Sales Team Expansion: Kelsius Ends 2024 on a High Note

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Kelsius is proud to announce the significant expansion of its sales team as the company prepares for an exciting 2025. This marks another major milestone for the company, a global leader in digital HACCP and wireless temperature monitoring solutions.

Meet the New Sales Team Members

To support its growing presence in key markets, Kelsius has welcomed three new professionals:

  • Shane Austin – Sales Manager, Food Manufacturing
    Shane brings over 20 years of experience in the food industry, having held key account management roles with 2 Sisters Food Group’s poultry division and Tulip/Danish Crown. Over the past decade, he has specialized in cargo food temperature monitoring, gaining deep insights into the challenges faced in all aspects of this field.
  • Charlie Stableford – Sales Manager, Hospitality
    Charlie brings expertise in helping hospitality businesses simplify and digitize their food safety systems. He focuses on practical solutions that streamline daily operations, save time, and reduce stress. Charlie is passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering tools that make a real difference. Outside of work, he enjoys playing football, cooking, and spending time with his family.
  • Matthew Holland – International Partner Manager
    With over 20 years in GPS and IoT solutions, Matthew is a proven expert in real-time supply chain visibility and tracking technologies. As Sales Director at Frigga, he led product launches, managed RFPs, and represented the company at global events. From 2021 to 2022, he introduced Tive’s tracking solution to the UK, working with clients like Rolls Royce and The National Gallery while speaking at industry conferences. In 2010, Matthew developed GPS tracking solutions for clients such as Riot Games, Samsung, and Lindt Chocolate, later merging these ventures with Tive in 2021.

A Strategic Move for Growth

As part of its growth strategy, Kelsius relocated its headquarters to temporary premises in Gweedore Business Park. This transition ensures uninterrupted operations while preparing for the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Falcarragh, Co. Donegal.

The new facility, expected to open in 2026, will boost production capacity, meet rising demand, and maintain Kelsius’ reputation for cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service.

Architectural drawing Kelsius’ new facility

Leadership Perspective

Mario Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer at Kelsius, commented:

“Shane, Charlie, and Matthew bring unmatched energy and expertise to Kelsius. Their efforts will help food manufacturers, hospitality clients, and international partners achieve operational efficiencies. Alongside our new facility plans, this significant expansion to our sales team strengthens our ability to deliver advanced solutions worldwide.”

Learn More About Kelsius

Kelsius is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance compliance and operational excellence. Our innovative offerings include:

Digital HACCP Solutions

Ensure seamless compliance with food safety standards and regulations, including those outlined by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and FDA guidelines. Our solutions help streamline processes, maintain accurate records, and meet the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Wireless Temperature Monitoring

Monitor and manage temperatures in real-time with our advanced wireless technology. Safeguard your operations by ensuring consistent compliance with regulatory req uirements and preventing costly errors while maintaining product integrity at all times.

Learn more about Kelsius’s innovative solutions here.

Kelsius Shortlisted for Retail Technology Supplier 2024 at ShelfLife C-Store Awards

Kelsius is delighted to be shortlisted for the Shelflife Magazine C-Store Awards 2024 which take place in Dublin in November. Kelsius has been shortlisted in the category Retail Technology Supplier 2024.

Across 26 categories, over 30 Kelsius food retail customers have also been shortlisted in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the sector.

The annual ShelfLife National C-Store Awards is now in its 23rd year. The black-tie ceremony takes place in Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel on 21 November 2024. The awards are sponsored by Cuisine de France, The National Lottery and Cheez-It.

The awards honour the very best stores, products and services in the retail trade in Ireland.

Numerous Kelsius customers from around the industry were shortlisted, representing many of the leading brands in Irish food retail including Applegreen, Centra, Daybreak, Gala, Inver, Londis, Mace, Maxol and Spar.

