HACCP 101 for the Foodservice Professional
Fundamentals, Resources & Software Solutions
As a foodservice professional, you know that foodservice safety is essential to the success of your operations. Following the principles of HACCP and creating a food safety plan can help you protect your diners (and yourself!) from consequences of an incident.
But - what is HACCP and how exactly does it work?
From the fundamentals, through to software solutions that can help support your HACCP plans - continue reading as we break down what you should know about this important food safety management system.
What does HACCP stand for?
HACCP stands for:
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
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What is HACCP?
As defined by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), “HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.”
What are the 7 principles of HACCP?
What are the benefits of HACCP?
o Better liability protection for your operations
o Improved meal quality and consistency (which will likely lead to increased diner satisfaction and even profits!)
o Boosted patient and resident safety
o Less meal and ingredient waste from spoilage
o More clarity and direction for your foodservice team
Read HACCP: The Food Employee Perspective by Melissa Vaccaro, MS, CHO, Food Program Specialist for the PA Department of Agriculture and Executive Board Member for the Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials (CASA) to learn more about the 7 principles of HACCP.
HACCP training
When it comes to training yourself and your team on HACCP, there are several e-learning courses to choose from, including:
• NSF’s HACCP Series of Courses
SGS Training Services
eHACCP.org
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On top of training efforts, having a customizable HACCP software solution is a great way to keep your team informed, motivated and accountable to your unique HACCP procedures and goals. Click here to learn more!
HACCP certification
HACCP certification is the formal recognition that your facility complies to specified HACCP requirements. In order to become certified, you must pass an audit and/or program conducted by a licensed third-party agency such as the Food Safety Recognition Program in Canada or NSF.
The cost of training and/or certification will depend on the agency, and your specific operations.
Let us help ensure your operations meet the highest level of compliance! Our HACCP technology takes tracking paperless, complete with:
Digital HACCP Checklists
Customizable questions, answer dropdowns and corrective actions for your kitchen and tray service operations:
• Delivery speed
• Temperatures
• Quality score (appearance, taste, aroma, etc.)
• And anything else you’d like to track for your safety & quality goals!
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Paperless Production
Touchscreens with all of your forecast and production data at your fingertips create an efficient operation that improves com munication, reduces waste and maximizes the time of kitchen staff. Fully integrated with MealSuite®, production is driven by resident-specific needs.
Integrated Wireless Temperature Sensors (Stationary and Mobile)
Fully integrated Wireless Temperature Sensors accurately monitor your refrigeration unit temperatures and automatically generate your digital logs into the HACCP module. Sensors ensure you’re in the ‘Safe Zone’ and alert you immediately via text or email if out of range.
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Butterball semi-boneless turkey can be served for the main event or enjoyed as everyone’s favourite post-holiday sandwich. Our semi-boneless turkey is 100%-pure turkey meat, no additives and little waste. It’s easier to prepare and carve than whole turkeys. There’s also more usable meat, offering a higher yield. There’s no thawing, cleaning or preparation and no risk of contamination. Just take the turkey out of the bag and place it in the oven. It’s so compact that you can even cook several at once. Click the link below for more details.
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Seafood for the Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebrating old traditions and creating new ones. While most holiday feasts are centered around a roast or a turkey, seafood also plays an important role in many holiday traditions. As a country rich in many diverse cultures, Canada has had the fortune of inheriting and carrying on a great deal of holiday feasting traditions.
Australia, Italy, France, Mexico, Portugal, Norway, Sweden and Spain, all celebrate the holidays with seafood based dishes. So, no matter what your heritage or traditions are, why not mix up your traditional roasts and turkey with a bit of seafood this year.
For an elegant holiday meal, salmon and shrimp are a winning combination that will be sure to delight everyone.
Grilled Sweet Salmon & Shrimp Tempura
(Serves 25 portions)
Ingredients
25 each Pacific Salmon Loins, 114 g, frozen 1 x 10 lb 3 oz (SF04845), 4 oz (SF04846) 10 ml Lemon pepper seasoning 8 ml Garlic powder 250 ml Soya sauce, reduced sodium 330 ml Brown sugar, lightly packed 250 ml Water, tap 50 each Tempura Shrimp, raw, 21 25 ct 5 x 2 lb (SH02467) 60 ml Canola oil
Directions
• Place the thawed salmon loins in a pan and season with lemon pepper.
• Stir together soya sauce, brown sugar and water. Pour over the salmon loins, coating both sides. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Remove salmon from the marinade. Place remaining marinade in stock pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Cook tempura shrimp according to package directions on a lined baking sheet.
• While the shrimp are baking, heat oil on grill top over medium heat. Place salmon loins on the hot grill and cook for 3 5 minutes per side or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
• Transfer to a pan and cover with heated marinade.
