Distributors or transporters play a vital role in assuring food quality and safety as they are responsible for handling, storing, and transporting food products throughout the supply chain. Once food products are ready for sale, the distribution chain is initiated…
The manufacturing sector obtains inputs from the producers and transforms them into finished products through a number of ways. The processing techniques used by various manufacturers are different and therefore yields different results regarding the quality and safety of the…
Increasing human population With increasing human population, food security is of great importance. Striving to provide enough food is essential in such a case, which leads to safety concerns. As such, attention to food safety needs to be beefed up…
Quality and safety are a responsibility of everyone in the food chain and not just the manufacture. Beyond the marketing, there are consumers who buy and consume the products. They too are responsible for the quality and safety in many…
The 8 dimensions of quality, also known as the Kano model, are a framework used to assess and evaluate the quality of a product or service. These dimensions help identify different aspects of quality that are important to customers. Quality…
According to the World Health Organization [1] there are five keys to food safety that have potential to ensure that the food we consume is safe. These include: Keeping clean Keeping clean simply means: Separating raw and cooked food Cooking…
Food safety and food quality are inseparable aspects that ensure the well-being and satisfaction of consumers. This article emphasizes the critical link between the two, highlighting how the absence of safety compromises overall quality. By prioritizing safety measures, producers can…
Safe food is a fundamental requirement for consumer well-being, as it guarantees that the food we consume does not contain any substances that could be harmful to our health. Harmful substances can be classified into three main categories: physical hazards,…