The full list of Kelsius customers nominated is:

SPAR Corrib Oil Parkway, Dublin Road, Singland, Limerick

Mace Clongriffin, Marrsfield, Clongriffin, Dublin 13

Londis Aughrim, Main Street, Aughrim, Wicklow

Daybreak Dungarvan, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Waterford

SPAR Carpenterstown, Castleknock, Dublin 15

Mangans Centra/Texaco Service Station, Dublin Road, Edenderry, Offaly

Talty Stores (Mace), Lissycasey, Ennis, Clare

Inver Charleville, County Cork

Maxol Killeens, New Line Road, Killeens, Wexford

Applegreen Service Station, Merrion Road, Booterstown, Dublin 4

Gala Mcguires Of Rooskey, Knockmacroy, Rooskey, Leitrim

SPAR Bradys, Coolquay, The Ward, Dublin

O’Reillys Mace, Strand Road, Laytown, Meath

Londis Castleknock, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Dublin 15

Daybreak Edgeworthstown, Longford Road, Edgeworthstown, Longford

SPAR Junction 14, Mayfield, Monasterevin, Kildare

Centra Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18

Applegreen Enfield West, M4 Enfield Westbound Kilmore, Enfield, Meath

Gala Keel, Keel East, Keel, Mayo

Corrib Oil/SPAR, John Joe Sheehy Road, Cloonalour, Tralee, Kerry

Mace Beaumont, Shantalla Road, Beaumont, Dublin 9

SPAR, The Crescent, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15

Londis, Quay Street, Dundalk, Louth

Donnellans Centra, Loughville, Ennis, Clare

Applegreen Ballymount, M50 Service Area, Ballymount, Dublin 12

SPAR Corrib Oil, 8 Market Street, Listowel, Kerry

Mace, Thomas Street, Limerick

Reidy’s Centra, Corgrig, Foynes, Limerick

Applegreen M4 Enfield, Meath

SPAR Little Island, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork

Mace Sandymount, 24 Sandymount Green, Dublin 4

SPAR, Merrion Row, Dublin 2

Kelsius Retains Silver Medal Status with EcoVadis: Ranking in Top 11% for Sustainability

Kelsius was delighted to recently retain its EcoVadis Silver Medal, in recognition of the company’s sustainability achievements. On retaining its Silver Medal, Kelsius has also increased its ranking of all companies assessed, now positioned in the top 11% of all companies that work with EcoVadis to improve their sustainability performances.

Since it was founded in 2007, EcoVadis has grown into a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, with a network of more than 130,000 rated companies. Its purpose is to guide companies towards a sustainable global marketplace where sustainability intelligence influences every business decision – improving economies, people’s lives, and the planet.

As a company that takes its environmental responsibilities seriously, working with clients in industry and within local communities, Kelsius has always strived to minimise its impact on the environment. Both as a corporate entity and as a provider of digital HACCP and wireless temperature monitoring systems for the food and life sciences sectors, Kelsius is committed to reducing its environmental impacts and to helping its customers achieve their sustainability goals.

Some of these measures include:

  • Kelsius is REACH and RoHS compliant.

  • Kelsius equipment components are ethically sourced through an approved suppliers list to ensure that conflict minerals (3TG) are not present in raw materials.

  • Kelsius product design ensures longevity of life. Radio technology employed allows for remote reprogrammability of all devices online.

  • All Kelsius equipment is recycled at the end of its life.

  • Product materials not suitable for upcycling are recycled through a registered WEEE collection agency.

  • Kelsius operates a quality environmental management system that is certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Kelsius helps its customers to reduce environmental impacts by:

  • Reducing food waste. The average kilogram of food waste generates 3.2kg of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Learn more about food waste impact.

  • Reducing potential waste of medicines and pharmaceutical products.

  • Removing paper from HACCP food safety processes and other paper records, thereby removing the environmental cost of paper, printing, and file storage.

  • Optimising fridge and freezer temperatures to ensure that energy is not wasted.

Kelsius also works closely with EasyTreesie, a voluntary programme that aims to plant one million trees through school and community initiatives. In partnership with EasyTreesie, Kelsius plants one tree for every customer it works with.

For more on Kelsius’s sustainability credentials, click here.

Kelsius announces partnership with foodservice tech provider Nutritics

Kelsius has announced a partnership with food health software solution provide Nutritics. The partnership brings together Kelsius’ digital HACCP and wireless temperature monitoring solutions and Nutritics’ advanced recipe management and food information software to provide one seamlessly integrated solution for the food services and hospitality sectors.

A winning collaboration

The collaboration comes about as Kelsius and Nutritics have already completed several successful integrations with customers. As one combined solution, food businesses have access to a streamlined system that provides full food safety compliance, 24/7 temperature monitoring of food and ingredients, less food waste, access to real-time data, and improved operational efficiencies. Food businesses and organisations can ensure better management of ingredients and recipes for consistently fresh and nutritionally balanced dishes, all through one system that helps them to improve their sustainability.