• Serve grilled salmon loin with 2 pieces of shrimp tempura along with your choice of sides and dipping sauce.
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cucumbers
Eastern markets are increasing. Much of the GA crop has been damaged by hurricane winds. Northern regions have finished production due to cold temps. Western supplies have improved. Quality is fair. Volume is gradually increasing from Baja and northern Mexico.
eggplant
ALERT!
Markets have increased. Most of the product is weather scarred and yields have decreased. Western supplies from CA and Mexico remain extremely limited. CA quality is fair. Mexican supplies are inconsistent with good quality. Markets are high until northern Mexico starts production.
grapes–green & red
Markets are steady with adequate supplies, but quality is challenged due to the extended heat with a wide range in quality and markets.
lettuce–leaf, iceberg, romaine
Typically, the INSV virus present as the Salinas Valley season ends attacks romaine and iceberg, but due to weather it has expanded to all lettuce varieties, including hybrids. Some fields have been lost entirely, and good fields are only harvesting roughly 70% of normal. Many growers are harvesting lettuce much earlier than normal—leading to lighter weight iceberg and little to no romaine hearts. Demand exceeds supply. Expect these conditions for 4-6 weeks until the Yuma season begins.
melons–honeydew & cantaloupe
Markets have stabilized as Mexico has started with both varieties. Quality is better from AZ and Mexico compared to CA.
onions–red, white, yellow
Markets are steady with a possible increase as PNW harvest wanes and growers pack product from storage.
peppers–green, red & yellow
ALERT!
Eastern supplies are lighter as old growing areas finish. Western green bell supplies are extremely short. Red bells will remain limited through October. Yellow bell supplies will improve by the end of the week. Hothouse red bell pepper supply remains snug.
potatoes
Markets are settling as growers are getting down to the last few fields. Quality is improving.
squash– yellow & zucchini
ALERT!
Eastern supplies are coming from GA. The volume has decreased due to cooler weather resulting in higher markets. Western supplies from northern Mexico are improving. Quality is good and the market is trending up with the demand pressure from the East.
tomatoes
ALERT!
Markets are active on all varieties from both coasts due to a lack of availability from recent hurricanes/ tropical storms. Improvements are not expected until January. Hothouse Beefsteak and TOV supplies are also short.
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Arugula
Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Green
Broccolini
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Lettuce Iceberg
Lettuce Leaf G/R
Lettuce Romaine
Spring Mix
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Information is subject to market fluctuations and meant to be used only as a guide. Consider transit time for your area as this is a current condition report, and up to 10 days may pass before the effects show in your market. See the FreshPress Plus+, our extended guide of the current market information at freshpoint.com.
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• • Spinach • • Squash
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Apples • • Avocados • • Bananas • • Berries Blackberry • • Berries Blueberry • • Berries Raspberry • • Berries Strawberry •• Citrus Lemons • • Citrus Limes • • Citrus Oranges •• Grapes Green • • Grapes Red • • Melons Cantaloupe • • Melons Honeydew • • Melons Watermelon • • Pineapple • • PRODUCE UPDATE
Updated October 14th, 2022
Citrus—Oranges
Markets are strong with limited supplies of 88/138cts. CA Valencia oranges are waning. Quality is fair on domestic Valencia with some regreening present. Chilean navels are showing better signs of quality and volume at higher markets and a smaller carton. Navels should start by the end of the month.
Beans Green
Eastern supplies are short. GA shippers are experiencing a gap in production.
Western supplies are extremely limited due to a production gap in CA due to heat, coupled with a harvest delay due to rain in Mexico. Expect prorates.
Berries—Strawberry
Demand exceeds supplies as northern CA is waning and transitioning into southern areas, but there is still not enough to cover demand. Markets are active.
Broccoli & Broccolini
Markets are stronger as the supplies remain limited with ongoing quality issues impacting yields.
Carrots
Markets are stronger. Jumbo’s have tightened up.
Cauliflower
Supplies are unsettled, and markets remain active. Quality is fair.
Corn GA harvest is strong. Crop is maturing nicely and should last through early November. FL is expected to start harvest in mid November. Western supplies from CA remain limited.
Cucumbers
Eastern markets are increasing. Much of the GA crop has been damaged by hurricane winds. Northern regions have finished production due to cold temps. Western supplies have improved. Quality is fair. Volume is gradually increasing on product coming from Baja and northern Mexico.
Eggplant
Markets have increased. Most of the product is scarred and scuffed from the weather and yields have decreased. Western supplies from CA and Mexico remain extremely limited. CA quality is fair. Mexican supplies are inconsistent with good quality. Markets are high until northern Mexico starts production.
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Updated October 14th, 2022
Herbs—Cilantro
Supplies remain limited and markets are active on Cilantro. Quality is fair.
