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GUEST COLUMN:
Amanda Elliott
Co-Founder and Director
A2Z Food Safety
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In an age where technology permeates every area of our lives, its role in ensuring food safety, compliance, and hygiene cannot be overstated.
Having dedicated more than two decades to the field of food safety I've witnessed first-hand the transformative impact technology can have on maintaining high standards. As a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and co-founder of A2Z Food Safety, my journey has been driven by a singular passion – to elevate food safety practices through innovation and expertise.
The evolution of food safety has been remarkable. From the early days of my career, where manual checks and paper logs were the norms, to the present day, where digital solutions like our TempCheck app revolutionise how businesses approach food safety, the trajectory has been towards greater efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
This shift is not just a matter of convenience but a significant leap forward in our collective ability to safeguard public health.
Technology, especially in the form of digital monitoring and management systems, offers unprecedented opportunities for food businesses. It allows for real-time data collection, instant alerts for temperature deviations, and comprehensive tracking of food from farm to fork. These capabilities are not just about ticking boxes for compliance; they are about embedding a culture of safety and excellence across the food industry.
The TempCheck app, developed by our team at A2Z Food Safety, embodies this shift. It was born out of a recognition of the need for an integrated tool that could handle the complexities of food safety management in a streamlined, user-friendly manner.
Our commitment at A2Z Food Safety to leveraging technology goes beyond developing applications. It's about fostering a dialogue within the industry about the importance of adopting technological solutions.
In our experience, businesses that embrace these tools not only achieve compliance more effectively but also gain a competitive edge. They build trust with their customers, ensuring that their brand is synonymous with quality and safety.