Originally published as British Food Journal Volume 108 Number 1, 2006
ISBN: 1 84544 880 4
Guest edited by: Professor Alex von Holy and Dr Denise Lindsay, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
This Special Issue comprises a selection of articles from leading experts in the food safety field relating to global trends and their application to local operations.
The collection reflects on the whole food production process from growing, harvesting and production to processing, transport, retailing and consumption. It also reflects on the importance of publicity – good and bad – on the food export industry.
Contents:
Food safety: where from and where to?
For nearly 150 years the study of food safety has been dominated by a microbiological approach, however, in many countries cases of foodborne disease are at record levels. The purpose of this paper is to review the history of food safety and present a model for studying food safety.
Towards a South African model for food safety auditor registration
The Southern African Auditor and Training Certification Association (SAATCA) needed to improve their food safety management systems auditor registration scheme and reviewed other food safety auditor registration schemes in operation internationally. This information was used during Advisory Committee forums as the basis for the development of a new scheme to meet the unique requirements of the South African food safety arena. The purpose of this paper is to present this process and its results.
What food safety professionals should know about bacterial biofilms
This paper seeks to highlight the importance of bacterial associations with surfaces, with particular reference to food processing. The association of micro-organisms with surfaces is the prevailing microbial lifestyle and bacterial biofilms may represent reservoirs for the spread of antimicrobial-resistance genes.
Vectors and conditions for preharvest contamination of fruits and vegetables with pathogens capable of causing enteric diseases
Food and water safety is a major international concern. Among the food groups implicated with greater frequency in recent years as having caused or been associated with enteric diseases in humans are raw fruits and vegetables. This paper seeks to review the scientific literature reporting evidence to support the potential for preharvest contamination of fruits and vegetables intended to be eaten raw.
Design and management concepts for high care food processing
Environmental conditions in a food manufacturing plant have a great impact on food safety and product quality. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the various components that make up the environment or contribute to the quality of the environment.
A reflection on the South African food research environment
This paper seeks to cast light on the issues impacting South African food research. As a result of continuously changing market demands the food and drink industry has become one of the main sectors that are dependant on novel technologies developed by the R&D sector.
About the British Food Journal
After over 100 years of publication, the British Food Journal continues to be highly respected world-wide for its broad and unique interdisciplinary coverage of food-related research. The journal has a strong commitment to publishing the latest food research from around the globe, all of which is reviewed and adjudicated by an international editorial board of leading experts. With its independent analysis and informed insights, it provides a vital communications link between all sectors of this dynamic industry, keeping the reader abreast of topical issues and emerging trends.
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