Lettuce Iceberg, Leaf & Romaine
Typically, the INSV virus present as the Salinas Valley season ends attacks romaine and iceberg, but due to weather it has expanded to all lettuce varieties, including hybrids. Some fields have been lost entirely, and good fields are only harvesting roughly 70% of normal. Many growers are harvesting lettuce much earlier than normal—leading to lighter weight iceberg and little to no romaine hearts. Demand exceeds supply. Expect these conditions for 4 6 weeks until the Yuma season begins.
Mushrooms
Demand continues to exceed supplies. Labor shortages and composting issues resulted in reduced yields.
Onions Green
Markets remain strong due to stormy weather with hail and flooding impacting supplies.
Peppers Chiles
Eastern supplies are light with good quality and strong demand. High input costs resulted in a lower planted acreage. Western supplies from CA and Mexico remain limited on all varieties due to a gap in harvest. Mainland Mexico production will start in November.
Peppers—Green, Red & Yellow
Eastern supplies are lighter as old growing areas finish. Markets are strong with good quality and demand. Western green bell supplies are extremely short. Oxnard production has finished, and Coachella has not started. Red bells will remain limited through October. Yellow bell supplies will improve by the end of the week. Markets on all colors are expected to remain high until the end of this year. Hot House red bell pepper supply remains snug.
Squash—Yellow & Zucchini
Eastern supplies are coming from GA. The volume has decreased due to cooler weather resulting in higher markets. Western supplies from northern Mexico are improving. Quality is good and the market is trending up with the demand pressure from the East.
Tomatoes
Markets are active on all tomato varieties from both coasts due to a lack of availability caused by the recent hurricanes/tropical storms. Improvements are not expected until January. Hothouse
Beefsteak and TOV supplies are also short.
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VEGETABLE SOURCE MARKET INFORMATION
Asparagus Peru, Mexico Recent rain and excessive heat in Mexico are impacting production. Volume from Peru is steady to lower, and demand from the West is pushing the markets higher.
Beans Green ALERT CA, VA, NC, SC, TN, MI Eastern supplies are short. GA shippers are experiencing a gap in production. Western supplies are extremely limited due to a production gap in CA due to heat, coupled with a harvest delay due to rain in Mexico. Expect prorates.
Broccoli, Baby Broccoli, Broccolini
ALERT
CA, Mexico Markets are stronger as the supplies remain limited with ongoing quality issues impacting yields.
Brussels Sprouts CA, Mexico Markets are mostly steady with moderate to good supplies. Quality is good.
Cabbage CA, Mexico, FL Markets are mostly steady with good supplies. Markets will firm up as supplies become limited.
Carrots ALERT AZ, CA, Canada, Mexico, GA Markets are stronger. Jumbo’s have tightened up.
Cauliflower ALERT CA, Mexico Supplies are unsettled, and markets remain active. Quality is fair.
Celery CA, MI Markets are steady with good supplies and quality.
Corn ALERT CA, GA, OH, MI, IN, DE, NJ, CO, Canada GA harvest is strong. Crop is maturing nicely and should last through early November. FL is expected to start harvest in mid November. Western supplies from CA remain limited.
Cucumber ALERT Mexico, Baja, GA, MI, NY, NC Eastern markets are increasing. Much of the GA crop has been damaged by hurricane winds Northern regions have finished production due to cold temps. Western supplies have improved. Quality is fair. Volume is gradually increasing on product coming from Baja and northern Mexico.
Eggplant ALERT Mexico, CA, NC, TN, MI Markets have increased. Most of the product is scarred and scuffed from the weather and yields have decreased. Western supplies from CA and Mexico remain extremely limited. CA quality is fair. Mexican supplies are inconsistent with good quality. Markets are high until northern Mexico starts production. Garlic CA, Mexico, China Markets are steady with good quality and supplies.
Herbs Cilantro
ALERT Mexico, USA Supplies remain limited and markets are active on Cilantro. Quality is fair.
Lettuce Iceberg, Leaf, and Romaine
ALERT
Mexico, CA Typically, the INSV virus present as the Salinas Valley season ends attacks romaine and iceberg, but due to weather it has expanded to all lettuce varieties, including hybrids. Some fields have been lost entirely, and good fields are only harvesting roughly 70% of normal. Many growers are harvesting lettuce much earlier than normal leading to lighter weight iceberg and little to no romaine hearts. Demand exceeds supply. Expect these conditions for 4 6 weeks until the Yuma season begins.
Information is subject to market fluctuations and is meant only as a guide. Consider transit time for your area as this is a current field market condition report, and up to 10 days may pass before the effects show in your market. FreshPoint.com | Sysco.com
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Lettuce Spring Mix CA Supplies and quality are good. Markets are steady
Mushrooms ALERT USA, Canada, Mexico
Demand continues to exceed supplies. Labor shortages and composting issues resulted in reduced yields.