The integration ensures that every part of food preparation, from sourcing ingredients to serving the final dish, is monitored for compliance and efficiency. Automated monitoring reduces human error and frees up staff to focus on other priorities.

Commenting on the partnership, Kelsius Chief Commercial Officer Mario Kelly said, “At Kelsius we are incredibly excited about our partnership with Nutritics and the unique set of benefits that this will deliver to our customers. For any organisation looking to reduce waste, improve sustainability and drive efficiencies, the technology integration between Kelsius and Nutritics will deliver huge improvements across their day-to-day operations.”

Angela Hart, Director Pre Sales at Nutrtics, said,” Nutritics and Kelsius have joined forces to offer a powerful combination of solutions. Nutritics provides a single platform for comprehensive food data management and digital publishing, while Kelsius is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of wireless temperature monitoring systems and digital HACCP systems. By integrating these solutions via APIs, customers can seamlessly automate their data flow with confidence and accuracy. This integration not only reduces manual labour but also minimises errors, ensuring greater efficiency and reliability.”

A sustainable solution

Both Kelsius and Nutritics place sustainability at the heart of their operations. The Kelsius wireless temperature monitoring system reduces food waste and removes paperwork by providing 24/7 real-time alerts when storage unit temperatures fall outside of set parameters. Temperatures and related data are stored in the Kelsius portal, allowing for ease of access for audits and reports.

With Nutritics’ food management software, businesses can monitor portion sizes, optimise ingredient ordering, and reduce food waste. The system provides detailed reports, allowing businesses to refine processes that lead to more sustainable practices, like reducing over-ordering or serving excess portions.

The integration gives businesses complete control over their inventory and storage processes, ensuring that ingredients are used safely and efficiently, and that unnecessary waste is minimised.

Together, Nutritics and Kelsius are helping food businesses embrace a greener, more sustainable approach to food service – one that is better for both the planet and the bottom line.

Customer safety

Customer safety has never been more important, and Kelsius and Nutritics have made it a priority. By automating the tracking of ingredients, monitoring shelf life, and ensuring full traceability across the supply chain, the partnership enables businesses to remain compliant with food safety regulations, including Natasha’s Law in the UK.

Pictured above: Ciaran Gallagher, Sales & Marketing Manager Kelsius; Richard Ward, Regional Director of Business Development (UK & IRL) Nutritics; Rob Lelliott, Sales Manager UK South Kelsius.

To learn more:

Click here to contact Kelsius.
Click here to contact Nutritics.

Nisa to kickstart trial with Kelsius to automate food safety management processes

The symbol group Nisa commences a trial in September 2024 with Kelsius, providing digital HACCP and wireless temperature monitoring for independent grocers in the group.

The Kelsius system will allow automated temperature control for stores to ensure food is stored and cooked properly. The system includes sensors and probes for deli, bakery or butcher counters, as well as in fridges and freezers.

The sensors automatically alert retailers when a fridge or freezer temperature falls outside set parameters, helping them to prevent loss of stock and food waste. Probes can be used to monitor temperatures on the spot.

Accessing data in real time makes it easier for the retailer to create reports, gain insights, and provide data for audits. The system can also help Nisa retailers to automate checklists and monitor routine activities such as cleaning tasks.

The system saves retailers time and resources on processes that would otherwise be undertaken manually, while removing the risk of human error.

Kelsius UK food retail sales manager Danielle Guy said, “We are all aware of the challenges that continue to affect convenience retailers. Labour shortages, increasing costs and supply chain issues mean that more and more, retailers are looking to engage in processes and procedures that help them to maximise efficiencies.”

She continued, “Using the Kelsius system means that managers and business owners have peace of mind that the system is monitoring valuable stock 24/7. Food safety practices are automated, consistent and compliant with regulations, with traceability assured from delivery through to serving customers.”

Read The Grocer article covering this story here.

 

Case Study: Musgrave Operating Partners Ireland (MOPI)

Musgrave Operating Partners Ireland (MOPI) represents 22 SuperValu stores that are owned and managed by Musgrave. As Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, Musgrave is proud to be one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation.

