The first visit from a council Environmental Health Officer can feel confronting, especially when your business is already operating at full pace. For food operators across Queensland, understanding food business licence inspection tips early makes the difference between a smooth approval and unnecessary delays. Inspections are designed to confirm that your business meets the Food…
Many people find the idea of turning their kitchen skills into a business starts with encouragement from friends and family. Someone suggests selling a tray of lasagne or boxes of cupcakes. A home cooking business can seem like the natural next step, especially when people already love the food you make. Across Australia there is…
If you’re thinking of starting a food based business but don’t have the resources, a shared commercial kitchen may be just what you’re after. In this article, we’ll focus on the benefits of leasing a shared commercial kitchen and how the experienced team at Food Agent Australia can help. What is a Shared Commercial Kitchen?…
Hazards exist in every industry and workplace. For the food service industry, identifying and addressing potential hazards early will help minimise the chance that you will be fined or even worse – be forced to shut your doors due to an incident or non-compliance. Hazard identification and management is crucial to protect your employees, customers…
In this article, Food Agent Australia’s design and food licensing experts share the 5 things to check before your next food business inspection. You’ll also discover why our signature Compliance Audit is a must-have for both new or existing food business owners – and how it will help pass your inspection with flying colours without…
How to start a catering business – Have you dreamed of owning your own catering business? To be able to spend your days delighting guests with your favourite recipes and creations? In this blog, our food licencing experts here at Food Agent Australia have shared the key things to consider before embarking on the catering…
Home-based food businesses are a great way to express your passion for food and turn it into a successful business you can be proud of. In this blog, we show you how to start your home-based food business in three easy steps. What is a home-based food business? From a food licence perspective, council defines…
Looking to start a home-based food business? Starting a food business from home is a great way to chase after your passion for food as it is a cheaper and convenient option compared to other options. In this blog, we share 5 home-based food business ideas that you can try! But first, make sure you…
Looking to start a food manufacturing business? In this blog post, we share 3 common mistakes that food business owners make when starting their food manufacturing business. 1. Buying a warehouse that’s not properly equipped The first mistake that food manufacturing businesses often make is that they purchase warehouses that have not been equipped with…
Knowing when you need to get a combination of food licences can be confusing for many. It all depends on your activity, however, it’s often hard for new or even experienced food business owners to know what type of licences they need to apply for. In this blog, Food Agent Australia shares different example scenarios…