2025

Bottled water thrives in the face of health drive.

As consumers turn away from soft drinks and alcohol, they’re being drawn to another beverage - water. Despite its simplicity, the bottled water market is thriving.

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The bottled water market is facing a boom as consumers are increasingly looking for healthier options.

18/07/2025

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16/07/2025

Food, convenience and loyalty redefine South Africa's fuel stops.
As fuel volumes decline and competition intensifies, South Africa’s forecourt retailers are shifting their focus beyond the pump toward food, convenience, and partnerships that drive loyalty and spending.

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South Africa’s forecourt retailers are shifting their focus beyond the pump toward food, convenience, and partnerships...

14/07/2025

It's time for another food safety trivia. Can you bust this food safety myth? True or false, let us know in the comments below. 👇

10/07/2025

Pest infestations can lead to contamination, costly recalls, compliance and reputational risks — and yet, many businesses leave the responsibility entirely to their pest control contractors.

It's time to shift from Pest Control to Pest Management — a proactive, partnership-based approach that reduces vulnerable gaps with fewer incidents.

In our latest article, we explore 4 essential elements for building a more effective Pest Management System, including:

1️⃣ Moving from reactive to proactive strategies

2️⃣ The importance of pest risk assessments

3️⃣ Clearly defined roles and responsibilities

4️⃣ Root cause analysis for infestations

Read the full article and take control of your pest management approach.

👉 https://www.entecom.co.za/proactive-pest-management-in-food-businesses-prevention-through-partnership/

07/07/2025

SQA: Supplier Quality Assurance

Every Food Safety Management System (FSMS) needs a solid Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) framework to safeguard the quality and safety of your final product—starting with your raw materials.

In this insightful workshop, we’ll walk you through the practical application of managing your suppliers and service providers, aligned with global standards like GFSI, HACCP, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000.

✅ Minimise risks
✅ Improve supplier controls
✅ Strengthen your FSMS

🔗 Find out more about our new SQA course here: https://www.entecom.co.za/courses/implementing-supplier-quality-assurance-sqa/

04/07/2025

Tomato leaves: The next miracle protein?

They’re protein dense, but could tomato leaves translate into a functional ingredient?

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Tomato leaves are dense in protein. But can this be extracted an turned into an alternative protein source? And if so, how easy is it to upscale?

01/07/2025

Celebrating Food Safety Day with Summerpride in East London!

A heartfelt thank you to Summerpride for allowing Entecom to be part of your special event. It was an honour to support your Food Safety Day and contribute to such an important initiative.

A special shoutout to our very own Yonela, who represented Entecom with passion and professionalism.

As Abongile shared:

“Yonela thank you very much, it means a lot what you did for us at Summerpride. From the CEO — he would like to say thank you as well for the support.”

Here's to more wins, stronger partnerships, and a continued commitment to food safety excellence! 🙌