In a busy and highly competitive food retail environment, MOPI was looking for a food safety system that would:

  • help them to streamline their HACCP process.
  • reduce time spent on manual temperature checks.
  • reduce time spent on paperwork.
  • provide reliable digital HACCP to automate processes for high food safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Kelsius worked with MOPI to deliver results for their stores. Using the Kelsius system, MOPI:

  • has achieved a 50% reduction in time spent on HACCP.
  • has all but eliminated stock loss due to temperature failures in plug-in fridges and freezers.
  • saves management time thanks to remote visibility of food safety activities in-store.
  • has achieved simpler and easy-to-access traceability for all colleagues.
  • can assure auditors with the ability to provide graphs and charts showing the history of a temperature and that spikes in temperatures are under control.
  • has achieved significant labour benefits as temperatures do not have to be manually checked, thus reducing the risks associated with manual processes.

 

Kelsius joins TUCO supplier framework

Kelsius is delighted to announce that it has joined the TUCO supplier framework as a technology provider that supports members to enhance food safety in their catering operations.

TUCO is one of the leading professional membership bodies for in-house caterers in the UK, supporting procurement and learning excellence. It works to provide quality standards and advice to those working in public sector catering. The organisation procures goods and services, helping members to drive down costs and maximise quality.

Kelsius is particularly proud to be part of the TUCO framework as it operates to very high standards for quality-assurance, value for money and to ensure that suppliers meet the needs of its members.

All framework suppliers are vetted and assessed by TUCO. TUCO’s dedicated procurement team works to provide members with access to over 15 EU-compliant framework agreements. Annual review meetings are held with each supplier and independent benchmarking is carried out. The eProcurement system provides members with an easy-to-use, one-stop-shop solution to manage supplier trading relationships.

Kelsius is now a technology supplier in the TUCO framework for Catering Innovation and Concept Solutions (CICS).  The Kelsius FoodCheck 2.0 solution provides wireless temperature monitoring and digital HACCP systems for the catering and hospitality sector. It improves food safety, ensures regulatory compliance, and helps caterers to control the costs associated with food safety management.

 

Kelsius launches the KELSIUS App for push notification alerts

The app allows all Kelsius customers to receive push notification alerts directly to their smartphone or device.

Recently mobile phone network operators have been increasingly treating automated SMS and automated voice calls as spam. This can result in the non-delivery of messages and in turn risks the user not receiving critical alerts. Now with push notification alerts via the Kelsius app, users can receive push notifications in real time for alerts such as alarms warning of temperature excursions, the status of sensors and other events.

Secure

Push notifications via an app have multiple benefits particularly around security and reliability. The Kelsius app uses the most robust encryption protocols, providing a secure way to transmit information. This is particularly crucial in the food sector and life sciences industries for sensitive notifications affecting high-value stock, products or samples. With high level encryption protocols in place, messages are less susceptible to interception, being isolated or not delivered, and are delivered in a reliable, consistent and dependable manner.

The app also supports two-factor authentication (2FA), adding an extra layer of security. Users can receive secure authentication codes directly through the app, enhancing the overall security of the communication. In the event that a user’s password is compromised, 2FA means that a potential hacker will be unable to gain access to the system using a password alone.

Reliable

Where managers and supervisors need to know that an alert has been received and actioned, the Kelsius app provides delivery confirmation. This lets users know when a message has been successfully delivered and when it has been read. Managers have peace of mind that alerts reach their intended recipients who are responsible for undertaking corrective actions when required.

Offline message delivery is another feature of the Kelsius push notifications app. Push notifications are designed to be more reliable in delivering messages even when the recipient is offline. The app can store notifications until the user is back online, ensuring that important messages are not missed.

Remote Access

Kelsius alerts via the app means that all alerts can be viewed and managed whether the user needs access on site or remotely. Remove access delivers:

  • Secure login from any mobile device
  • Ability to select any individual alert event by entering a PIN.
  • Ability to enter a predefined or custom corrective action.
  • Ability to close the alert event without going back to an office or a central location.
  • The app will report if an alert notification was delivered, if it was opened and if it was actioned.
  • All actions are recorded and viewed on the portal audit section.
  • Provides improved traceability, convenience and saves time.

 

Kelsius customers who currently use the Kelsius portal and receive alerts via SMS or voice call alerts can start using the Kelsius app today. Download the KELSIUS app from Google Play for Android or from the App Store for iOS. Login using your Kelsius portal login details.

If you’re new to Kelsius and work in the food sector or life sciences, learn more about Kelsius Push Notification Alerts here. Or contact Kelsius to find out how FoodCheck 2.0 and CoolCheck can automate your digital HACCP and wireless temperature monitoring processes.

