David Primrose

David Primrose is the founder of Synergy Food Ingredients Ltd. He has worked in the global pet food industry for over 40 years. He has a Master's degree in Food Safety Management and more than 30 years expertise in technical risk management, including pet food raw material risk assessment for food safety, quality and authenticity, and has worked on pet food ingredient food fraud identification and control. He provides a comprehensive confidential service to clients in person and on a “remote” working basis in areas of auditing, quality and food safety management systems development, raw materials specifications and raw materials risk assessment (HACCP and VACCP).
From the Author
Pet Food Safety
Pet food fraud: Act now to build business resilience
Pet food fraud is more likely right now given the current global COVID-19 crisis. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business and minimize risk.
The opportunity for food fraud is particularly prevalent right now. It’s important to know where your business might be at risk. | (Monkeyoum | Shutterstock.com)
Pet Food Safety
Supporting pet food during the COVID-19 pandemic
What practical steps can pet food industry chain managers and executives take to support the on-going health and safety of their employees during the current COVID-19 pandemic?
The pet food industry is in a position to not only reassure its employees in the current situation, but ensure increased preparedness for potential future events. | (PerfectVectors | iStock.com)
Pet Food Safety
The role of third-party food safety standards in pet food supply
Pet food safety is a shared responsibility across regulatory, operational and consumer levels of control.
Pet food safety
Pet Food Safety
Raw petfood and food safety – A personal view
The constant improvement of food safety behavior and effectiveness are key to defending against potential criticisms in the raw petfood segment.
Pet Food Processing
Ways to reduce costs in wet petfood
With money tight and financial controllers questioning product input costs, arguably there has never been a better time to review recipe costs. What scope is there to reduce costs in wet petfood?
As petfood producers look to ride out the effects of the global economic downturn and save money to reinvest in their products and facilities, arguably there isn't a better time to look at gels and thickeners.
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