Onions Green ALERT Mexico Markets remain strong due to stormy weather with hail and flooding impacting supplies.
Onions Yellow, White & Red WA, ID, OR Markets are steady with a possible increase as PNW harvest wanes and growers pack product from storage.
Peas Snow & Snaps USA, Mexico, Guatemala Supplies are short with stronger markets.
Peppers – Chiles ALERT CA, Mexico, MI, OH, NC, SC, NY
Peppers – Green, Red, Yellow, Hot House ALERT
CA, Canada Mexico, MI, OH, NC, SC, NY
Eastern supplies are light with good quality and strong demand. High input costs resulted in a lower planted acreage. Western supplies from CA and Mexico remain limited on all varieties due to a gap in harvest. Mainland Mexico production will start in November.
Eastern supplies are lighter as old growing areas finish. Markets are strong with good quality and demand. Western green bell supplies are extremely short. Oxnard production has finished, and Coachella has not started. Red bells will remain limited through October. Yellow bell supplies will improve by the end of the week. Markets on all colors are expected to remain high until the end of this year. Hot House red bell pepper supply remains snug.
Potatoes Russet ID, WA, CO, WI Markets are settling as growers are getting down to the last few fields. Quality is improving.
Potatoes Red, White & Yukon ID, TX, CA, WA, MN, ND Quality is good Markets are mostly steady.
Potatoes Sweet CA, MS, NC, LA Markets remain steady with moderate to good demand and steady supply. Quality is good.
Squash Yellow & Zucchini ALERT GA, CA, Mexico Eastern supplies are coming from GA. The volume has decreased due to cooler weather resulting in higher markets. Western supplies from northern Mexico are improving. Quality is good and the market is trending up with the demand pressure from the East.
Tender Greens –Arugula & Spinach CA
Arugula and spinach supplies are lighter, and markets are stronger.
Tomatoes ALERT TN, CA, VA, Mexico Markets are active on all tomato varieties from both coasts due to a lack of availability caused by the recent hurricanes/tropical storms. Improvements are not expected until January. Hothouse Beefsteak and TOV supplies are also short.
Information is subject to market fluctuations and is meant only as a guide. Consider transit time for your area as this is a current field market condition report, and up to 10 days may pass before the effects show in your market. FreshPoint.com | Sysco.com
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FRUIT SOURCE MARKET INFORMATION
Apples WA Gala and Golden Delicious inventories are improving; small fruit is tight. Fuji is hit/miss but the main variety should start by the end of the month.
Avocados Peru, Mexico, CA, Colombia The Mexican harvest is strong and expected to increase as Peruvian volumes decline. The industry expects to have Peruvian fruit into October until its 2022 season finalizes, which is expected mid-to-late October.
Bananas Central America Markets are steady with good supplies.
Berries Blackberries, Raspberries & Blueberries
BC, CA, Central America, NC, OR, WA, MI, Peru, Mexico
Supplies have increased as more regions are ramping up. Markets are steady.
Berries Strawberry ALERT CA, Mexico Demand exceeds supplies as northern CA is waning and transitioning into southern areas, but there is still not enough to cover demand. Markets are active.
Citrus Lemons CA, Chile, Argentina
Supplies are improving as the new crop volumes increase. The old crop is mostly Choice as the fruit is tired due to summer heat. Markets are expected to decline in the coming weeks.
Citrus Limes Mexico, Columbia, Peru Weather concerns are scattered. Demand is lower into this week. Volumes are heavier in mid sizes (200ct). Quality has improved with some stylar and blanching.
Citrus Oranges ALERT CA, Chile Markets are strong with limited supplies of 88/138cts. CA Valencia oranges are waning. Quality is fair on domestic Valencia with some regreening present. Chilean navels are showing better signs of quality and volume at higher markets and a smaller carton. Navels should start by the end of the month.
Grapes Green & Red CA Markets are steady with adequate supplies, but quality is challenged due to the extended heat with a wide range in quality and markets.
Melons – Honeydew Cantaloupe CA, AZ, Mexico Markets have stabilized as Mexico has started with both varieties. Quality is better from AZ and Mexico compared to CA.
Melons Watermelon USA, Mexico More suppliers in Mexico are starting. Markets are showing some strength due to losses in FL.
Pineapples Central America Supplies are increasing and returning to normal levels. Quality is good to very good with lower markets.
Information is subject to market fluctuations and is meant only as a guide. Consider transit time for your area as this is a current field market condition report, and up to 10 days may pass before the effects show in your market. FreshPoint.com | Sysco.com
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