 

Kelsius announces €5 million in global expansion to support growth

Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, 29 April 2024 – Kelsius, a leading manufacturer and global provider of wireless temperature monitoring and digital Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, has announced a €5 million plan to expand its manufacturing and R&D facility. This is in response to a significant increase in global demand for Kelsius solutions which has driven significant employment growth in the company and has now resulted in a workforce that has outgrown the current facility.

Kelsius processes over 80 terabytes of data each year to support the growing demands of customers who require a secure and reliable digital temperature monitoring system. It manages billions of customer records, providing customers with a safe and secure environment for their data which they can easily access for reports and audits.

The expansion plan will allow the company to continue to serve current customers with the highest levels of support and to welcome new customers who are looking for a cost-effective digital solution that provides the most advanced technology and excellent customer service.

Kelsius’ growth plans include:

  • Facility expansion: As Kelsius’ customer base grows and new functionality is delivered to existing customers, this expansion will accommodate increased production requirements.
  • Next-generation product development: The project will enable a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. With software development and manufacturing co-located, the new facility will allow for a more streamlined, efficient and collaborative environment.
  • Global Expansion: As the demand for Kelsius’ wireless temperature monitoring and digital HACCP systems continues to grow worldwide, the expansion positions Kelsius to meet the needs of an ever-growing customer base.
  • Sustainability: Kelsius has been rated amongst the top 25% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, a global and trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. The expanded facility will be built to a B2 building energy rating (BER) standard which allows Kelsius to maximise energy efficiencies and reduce its carbon emissions.

Increasing demand for temperature monitoring and HACCP solutions

Commenting on the expansion, Kelsius CEO Karl Simmons said, “Because the Kelsius system is so easy to install and use, we’re experiencing an ever-increasing demand for our advanced temperature monitoring and HACCP solutions. This is a testament to the quality and innovation that Kelsius brings to the food and life sciences sectors. From single-site to larger multisite operations, clients use our system as a time-saving and cost-effective way to protect food, medicines and laboratory stocks. Our expansion plans will allow us to build on this demand as we continue to provide our excellent service to existing customers and to welcome new clients globally.

“We continue to work closely with Údarás na Gaeltachta who have been extremely supportive to Kelsius over the years and again now in helping us to make this expansion project happen. I want to thank them for their continued assistance in driving our growth plans.”

Today Kelsius exports its products and services to 47 countries. It monitors temperatures for customers on every continent, enabled by tens of thousands of devices distributed at customer sites, including wireless sensors and probes and centralised network controllers. This is done on a 24/7 basis for businesses in the food and healthcare sectors, protecting food products and protecting medicines in hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories and blood science facilities.


About Kelsius: Kelsius is a leading manufacturer of wireless temperature monitoring systems and digital HACCP solutions. The company has a commitment to innovation and driving safety in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Kelsius empowers businesses across the globe to ensure the integrity and safety of their operations as it delivers on its mission to make the world a safer place for consumers of food and medicine. Kelsius currently employs 92 people. Current Kelsius customers include Tesco, Sodexo, Aramark, NHS, Roche Diagnostics, Abbott, Baxter, Musgrave and BWG. Kelsius is backed by the Quinn family (ex Superquinn) and WDC Western Development Commission. For more information visit www.kelsius.com.


Kelsius Fact Sheet:

  • Kelsius processes and safely stores over 80 terabytes of data each year to support its customers and the data they rely on for their temperature monitoring and HACCP processes.
  • In the past 10 years alone, Kelsius has managed over 70 billion customer records.
  • The company processes over 100 billion database queries each year.
  • Kelsius has 77,800 monitoring devices deployed around the world, recording business-critical data that protects sensitive pharmaceutical, medical and blood products, as well as food products and ingredients. Reliable data management is essential for companies operating in the food and life sciences sectors, which are highly regulated and audited frequently.
  • The type of records that are safely and securely stored by Kelsius on behalf of its customers include temperature recordings, humidity recordings, user profiles and activity, live and historical data, alerts, and product data such as delivery information and batch codes.
  • Kelsius processes and stores data in the EU and is GDPR compliant. Data is retained for 30+ years and strict access controls include multi-factor authentication, roles and permissions.
  • Kelsius not only provides customers with the most reliable and robust systems that will protect their data to the highest standards, but it also makes data user-friendly and easy to access. This allows for ease of reporting for management whether on-site or remotely, and for quick and easy access during audits and inspections where data is required based on locations, products, dates, or other selected filters.

