Is a unit that provides about 40,000 meals/day, with 1 point providing ready meals in Binh Tan district and 20 points with fixed collective kitchens at companies, factories, and Industrial Catering Company Limited. Tu Anh always ensures the health of students at boarding schools, workers and office staff at companies in large industrial parks and export processing zones in Ho Chi Minh City .
Looking at the current industrial catering market, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nu - Director of Tu Anh Industrial Catering Company Limited said that some businesses and other catering establishments are not afraid to offer low prices. for the purpose of unfair competition. This poses many high risks from cheap, unsafe food sources that pose a risk of food poisoning.
On the other hand, food prices are increasing like rice increased by about 30%, meat increased by about 20% compared to the previous time. Meanwhile, the price of some businesses' meals remains at 18,000 - 20,000 VND/serving, making it difficult for companies to provide meals that ensure adequate nutrition.
To ensure food safety for all meals, this company has gradually shifted from providing ready meals to invest in building an on-site kitchen; ensure input materials have clear origins; Comply with the principle of ensuring that the time from processing to serving is no more than 2 hours...
With a large number of students being provided with meals by this company (about 8 schools in the district), the representative of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City proposed that the company need to research and implement cooking work at the school. Study according to regulations and serve students a good, nutritious meal.
According to Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Dung - Vice Chairwoman of Binh Tan District People's Committee, there are 59 schools organizing boarding for students in the district. Recently, the local food safety inspection situation, especially at schools, has ensured health and no incidents have occurred. In the coming time, the district will continue to direct and review to ensure food safety.
Regarding food safety at schools, Ms. Pham Khanh Phong Lan - Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety - said that the unit's mission is to prevent food poisoning from occurring. Currently, school leaders clearly understand the importance of this issue. Meal delivery partners must be selected based on quality criteria, avoiding situations where acquaintances provide meals that have not been tested.