Downloads:

  • Karl Simmons, CEO Kelsius: Download
  • Eamonn Quinn, Chairman Kelsius: Download
  • Architectural drawings of new Kelsius building in Falcarragh, Co Donegal including expanded manufacturing facility: Download

 

Food Allergens – Your customers’ safety, your obligations.

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For people living with severe allergies, specific foods and drinks can be a potential threat that they live with every day. Around a quarter of the global population have a food allergy, food-intolerance, or a relate illness. In the world of allergies and food intolerances, we have much more knowledge than ever before, and the foodservice industry has become more proactive when it comes to catering for specific allergies and dietary requirements.

DIGITISE YOUR ALLERGENS PROCESSES TODAY

 

Evidence suggests that the number of food allergy related incidents is increasing worldwide. In New Zealand, the annual food-induced anaphylaxis hospital presentation rate increased almost three-fold between 2006 and 2015. In the US, the incidents of food-related anaphylaxis in children and adults increased by 177% between 2004 and 2016. And in the UK the prevalence of all types of allergies including food allergies appeared to be increasing in children between 2006 and 2020, based on a sevenfold increase in new allergy appointment capacity to meet the growing demand.

With increases in the rate of food allergies worldwide – some potentially fatal – improved testing to detect allergens, and the prevalence of legislation for food allergens, it is critically important that food businesses ensure that customers are aware of food allergens. Customers need to be able to make informed and safe choices and they can only do this when food labelling and the information provided is accurate and up-to-date.

Five steps to food allergen compliance.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland outlines the five steps that help food businesses to be compliant with allergens legislation.

  1. By law, food businesses must declare the use of the 14 food allergens in writing. These allergens are:
  • celery
  • cereals containing gluten (found in barley and oats)
  • crustaceans (such as shrimps, crabs, and lobsters)
  • eggs
  • fish
  • lupin
  • milk
  • molluscs
  • mustard
  • peanuts
  • sesame
  • soybeans
  • sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if at a concentration of more than ten parts per million (ppm))
  • tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, and macadamia nuts)
  1. Ensure the allergen information is legible and clear: The allergen must be indicated in the list of ingredients with clear reference to the name of the allergen and highlighted in a way that makes it stand out from the other ingredients. For example, this could be through font, style or background colour.
  2. Ensure the allergen information is easily accessible to customers: This information can be provided by labelling the allergens contained in individual dishes, or by displaying a sign directing customers to ask staff for allergen information. This information must be visible, clearly legible, and easily accessible to the customer.
  3. Ensure the allergen information is up to date: Allergen ingredients information should be included on ingredients labels and all allergens information should be recorded and up to date. This can, for example, be recorded digitally.
  4. Monitor your suppliers’ allergen information: Suppliers should disclose, for instance, all allergenic products manufactured in the same facility as the business’s own ingredients. In addition, food businesses should be up to date on suppliers’ allergen testing procedures and preventive measures against cross-contamination.

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The importance of food allergen labelling and compliance.

In the UK, the food industry is required to label common allergens in their products under the UK’s Food Information (Amendment) Regulations 2019, commonly known as ‘Natasha’s Law’. The introduction of the legislation has heightened awareness of food labelling compliance which is essential for food businesses to launch successful products that are safe for consumers to eat.

Food businesses must declare the presence of food allergens used as ingredients in their foods. High profile cases of issues with allergen packaging shows how important it is for food retailers to ensure that foods are labelled correctly, that allergen information is easily accessible, and that ingredients can be traced necessary.

As well as highlighting which foods contain allergens, labelling also serves to highlight allergen-free alternatives, ensuring that customers with allergies still have safe options to choose from.

While the growing awareness and prevalence of allergies increases the importance of compliance for food businesses and their obligations, digital solutions can help food business owners to implement safe allergens management.

  • Digitalising allergen folders improves efficiencies as customers can find the information they need quickly and easily.
  • This also reduces the need for paper stocks from the business, saves time spent printing, and removes the associated costs.
  • Most importantly, with the ability to update digital folders more quickly and from any location remotely, it reduces the risk of human error where paper folders might not be updated by staff, sheets are overlooked, or folders in multiple locations are not updated in a timely manner or are updated at different times.

To learn about solutions for food businesses that make food allergen management safer, easier and more efficient, contact Kelsius. Our aim is to make the world safer for consumers food, through automated and digital processes that help save time and save costs.

We have solutions for allergens information management that we can tailor for your food business.

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